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1.9 Years
For Domestic students: face-to-face classroom-based and/or workplace training. For international students: face-to-face classroom based.
On-campus
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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
123 Queen St, Level 3, 11, 14, 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
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Plan catering for events or functions
Elective unit
Provide service to customers
Elective unit
Transport and store food
Elective unit
Recruit, select and induct staff
Elective unit
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Elective unit
Common Questions
Students must complete a minimum of 48 sessions (144 hours) of work placement in an operational commercial kitchen during their studies. Students will be given an option to select their own workplace providing the workplace meets the Institute requirements, and the Institute will arrange the workplace for all other students to complete their work-based training.
Students are required to purchase a Chef's Uniform, Toolkit, and Safety boots. Prescribed textbooks, workbooks, and printed materials are also required.
Yes. Students who have completed SIT30821 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery will be able to complete the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management course within 40 weeks, compared to the standard duration of 100 weeks (including course breaks).
International students must meet one of the following English language requirements: Cert III in EAL or Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent; satisfactorily completed ELICOS at at least Upper Intermediate level; completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11 from an English-speaking country such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland; completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification; satisfactorily completed at least one semester of study in Australia in a tertiary course (50% or more of the semester load); or completed a Placement Test devised and administered by VIT or a nominated accredited agency.
Graduates can pursue roles such as chef, chef de partie, Kitchen Manager, Food and Beverage Supervisor, or Catering Manager in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or run a small business in these sectors. After achieving the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, individuals could also progress to the Diploma of Hospitality Management or other Diploma qualifications within the Hospitality training package.
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