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About this program
Are you ready to fast-track your career and enter the industry seamlessly? The Diplôme CordonTec® will give you the fundamental techniques, skill and know-how in not one but four disciplines – cuisine, pâtisserie, boulangerie (breadmaking) and service.
Suitable for high school leavers or career changers looking to work in a high-end restaurants or luxury hotels, this program will offer you the best of everything, packed tightly into an eight-month program.
The best part? Choose to complete the whole program or go à la carte by picking and choosing what area interests you the most. There is no one-size-fits-all with the Diplôme CordonTec® and anything is possible based on your desired career outcome.
Here’s a glimpse of what you will learn through a blend of practical, theory, demonstrations and self-paced online learning:
Cuisine
Patisserie
Boulangerie
Service
You will also gain first-hand knowledge and experience during an industry placement (three days per week over eight weeks), ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running upon graduation.
Potential career paths
Cook (Cuisine) | Cook (Pâtisserie) | Cook (Boulangerie / Baking) | Commis Waiter | Front of House (Service)As part of the one-on-one tour you will view our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, learn about our unique Culinary arts and have the opportunity to talk directly to Le Cordon Bleu representatives.
You can book a campus tour either individually, as a small group, or for your whole school class.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Fees: Free
To apply for a Diplôme CordonTec® applicants must complete the application process below.
Please be advised that this is a non-award course and, as such, it is not eligible for visa issuance for international students.
Cuisine Module 1 (116 hours total)
28 lessons (3 hours each lesson) + online self-paced study (approx. 30 hours) + final practical exam.
In this module, you will learn to prepare, cook and plate over 60 dishes. These include:
Cuisine Module 2 (118 hours total)
15 lessons (3 hours each lesson) + online self-paced study (approx. 30 hours) + final practical exam.
In this module, you will learn to prepare, cook and plate over 30 dishes. These include:
Pâtisserie Module 1 (116 hours total)
28 lessons (3 hours each lesson) + online self-paced study (approx. 30 hours) + final practical exam.
In this module, you will learn to prepare, cook and plate over 60 dishes. These include:
Pâtisserie Module 2 (118 hours total)
15 lessons (3 hours each lesson) + online self-paced study (approx. 30 hours) + final practical exam.
In this module, you will learn to prepare, cook and plate over 30 dishes. These include:
Boulangerie Module 1 (40 hours total)
10 lessons (3 hours each lesson), including final practical exam + online self-paced study (approx. 8 hours).
In this module, you will learn to prepare and bake a range of breads, including:
Boulangerie Module 2 (52 hours total)
6 lessons (3 hours each lesson), including final practical exam + online self-paced study (approx. 8 hours).
In this module, you will learn to prepare and bake a range of breads, including:
Service Module 1 (20 hours total)
5 classes x 4 hours (two hours self-paced and two online tutorial) + final practical exam
Topics covered include:
Service Module 2 (20 hours total)
5 classes x 4 hours (two hours self-paced and two online tutorial) + final practical exam and RSA.
Topics covered include:
Industry placement (200 hours)
Three days per week over 8 weeks at your chosen venue offered under the Diplôme CordonTec® industry placement provider list. This will be arranged with your local Industry Engagement team.
Diplôme CordonTec® is designed for motivated individuals ready to enter the hospitality industry quickly and confidently. Whether you’re finishing high school or making a career change, this program provides the practical skills, technical knowledge and industry insight needed to fast-track your future.
This is a non-accredited program. Upon completion of your studies, you will graduate with a La Fondation Le Cordon Bleu Diplôme CordonTec® certificate.
Diplôme CordonTec® is offered in Melbourne (Holmesglen, Moorabbin) and Brisbane (TAFE QUEENSLAND, South Brisbane).
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