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52 weeks (including course delivery, assessment, public holidays and break)
Mixed mode which includes classroom environment for the theory component and practical component of the course is delivered in both the Imperial Training Kitchen and through Work-based Training.
Full time
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Participate in safe work practices
Receive, store and maintain stock
Use food preparation equipment
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
Plan and cost recipes
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Coach others in job skills
Work effectively as a cook
A total of 192 hours will be completed in Work-based Training (WBT). WBT is guaranteed by the college.
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Participate in sustainable work practices
Elective unit
Prepare Asian salads
Elective unit
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit
Common Questions
This course will be delivered over a 52 week period of full time study, including course delivery, assessment, public holidays and breaks.
For international students, the Tuition Fee is $10,000, the Admission Fee is $250, Resources (including commercial cookery tool kit, uniform and course material) are $1,500, making the Total Course Fee $11,750 (excluding Overseas Student Health Cover). OSHC for a single student is $408 per year and $3,501 for a family.
Yes, Work Based Training (WBT) has been implemented as part of the course for the delivery of SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook. A total of 192 hours will be completed in WBT, and WBT is guaranteed by the college. It is aimed at giving students a varied experience in a real live situation, under normal commercial pressures.
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications including SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management within the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, or other Training Packages.
Yes, students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence of required skills and knowledge through work/industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments. Appropriate credit transfer may also be granted against each unit of competency on evidence of successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification. Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration.
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