>HOW TO BECOME A CHEF

There are two pathways - and there are links to both in Chef! website.

1. Apprenticeships are the traditional pathway – 72% of employers prefer apprentice training, and the New Apprentice scheme is making more apprenticeships available.

Apprentices are employed and paid, they learn through doing the job under supervision, they get time off for training.

To get an apprenticeship, try all the pathways, including:

• approach potential employers directly

• reply to newspaper ads

• contact Group Training companies and Job Network members

• contact your school careers coordinator.

2. Institutional training is the other pathway – 69% of employers say institutionally trained people can be as good.

This pathway means gaining the skills through a study program - including practical training - at a TAFE or other training provider.

To enroll in a Commercial Cookery course:

• Secondary students can consult careers coordinators about applying

• make direct contact with TAFEs or other institutions.

Both pathways lead to the AQF Qualification - 'Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)' - you make the choice.