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Course Overview
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Course Content
Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety
15 hours
Participate In Safe Work Practices
12 hours
Participate In Safe Food Handling Practices
40 hours
Coach Others In Job Skills
20 hours
Clean Kitchen Premises And Equipment
13 hours
Receive, Store And Maintain Stock
20 hours
Prepare Dishes Using Basic Methods Of Cookery
45 hours
Use Food Preparation Equipment
25 hours
Prepare Appetisers And Salads
25 hours
Prepare Stocks, Sauces And Soups
35 hours
Prepare Vegetable, Fruit, Eggs And Farinaceous Dishes
50 hours
Prepare Poultry Dishes
35 hours
Prepare Meat Dishes
55 hours
Prepare Seafood Dishes
35 hours
Produce Cakes, Pastries And Breads
55 hours
Prepare Food To Meet Special Dietary Requirements
75 hours
Prepare Vegetarian And Vegan Dishes
40 hours
Produce Desserts
100 hours
Plan And Cost Recipes
40 hours
Work Effectively As A Cook
100 hours
Prepare And Present Sandwiches
10 hours
Prepare Specialised Food Items
60 hours
Prepare And Serve Cheese
20 hours
Participate In Sustainable Work Practices
20 hours
Provide Service To Customers
25 hours
Common Questions
The total course estimate varies depending on your eligibility. Under Free TAFE the total is $1,983 (no tuition fee, $296 Service & Amenity Fee, $1,687 Materials Fee). Under Government Subsidised Concession it is $2,958 ($975 tuition, $296 Service & Amenity Fee, $1,687 Materials Fee). The Full Fee total is $17,271 ($15,288 tuition, $296 Service & Amenity Fee, $1,687 Materials Fee). Fees listed are at 2026 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery.
Yes. To complete the unit SITHCCC043 Work Effectively as a Cook, you are required to complete 48 service periods: 18 will be completed on campus in our training restaurant, and 30 must be completed in an industry setting through an external work placement. You are responsible for securing this placement yourself, however, we can assist you in finding volunteer opportunities if needed. A Box Hill Institute trainer will visit to ensure the workplace meets course requirements and suitability.
Intake dates are February & July. The course runs full time for 1 year, 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The next available intake starts 13 July 2026.
You must be at least 17 years old (18 for International students). The ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team is highly desirable. All prospective students must also complete a pre-training review assessing language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy prior to enrolment.
Upon successful completion you may apply for entry into: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management; Diploma of Hospitality Management; Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management; or a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management. You may also apply for Credit Recognition or Credit Transfers towards some pathways.
Application
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