CRICOS Course CODE: 111252A
This qualification reflects the role of chefs and 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.
- Students enrolling in this course must be 18 years of age or over.
1.
IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
6.0 | 50–57 | 60-78 | 169-175 | n/a |
5.5 | 42–49 | 46-59 | 162-168 | + 15 weeks |
5.0 | 36–41 | 35-45 | 154-161 | + 20 to 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR
- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.
OR
- Applicant must undertake an English Placement test on campus
OR
- Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home
Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Additionally, the learner is required to:
- Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.
Onshore International Students
- Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant
Offshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
On successful completion of this qualification, students may progress to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management or other hospitality qualifications. Some units studied in this course will be credited towards the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
78 weeks including a 10 weeks (200 hours) work placement and 12 weeks of term breaks.
COURSE OUTLINE To attain this qualification, 33 units of competency must be successfully completed. The recommended course outline is as follows: | |
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Core Units | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes |
SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes |
SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes |
SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations |
SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus |
SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program |
SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practice |
Elective Units | |
SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese |
SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
SITHCCC039 | Produce pates and terrines |
SITXINV007 | Purchase goods |
SITXCCS014 | Provide service to customer |
SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
$15,000
Tuition fees include work clothing, a cookery based tool kit and text books.
The course is delivered face-to-face, in a classroom based training model of 20 hours per week. Assessments are conducted using a combination of written assignments, oral questioning, case studies, projects, work placement logbook and observations in the workplace or simulated work environment.
Recognition is available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.
Participants are required to undertake 200 hours of work placement, which provides an excellent opportunity to improve practical job skills and gain industry exposure in an operational commercial kitchen.
Classroom facility: NSW: Norwest, 2153 SA: Adelaide, SA 5000 |
Simulated kitchen facility: NSW: Blacktown, NSW 2148 SA: Salisbury North, SA 5108 |
Note: Student needs to complete their work placement at allocated work placement site/s by the RTO.