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SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Course description

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.

CRICOS code: 0101546

Course duration

This course is delivered over 70 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Cambridge Academy of English training facility and in a fully-equipped training kitchen facility. This includes eight weeks holidays.

 WeeksHours per week
Study/ training6420
Holiday6
Total70
Nominal hours1175

Delivery method

This program utilises a blended delivery mode which incorporates face to face delivery, workshops, individual assignments, team-based assignments and/or simulated environment. Participants will attend scheduled training sessions delivered in the training facility in Brisbane and practical work will be conducted in fully-equipped kitchen facilities. Students may also complete practical work requirements at workplaces which fulfil the AQF requirements specified in the individual units.

Trainers may also provide additional learning material where gaps are identified in either the participant’s underpinning knowledge or the training resources.

Pre-requisites

Academic prerequisites

Applicants must have completed year 10 high school or equivalent. There are no specific prerequisite units for entry to this qualification. However, many of the individual units of competency require the following prerequisite unit:

  • SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety.

Entry requirements for NESB Students

Following are the language literacy requirements for this course:

International students will need to present IELTS test results prior to enrolment as an indicator of their proficiency (This is required for visa purposes). Students who have an IELTS band of 5.5 will be deemed to have the language requirements for entry into this course. Students who have an IELTS Band less than 5.5 will need to undertake English classes prior to enrolling in this course. It is anticipated that most international students who meet the entry criteria will have the required numeracy and literacy levels.

Any required support will be ascertained by asking for this information at the time of enrolment. Trainers will ascertain any further needs as the course progresses.

Other requirements

Applicants must be 18 years and above

Course requirements

To complete this course, it is expected that you will have access to:

  • A computer with Windows 7 or higher
  • Internet
  • Media Player

These facilities are available on campus.

Resources included

All of the learning and assessment resources required to complete this course will be provided.

Course units

In order to receive this qualification, thirty-three units must be completed satisfactorily:

  • 26 core units
  • 7 elective units
CodeUnit name
Core units
BSBDIV501Manage diversity in the workplace
BSBSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SITHCCC001Use food preparation equipment *
SITHCCC005Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery *
SITHCCC006Prepare appetisers and salads *
SITHCCC007Prepare stocks, sauces and soups *
SITHCCC008Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes *
SITHCCC012Prepare poultry dishes *
SITHCCC013Prepare seafood dishes *
SITHCCC014Prepare meat dishes *
SITHCCC018Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements *
SITHCCC019Produce cakes, pastries and breads *
SITHCCC020Work effectively as a cook *
SITHKOP002Plan and cost basic menus
SITHKOP004Develop menus for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP005Coordinate cooking operations
SITHPAT006Produce desserts *
SITXCOM005Manage conflict
SITXFIN003Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA002Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM001Coach others in job skills
SITXHRM003Lead and manage people
SITXINV002Maintain the quality of perishable items *
SITXMGT001Monitor work operations
SITXWHS003Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Elective units
SITHCCC017Handle and serve cheese *
SITHCCC004Package prepared foodstuffs *
SITXINV003Purchase goods
SITXCCS006Provide service to customers
SITXINV001Receive and store stock
SITXINV004Control stock
SITHCCC003Prepare and present sandwiches

Career outcomes

This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • chef
  • chef de partie

Academic pathways

Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery may study the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Cambridge Academy of English prior to enrollment.

Assessment

As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Assessment tasks may include

  • Written questions and answers
  • Presentations
  • Projects
  • Case study analysis
  • Observation of the learner
  • Written and oral questioning
  • Written reports
  • Simulated role play
  • Practical demonstration

Fees

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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?

Please note that some courses may only be taken by domestic students. For the latest information on whether this course may be taken by any student or by domestic students only, please click here.

Student support

Cambridge Academy of English has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.

Cambridge Academy of English encourages all students to pursue their vocational education and achieve their training goals, including students:

  • With language, literacy and numeracy problems
  • From a non-English speaking background
  • With a disability

Our college will identify and access appropriate support services, and ensure the necessary services are provided for participants as required.

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