Course Overview
Eligibility
SIT Training Package: SIT Training Package does not specify entry requirements for this qualification.
Platinum Education Entry Requirements:
For International students:
For Domestic students:
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Use hygienic practices for food safety
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
Produce desserts
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Work effectively as a cook
Plan and cost recipes
Use food preparation equipment
Participate in safe food handling practices
Receive, store and maintain stock
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Plan cooking operations
Design and cost menus
Manage conflict
Manage finances within a budget
Develop and implement a food safety program
Roster staff
Lead and manage people
Monitor work operations
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Package prepared foodstuffs
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Provide service to customers
Elective unit
Enhance customer service experiences
Elective unit
Interpret financial information
Elective unit
Common Questions
This qualification is expected to be completed in 78 weeks, which includes 66 weeks of face-to-face training and assessment and 12 weeks of term breaks.
Yes, the course includes a mandatory work placement of 208 hours, in addition to practical training delivered at Book To Cook: Unit 3/63 Secam St, Mansfield QLD 4122, and classroom-based training at 1/3350 Pacific Highway, Springwood, QLD 4127.
International students are required to have Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each band, and must have sound Language and Literacy Skills suitable for the course.
Yes, Platinum Education offers both Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If a certificate with a statement of results or a statement of attainment is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated. For RPL, students can provide relevant evidence as detailed in Platinum Education's RPL kit. If recognition applies, the student's overall duration will alter and a schedule of exemptions will be provided.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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