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Queensland Health and Lightbulb Short Courses have designed this program to provide practical cooking skills and food preparation by a qualified chef. The course consists of 3 sessionseach of 4 hour duration – a total of 12 hours.

Who is the program for?

Individuals that are looking to understand how to prepare healthy meals that are both affordable, convenient and easy to prepare. This could include:

• Anyone looking for a healthier eating program;
• Parents or guardians of young children who want to instill healthy eating habits;
• People from culturally diverse backgrounds who have health concerns; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or culturally and the linguistically diverse;
• People with a chronic disease (Heart Disease, Diabetes Type 1 or 2, High Cholesterol) or who are starting to see the health consequences of a poor lifestyle and eating habits; and
• Caregivers of people with a chronic disease.

What will the course achieve?

• Improved confidence and skills to select, prepare and cook healthy food
• Improved confidence when shopping for ingredients
• The ability to create a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits for the whole family – managing portion control; occasional treats; nutritional quality and physical activity.

Entry requirements

A significant discount applies for certain individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria:

Parent or Guardian to small children

Individual who suffer from health concerns relating to cardiovascular disease, Diabetes Type I or II, hypertension and other metabolic disorders (Body Mass Index above 25, High BGL or HbA1C levels)

Individuals at rish of developing health concerns (as above) due to poor lifestyle and eating habits.

Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds who are at risk genetically of developing health concerns (as above).

Caregivers or parents of those suffering from chronic disease.

Individuals who meet this criteria are eligible to undertake the course for a $50 payment.

Any individual that holds a Govt Issued Healthcare Concession Card is eligible to undertake the course for a $25 payment reagardless of whether they meet the eligibility criteria. To find out if you qualify for a subsidy please call 5581 8301.

Student instructions

For the course you will be required to bring the following: small/medium vegetable knives, an apron, headscarf or hairnet and a pen for taking notes. All ingredients and resources for this course are supplied. Please wear COVERED IN sturdy footwear. Handouts and recipe book provided.

Topics

The course will cover:

• Demonstration of food preparation by a qualified chef followed by the students cooking and sharing the meal and tasting the culinary creations
• Basic cooking and knife skills
• Food safety and hygiene
• Making smart food choices
• Managing the grocery budget
• Tips on how to modify recipes for better health and maximum taste
• Focus on quick, easy and healthy food preparation

• Bircher muesli with orange and pistachios
• Raisin Toast with honeyed ricotta and fruit
• Blueberry hotcakes
• Scrambled eggs Florentine
• Fruit Smoothie
• Chicken and bacon club sandwich
• Lebanese Bread Pizzas
• Lamb and mushroom kebabs
• Chickpea puree
• Carrot, zucchini and date cake
• Risotto Milanese
• Italian Pasta Salad
• Fish parcels with steamed carrots, zucchini and broccoli
• Chicken and corn soup
• Spaghetti bolognaise
• Prawn udon noodles
• Green grape and apple spritzer

Outcomes

• Improvement in practical cooking skills and food preparation
• Able to prepare healthy meals for the whole family

A student quote . . . I enjoyed cooking with all the ladies. Fun course socially. I liked the different types of food we made. Some I'd make a lot, some I may not make again, like the cottage pie, but it is still lots of fun trying different types of recipes. I also like the nutritional learning and the handouts and printed recipes – A. Saunders

A student quote . . . I enjoyed receiving the nutritional panel – VERY VERY HELPFUL TOOL! I also enjoyed Paul teaching me how to cook meat. – W. Wieczorek

A student quote . . . Paul was very helpful and approachable. He clearly explained preparation of recipes and I learned many different recipes and how to make substitutions on recipes currently used to reduce fat. – K. Jennings

A student quote . . . A most enjoyable learning curb. I have learnt so much, with a new zest for life. I learned about fat as well as enhancing with fruit and fruit juices etc. – R. Payne

A hands-on workshop where you will learn to prepare and cook delicious pastries, breads and baked delights.

Entry Requirements

COVERED IN sturdy footwear.

