The Diploma in Culinary Arts is an advanced professional cookery qualification that covers the theoretical and practical skills to work in a professional culinary environment. Papers cover the professional cookery concepts and systems essential for managing a professional kitchen. You study in AUT’s outstanding facilities, which are rated among the best in Australasia and resemble a professional culinary arts environment. What you Study Year 1 Papers this year lay the foundation of professional cookery concepts and systems essential for managing a professional kitchen. Complete the following papers CULN401 Cookery Practice and Principles I CULN402 Cookery Practice and Principles II CULN403 Cookery Practice and Principles III CULN404 Culinary Fundamentals CULN405 Garde Manger Practices and Principles CULN406 Culinary Practices and Principles CULN407 Patisserie Practices and Principles Year 2 Papers in Year 2 build on from Year 1 and help you develop confidence in your culinary and supervisory skills. Complete the following papers CULN502 Advanced Culinary Practices and Principles I CULN503 Advanced Culinary Practices and Principles II CULN504 Advanced Cakes and Pastry CULN505 Advanced Hot and Cold Desserts CULN506 Applied Project CULN512 Contemporary Kitchen Management FOOD501 Food and the Senses GAST601 Gastronomy HOSP404 Food and Beverage Operations Career opportunities: Professional chef Product development