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Blend of online learning and practical skills development
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01 February 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
2027 indicative fees: Free TAFE: $0 | Skills First subsidised: $8,271.10 | Concession: $1,654.20 | Full fee (not subsidised): $19,5628
Eligibility
International students:
Pre-training Review (PTR)
IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band less than 5.5
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
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Plan catering for events or functions
Elective unit
Produce yeast-based bakery products
Elective unit
Produce petits fours
Elective unit
Produce chocolate confectionery
Elective unit
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Elective unit
Prepare and monitor budgets
Elective unit
Establish and conduct business relationships
Elective unit
Common Questions
Yes, eligible students won't be required to pay tuition fees for this course under the Free TAFE scheme. Free TAFE courses align with skills and jobs that are in high demand from Victorian employers. For 2026, the Free TAFE fee is $0 tuition, with materials up to $897 (max) and SSAF up to $261 (max). You can check your eligibility on the Victoria University website.
Yes, domestic students who have successfully completed SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at VU are able to progress to this course. You will build skills and knowledge for supervisory or team leading roles and receive credit to complete the course in six months full-time study. All applicants need to apply for this course to be considered for this course progression with credit.
Students have access to the award-winning Footscray Nicholson hospitality training centre, which includes three state-of-the-art commercial kitchens with the latest cooking equipment, two demonstration kitchens, a training bar, and VenU — a 150-seat training restaurant that was awarded best training restaurant in Victoria at the Restaurant and Catering Awards.
Yes, students will be expected to follow standard recipes to prepare meat dishes using each of the following meat items: beef, game (kangaroo, venison, specialty meats), lamb, pork, veal and offal (kidney, liver). Students will be unable to successfully complete the unit SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes without meeting this requirement.
To be awarded the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management qualification, 33 units must be completed, comprising 27 core units and 6 elective units. Of the elective units, 3 must be from Group A (Cookery and Catering), and 3 may be selected from within the qualification, elsewhere in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, or other current training package or accredited course.
Application
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Step 02
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