Prerequisites: None This course is suitable for cooks & chefs in childcare centres, family day care, out-of-school hours care, school canteens, nannies, parents and carers. It is a requirement of the NSW Children's Services Regulation 2004 that cooks in children services have training in food safety, menu planning and nutrition provided by a registered training organisation.
This training provides an understanding of the nutritional needs of children at different ages, how to plan meals and menus based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines menu; how to deal with allergies, intolerances and specific health and dietary needs; consideration of cultural and religious preferences in relation to food; nutritional value of different foods and recommended serving sizes; how to read and interpret food labels and how to make healthy meals and snacks appealing and attractive to young children.
Successful participants will receive a nationally recognized Statement of Attainment for CHCCN3C Prepare Nutritionally Balanced Food in a Safe and Hygienic Manner in partial completion of CHC30402 Certificate III in Children's Services from CHC02 Children's Services Training Package and HLTNA302B Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines in partial completion of HLT32807 Certificate III in Health Support Services from HLT07 Health Training Package.
Important: Pre or Co-requisite:
CFT NSW Food Safety Training Level 1 or equivalent Nationally Recognised Training.
Training delivered and Statement of Attainments issued by CFT NSW - Centre for Training Pty Ltd. Registered Training Organisation 91230. Please bring photo ID and a pen.