Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors. This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required. Campuses: Melbourne Campus (L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000), Hobart Campus (212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000), Abbotsford Campus (395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067), Broadmeadows Campus (61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047), Huonville Campus (101 Wilmot Road, HUONVILLE, Tasmania 7109). CRICOS Course Code: 109597E.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12. Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or Successful completion of an English Placement Test. Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in the commercial cookery sector in the roles such as chef or chef de partie. Further education pathways may include the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units33 units

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITHCCC027

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITXFSA006

Participate in safe food handling practices

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

SITHCCC042

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

BSBTWK501

Lead diversity and inclusion

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

SITXFSA008

Develop and implement a food safety program

SITHCCC023

Use food preparation equipment

SITXHRM009

Lead and manage people

SITXINV006

Receive, store and maintain stock

SITHKOP012

Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

SITXWHS007

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

SITXCOM010

Manage Conflict

SITXFSA007

Transport and store food

SITHKOP015

Design and cost menus

SITHCCC040

Prepare and serve cheese

SITHCCC028

Prepare appetisers and salads

SITXCCS015

Enhance Customer services experiences

SITHCCC029

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHKOP013

Plan cooking operations

SITXMGT004

Monitor work operations

SITHCCC041

Produce cakes, pastries and breads

SITHCCC044

Prepare specialised food items

SITHPAT016

Produce desserts

SITXHRM008

Roaster Staff

SITXFIN009

Manage finances within a budget

SITHCCC037

Prepare seafood dishes

SITHCCC030

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC031

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035

Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC036

Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC043

Work effectively as a cook

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management take to complete?

The duration is 52 weeks, including 49 study weeks and 3 weeks of holidays. If you have already completed the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with Australian Sovereign College, you will only need to complete a further twelve units, which will be completed over 26 weeks.

What is the study load and how is the course delivered?

The study load is 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study, plus completion of 60 service periods (4 hours per service period = 240 hours). This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as structured self-study and through workplace based training. In addition, you will need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.

What are the work placement requirements for this course?

As part of this course you will need to complete 60 service periods. Twelve of these service periods will be completed in the training kitchen. The other 48 service periods are to be completed as part of a work placement. The work placement will be completed in a commercial cookery setting (e.g. restaurant, café, function centre, etc). We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own.

What English language requirements do I need to meet to enrol?

You need an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or Successful completion of an English Placement Test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted if equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Can I apply for credit recognition if I have previous qualifications or experience?

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in the International Student Handbook. If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. You will be advised in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit and will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

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