Student Instructions

Bring an apron, small sharp knife, a large sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes.

Topics

A hands-on workshop where you will learn to prepare and cook delicious pastries, breads and baked delights.

Lesson 1

• Butter Puff Pastry
• Sesame Seed Roll and Knots
• Poppy Seed rolls

• Jalouise with Frangipanie
• Windmill
• Fold Over Pastries
• Apple Slice

• Pate Sucree (Sweet Pastry)
• Crème Patissiere
• Seasonal Fruit Tartlets
• Lemon Tartlets

• Profiteroles au Chocolate
• Eclairs
• Cream Puff
• Paris Brest

• Hot Souffles
• Flourless Chocolate Cake
• Paris delights with Almonds

Career Prospects

This course will give you experience in working in a commercial kitchen and details of TAFE Hospitality courses are available for anyone wanting to investigate working in the Hospitality industry.

Delivery Style

Part demonstration and part hands on proactical workshop.

Outcomes

Students will be able to make sensational French patisserie items in their home kitchen for family and friends.

Learn to turn the traditional into sensational with new ideas for BBQ’s and salads in Queensland. Make healthy, tasty and light meals that are quick and easy using fresh local ingredients. The food prepared will be tasted at the end of the class.

Entry Requirements

COVERED IN sturdy footwear

Student Instructions

Bring an apron, small sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes

Topics

How to prepare and cook simple, healthy and tasty dishes using fresh Australian ingredients. Please note the teacher will explain how to alter recipes (where possible) to incorporate vegetarian diets and different meat and vegetable preferences.

Menu

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Warm Chicken, Pumpkin & Pancetta Salads
Warm Salad of Prawns with Mango and Selected Greens

Career Prospects

This course will give you experience in working in a commercial kitchen and details of TAFE Hospitality courses are available for anyone wanting to investigate working in the Hospitality industry.

Delivery Style

part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop and all the food prepared will be eaten at the end of class

Outcomes

students will know how to prepare simple healthy salads using fresh Australian ingredients.

Learn authentic Thai cooking that is simple, healthy and tasty using fresh Australian ingredients. Combination of step by step demonstrations and hands on to show you how to create different dishes at each class. The food prepared will be tasted at the end of the class.

Entry Requirements

Absolutely no culinary skills necessary, the only requirement is for Workplace Health & Safety purposes you wear COVERED IN sturdy footwear

Student Instructions

Please bring an apron, small sharp knife, a large sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes

Topics

How to prepare and cook simple, healthy and tasty dishes using fresh Australian ingredients. Please note the teacher will explain how to alter recipes (where possible) to incorporate vegetarian diets and different meat and vegetable preferences.

• Prawn Tom Yam Soup
• Thai Red Chicken Curry
• Steam Thai Jasmine Rice
• Mango & Sticky Coconut Rice top with Coconut Cream
• Chicken, Coconut and Galangal Soup
• Thai Beef Salad
• Green Mango or Green Papaya Salad
• Sago Pudding with Pandan Ice-Cream
• Stir Fry Beef with Basil, Chilli and Green Beans
• Crunchy Corn and Prawn Fritter with Peanut & Cucumber Sauce
• Steamed Coconut Rice
• Black Glutinous Rice with Sun dried Longan & Coconut Cream

Career Prospects

This course will give you experience in working in a commercial kitchen and details of TAFE Hospitality courses are available for anyone wanting to investigate working in the Hospitality industry.

Delivery Style

Part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop and all the food prepared will be eaten at the end of class

Outcomes

Students will know how to prepare simple healthy Thai meals using fresh Australian ingredients.

Learn cake baking that is simple, healthy and tasty using fresh and dried ingredients. Step by step demonstrations to show you how to create a delicious rich fruit cake and a Black Forest Gateaux. The cakes prepared may be tasted at the end of the class.

Entry requirements

Covered in sturdy footwear

Student instructions

Bring an apron, small sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes.

Topics

Learn cake baking that is simple, healthy and tasty using fresh and dried ingredients. Please note the teacher will explain how to alter recipes (where possible) to incorporate different filling preferences.

