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126 weeks (including course delivery, assessment, public holidays and break)
Mixed mode — classroom environment for theory component; practical component delivered in both the Imperial Training Kitchen and through Work-based Training (WBT). A total of 192 hours will be completed in WBT, guaranteed by the college.
Full time

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Receive, store and maintain stock
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare Seafood dishes
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Produce desserts
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Plan and cost recipes
Work effectively as a cook
Manage conflict
Roster staff
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Plan cooking operations
Design and cost menus
Develop and implement a food safety program
Manage finances within a budget
Monitor work operations
Lead and manage people
Implement and monitor work health & safety practices
Prepare Asian salads
Elective unit
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Participate in sustainable work practices
Elective unit
Coach others in job skills
Elective unit
Common Questions
This course will be delivered over a 76 week period of full time study, including course delivery, assessment, public holidays and break.
The total course fee is $15,500 for both international and domestic full fee paying students, which includes a tuition fee of $13,750, an admission fee of $250, and resources of $1,500 (including commercial cookery tool kit, uniform and course material). International students must also pay for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) separately.
Assessment processes cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. Students will be required to perform in a range of areas including and not limited to: Short Answer Test, Case Study, Presentation, Practical Demonstration, Computer based activities and Written Examinations.
Students who have achieved SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery can progress to this qualification, and credits will be given to those who have successfully completed that certificate. After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a range of Diploma level qualifications including SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management within the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, or other Training Packages.
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work/industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in an equivalent or higher qualification. Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence of successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification. Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration.
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