SIT40521 Certificate IV in Commercial cookery

Course code SIT40521
Start date View Intake Dates
Delivery mode
  • Face to Face and Practical Simulations – Campus onsite delivery in class room with an educator face to face including simulation activities.
  • Virtual Classroom via Zoom and Practical Simulations – (Blended Learning) – Delivery through interactive virtual classrooms with an educator in real time delivery for theory component. Simulated observations must be attended face to face in the classroom under the supervision of trainer.
Duration
  • Domestic: 66 weeks without any breaks (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
  • International: 78 weeks including 12 weeks break (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
Nationally Recognised Training

RTO requirements

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

Training Package

There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.

  • Domestic: 66 weeks without any breaks  (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
  • International: 78 weeks including 12 weeks break (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)

** Please note: duration in weeks may vary dependent upon the amount of contact days per week.

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Pathways into the qualification

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include

  • SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

 

Employment or occupational pathway

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.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

  • Chef
  • Chef de partie

Each unit will be assessed by a minimum of three (3) types of assessment:

  • Question and answer/written assessment tasks
  • Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills
  • Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment

(Note: Written, Practical and observation assessments must be carried out).

You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

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 practices
Elective Units
SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffets
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
SITHCCC032* Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
SITXINV007 Purchase goods

** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.

If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.

Intake Dates For 2023
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Offshore International Students  9th 24th 17th 9th
Domestic Students Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates