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83 weeks
Blended learning — 20 hours per week face-to-face delivery with online resources available through the college Moodle platform. Trainer-led classes and practical activities involving small-group and individual activities.
Full time · 20 hours per week (1300 face-to-face hours total)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Global 7-Level 7, 140 Elizabeth St SYDNEY NSW 2000, SYDNEY, NSW 2000
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, egg and farinaceous dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Work effectively as a cook
Completed in the workplace as part of the course.
Plan and cost basic menus
Develop menus for special dietary requirements
Plan cooking operations
Completed in the workplace as part of the course.
Produce desserts
Manage conflict
Manage finances within a budget
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Prepare Vegetarian and vegan dishes
Design and cost menus
Roster staff
Lead and manage people
Develop and implement a food safety plan
Monitor work operations
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Receive, store and maintain stock
Coach others in job skills
Elective unit
Participate in safe work practices
Elective unit
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Elective unit
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Common Questions
The program runs for a total of 83 calendar weeks, comprising 65 academic weeks of study and 18 weeks of term breaks (structured as 6×3 week breaks). It delivers over 20 hours of full-time study per week, with 1,300 allocated face-to-face hours in total.
Yes. In order to successfully complete the course and to be awarded with the Qualification, students must complete a period of work placement to demonstrate their ability to perform to the required standard in the workplace. Work placement for this course includes a minimum of 300 hours.
All international students must be able to demonstrate an IELTS 6.0 level of English language or equivalent, and must have completed their education to a level equivalent to an Australian Senior High School, College or University Course.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Chef, Chef de Partie, Production Chef, and Cook. Graduates can work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or run a small business in these sectors.
After achieving the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, students may undertake further study to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management or other Diploma Level Courses.
Application
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