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1.5 Years
Classroom / face to face, Kitchen Sessions, Class Simulations, Vocational / Work Placement. Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments.
Blended · Minimum of 20 hours of classes per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 10, 50 Grenfell St Adelaide 5000 SA
50 Grenfell St, Level 10, Adelaide, SA 5000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
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
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Work effectively as a cook
Plan and cost recipes
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Plan cooking operations
Design and cost menus
Produce desserts
Manage conflict
Manage finances within a budget
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Develop and implement a food safety program
Roster staff
Lead and manage people
Receive, store and maintain stock
Monitor work operations
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Package prepared foodstuffs
Prepare specialised food items
Prepare and serve cheese
Provide service to customers
Recruit, select and induct staff
Participate in sustainable work practices
Common Questions
The duration of the course is 26 weeks, comprising 21 weeks of classroom/kitchen based training, 4 weeks (72 hours) of vocational placement alongside the course training, and 5 weeks of academic review/break (note: academic break times are indicative and are subject to change).
To enrol, students must have completed the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, be a minimum of 18 years of age (or turning 18 prior to commencement), have completed Year 10 or equivalent, and meet English proficiency requirements — either an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with no individual section below 5.5) or a pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
After completing this course, students may work in the industry or take further studies such as the SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management. For other relevant qualifications or further study options, students are encouraged to refer to www.training.gov.au.
The qualification requires 33 units in total, comprising 27 core units and 6 elective units. A certificate is issued where all 33 units have been deemed competent. A statement of attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.
The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is available at Macallan College's four campuses: Adelaide (Level 10, 50 Grenfell St, Adelaide 5000 SA), Brisbane (151 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane 4169 QLD), Perth (Level 3, 440 Williams Street, Perth 6000 WA), and Sydney (Level 1/11 Parkes Street, Harris Park 2150 NSW).
Application
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