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.
Possible job titles include:
Training Product Status: Current
Training Product Release Date: 03 March 2016
CORE UNITS
BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace
BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment*
SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery*
SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads*
SITHCCC007 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups*
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes*
SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes*
SITHCCC013 Prepare seafood dishes*
SITHCCC014 Prepare meat dishes*
SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*
SITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and breads*
SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook*^
SITHKOP002 Plan and cost basic menus
SITHKOP004 Develop menus for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations*^
SITHPAT006 Produce desserts*
SITXCOM005 Manage conflict
SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills
SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items*
SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations
SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
SITHCCC003 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXHRM002 Roster staff
SITXINV003 Purchase goods
SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
*Prerequisite unit is SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
^ will be also assessed including during work placement
78 weeks - Full Time Study (20 hours per week) including holiday
Mode of Study
The modes of study include:
• Classroom based training
• Practical training in a commercial training kitchen
• Work placement
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include written tests, projects, logbook/ third party report, observations and portfolio. The college will organise 300 hours of compulsory work placement.
Delivery Locations
• Level 4, 310 King Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
• Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
• 178-180 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121 (training kitchen)
Age Requirements
All applicants must be 18 years or older at the commencement of their course
English Language Requirements
All International students applying for Hospitality courses at Windsor College must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Academic Requirements
To gain entry into Certificate III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses, participants must have successfully completed Year 12, or secondary studies in the applicants home country which are equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification
Pathways to the qualification
The preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification includes holding a SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or other relevant qualification or holding vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles but without a qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, individuals could progress to undertake studies SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Take the first step and start your studies now! At Windsor College, courses commence every day!
You are able to enrol by either:
• Calling us on 03 9663 0272 where one of our friendly course consultants can answer all your questions and assist you with the enrolment process, or
• Completing our Application for Enrolment Form.
Once your enrolment is processed, our Enrolments Team will get in contact with you to take you through our induction process and introduce you to your personal trainer who will guide you through your studies!