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78 weeks
Face-to-face 13.5 hrs (blended delivery mode combined with classroom and practical training in a commercial kitchen setting) + 6.5 hrs online Activities (per week) + 192 hrs work placement in total.
Blended (Face-to-face and Online) · 20 hours per week (13.5 hrs face-to-face + 6.5 hrs online activities)
January, April, July, October (Midterm Intake available)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Level 6, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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
Core unit
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Core unit
Prepare appetisers and salads
Core unit
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Core unit
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Core unit
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Core unit
Prepare poultry dishes
Core unit
Prepare meat dishes
Core unit
Prepare seafood dishes
Core unit
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Core unit
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Core unit
Work effectively as a cook
Core unit
Plan and cost recipes
Core unit
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Core unit
Plan cooking operations
Core unit
Design and cost menus
Core unit
Produce desserts
Core unit
Manage conflict
Core unit
Manage finances within a budget
Core unit
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Core unit
Participate in safe food handling practices
Core unit
Develop and implement a food safety program
Core unit
Roster staff
Core unit
Lead and manage people
Core unit
Receive, store and maintain stock
Core unit
Monitor work operations
Core unit
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Core unit
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Elective unit
Recruit, select and induct staff
Elective unit
Package prepared foodstuffs
Elective unit
Enhance customer service experiences
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course is delivered in a blended mode, combining 13.5 hours of face-to-face classroom and practical training in a commercial kitchen setting with 6.5 hours of online activities per week, plus 192 hours of work placement in total.
The Tuition Fee is A$19,500 and the Non-Tuition Fee is A$1,750. Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which must be purchased at the student's own cost. A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.
Students are required to complete 192 hours of work placement in total, covering 48 service periods for the unit SITHCCC043 Work Effectively as a Cook. The work placement takes place in Term 6 and covers Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Function Services. TKL will assist with the work placement arrangement, however students are encouraged to find their own placement, which requires approval from the work placement coordinator at TKL College.
Students who completed this course may wish to further their studies and enrol in the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management or higher. Students who have completed SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management from TKL College may have 16 units credited towards SIT50422, with the Diploma delivered over 26 weeks.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects, role-plays, kitchen practical assessments, observations, logbooks, case studies, and short answer questions. For international students, satisfactory course progress is required in order to meet visa requirements.
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