• Delectable Rich Fruit Cake
• Black Forest Gateaux
• Chocolate Filigree and Decorations

Career prospects

This course will give you experience in working in a commercial kitchen and details of TAFE Hospitality courses are available for anyone wanting to investigate working in the Hospitality industry.

Delivery style

Part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop and all the food prepared will be eaten at the end of class.

Outcome

Students will know how to prepare simple healthy cakes and tortes using fresh Australian ingredients.

Learn bread making that is simple, healthy and tasty using fresh and dried ingredients. Step by step demonstrations to show you how to create a delicious range of bread products. The breads prepared may be tasted at the end of the class.

Entry Requirements

COVERED IN sturdy footwear

Student Instructions

Bring an apron, small sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes.

TOPICS COVERED

Learn bread making that is simple, healthy and tasty using fresh and dried ingredients. Please note the teacher will explain how to alter recipes (where possible) to incorporate different preferences.

Lesson 1

• Bread Rolls
• Seeded Rolls
• Wholemeal Rolls
• Walnut Bread
• Focaccia

• Brioche Dough
• Scrolls
• Fruit Loaf
• Beesting

CAREER PROSPECTS

This course will give you experience in working in a commercial kitchen and details of TAFE Hospitality courses are available for anyone wanting to investigate working in the Hospitality industry.

Delivery style

Part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop and all the food prepared will be eaten at the end of class

Outcomes

Students will know how to prepare a range of bread types using fresh Australian ingredients

The ancient art of Yum Cha is a thousand year old tradition. Learn the history and skills of making these Chinese delicacies and creating your own Chinese Theatre.

Entry Requirements

COVERED IN sturdy footwear,

Student Instructions

Bring an apron, small sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes

Topics

A hands-on workshop where you will learn the history of Yum Cha, the Dim Sum ingredients, the equipment required and the techniques for making different Dim Sum

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop

Outcomes

Students will be able to make Yum Cha in their homes for family and friends.

The art of Chinese cooking is a thousand year old tradition. Learn the skills of making authentic Cantonese dishes in this class. This is a combination of demonstration and hands on and all food made will be tasted at the end of the course.

Learn the art of Italian cooking starting with making your own pasta and sauces to re-create some signature Italian dishes that are loved all over the world.

Entry Requirements

You must wear COVERED IN sturdy footwear.

Student Instructions

Please bring an apron, small sharp knife, a large sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes

Topics

A hands-on workshop where you will learn to prepare and cook delicious Pasta and sauses as well as gain basic kitchen skills

Lesson 1

• Home made semolina pasta
• Napolitana Sauce
• Pesto sauce

• Home made Potato Gnocchi
• Marina sauce

Career Prospects

This course will give you experience in working in a commercial kitchen and details of TAFE Hospitality courses are available for anyone wanting to investigate working in the Hospitality industry.

Delivery Style

part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop

This course offers people with little or no cooking skills a hands-on experience to prepare and cook nutritious meals and gain basic kitchen skills. This course includes knife skills used in preparing vegetables, chicken, soup, stir-fry and pasta

Entry Requirements

Absolutely no culinary skills necessary, the only requirement is for Workplace Health & Safety purposes you wear COVERED IN sturdy footwear

Student Instructions

Please bring an apron, small sharp knife, a large sharp knife and a pen. For Workplace Health & Safety reasons you are not permitted to enter the TAFE kitchens without closed in shoes

Topics

This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn to prepare and cook nutritious meals and gain basic kitchen skills

Lesson 1:

• Knife Handling and Basic Vegetable Cuts
• Stock Making
• Soup Making
• Grilled Fish of the Day
• Pasta with Tomato Sauce

• Egg Cookery
• Stir Fry Chicken with Asian Greens and Hokkien Noodles
• Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit

Career Prospects

Not applicable

Delivery Style

part demonstration and part hands on practical workshop. Everyone gets to taste and share prepared dishes at the end of the lesson.

Outcomes

Students will be able to make basic meals in their homes for family and friends.