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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, patisserie, 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

  • Knife skills and vegetable cuts
  • Stocks, marinades, sauces
  • Poultry preparation and cooking techniques
  • Butchery: Beef, veal, lamb, pork, game and offal
  • Fish and shellfish preparation and cooking techniques
  • Vegetarian and plant-based cuisine

Patisserie

  • Introduction to chocolate work
  • Doughs, pastries and cakes
  • Custards, creams, sauces and coulis
  • Plated dessert presentation techniques
  • Patisserie for dietary requirements (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)
  • Menu creation

Boulangerie

  • Understanding different flours
  • Kneading techniques
  • The art and science of fermentation
  • Bread families and vienoisserie
  • Bakery production

Service

  • Introduction to hospitality
  • Table service and settings
  • Order taking and reservations
  • Full-service sequence and guest interaction techniques

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 (Patisserie) | Cook (Boulangerie / Baking) | Commis Waiter | Front of House (Service)

The Diplôme CordonTec is a non‑accredited program and is not recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It has been developed by Le Cordon Bleu to provide specialised industry training and graduates receive a Le Cordon Bleu qualification acknowledging their studies and practical expertise.

Book a campus tour

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


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Program Details

  • TERM DATES & APPLY
    To apply for a Diplôme CordonTec, applicants must complete the application process below.

    Term Dates & Prices

    Select a date
    2026
    Jul 13, 2026 - Jun 25, 2027 ( Standard , in English )
    20,790.00AUD
    Oct 5, 2026 - Jun 11, 2027 ( Standard , in English )
    20,790.00AUD
  • COURSE STRUCTURE

    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:

    • A range of stocks and soups
    • Nicoise salad
    • Poached fish fillet, white wine sauce
    • Burgundy-style beef
    • Roasted baby chicken with jus and dauphinoise potatoes
    • Ribeye steak, Maitre d’Hotel butter

     

    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:

    • Sushi and sashimi
    • Duck rice with smoked sausage
    • Tagliarini with light pesto
    • Ceviche with mango, cassava and cambuci pepper
    • Seafood cassoulet
    • Scallop carpaccio with orange and fennel, teriyaki sauce
    • Pork filet mignon, rum ginger sauce, bok choy, and potato purée
    • Rack of lamb with herb crust, jus, and sautéed Brazilian vegetables

     

    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:

    • Sweet and shortcrust pastry doughs
    • Jams and creams
    • Peach tart
    • Mille-feuille
    • Choux pastry
    • Chocolate éclairs
    • Caramel, praline and nougat
    • Swiss and Italian meringues
    • Paris-brest
    • Lemon crepes
    • Raspberry buttercream cake

     

    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:

    • Chocolate soufflé
    • Macarons
    • Different types of ganaches
    • Tiramisu
    • Chocolate bar with fruits and nuts
    • Cannoli
    • Churros
    • Profiteroles
    • Ice creams and sorbets
    • Passionfruit cheesecake

     

    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:

    • Vienna bread
    • Olive bread
    • Fougasse
    • Belgian brioche
    • Croissant and pain au chocolat
    • Walnut bread
    • Country-style loaf
    • Sugar pie

     

    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:

    • Garlic and herb bread
    • Cheese bread
    • Wine baguette
    • Italian bread
    • Ciabatta
    • Focaccia
    • Rye bread
    • Pita bread

     

    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:

    • Introduction to hospitality, health & safety and roles
    • Table setting and service styles
    • Order taking, reservations and layout course
    • Cheese, beverage, coffee & tea service
    • Payment methods

    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:

    • Exploring service business models
    • Hotel and institutional food services
    • Defining your service concept
    • Visual identity and business planning

     

    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.

  • WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
    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.
  • WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GAIN?
    This is a non-accredited program. Upon completion of your studies, you will graduate with a La Fondation Le Cordon Bleu Diplôme CordonTec certificate.
  • DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT
    A mix of practical, theoretical, demonstration and practical exams.
  • CAMPUS LOCATION
    Diplôme CordonTec is offered in Melbourne (Holmesglen, Moorabbin) and Brisbane (TAFE SA, South Brisbane).
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