Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to become competent as a qualified commercial cook who use a wide range of cookery skills. Upon completion of the course they will have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations. They will be able to work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

While there are no entry requirements defined in the training package, the RTO requires the following criteria to be met:

• • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
  • Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 11 qualification or higher
  • Minimum IELTS score of 6 or PTE score of 46  or Certificate III in EAL or its equivalent.

In addition,

• • Candidates should be able to handle and cook dairy products and non-vegetarian food items including beef and pork
  • Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Note: Alternatively, students may demonstrate their Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirement through an EAA LLN assessment test.

COURSE DURATION

This course will be delivered over 77 weeks of full-time study including 10 weeks of holidays.

It is expected that the program would be of less duration for students who have completed components that can be identified by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and/or Credit Transfer.

TARGET GROUP

Candidates who are 18 years and above, (including mature-aged clients) who wish to enter into the hospitality industry as a cook.

PATHWAYS INTO THE QUALIFICATION

Individuals may enter SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification.

PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION

After achieving SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, individuals could progress to SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or other Certificate IV qualifications within the Hospitality raining package.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Possible job title include

• • cook

DELIVERY

Training is based on face-to-face classroom delivery including interactive classroom teaching, practical activities and tutorials together with a practical placement (Work Based Training or WBT). Practical activities are conducted in the commercial Training Kitchen within the RTO premises. Students must complete minimum of 48 sessions (192 hours of Practical placement) of Worked Based Training (WBT) during their studies.

DELIVERY LOCATION

14/65 Mark Street, North Melbourne

ASSESSMENTS

Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed. Students will be required to perform in a range of assessment tasks including and not limited to: Knowledge Test, Written Assignment, Practical Observation / Demonstration, Logbook, Role Play and Project.

RPL/CREDIT TRANSFER

The recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway is appropriate for candidates who have previously attained skills and knowledge from outside the formal education and training system and which includes work and life experience.

Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.

Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.

UNIT OF COMPETENCE

To attain the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, 25 units must be completed, consisting of 20 core units and 5 elective units.

CORE UNITS
1	SITHCCC023	Use food preparation equipment
2	SITHCCC027	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
3	SITHCCC028	Prepare appetisers and salads
4	SITHCCC029	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
5	SITHCCC030	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
6	SITHCCC031	Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
7	SITHCCC035	Prepare poultry dishes
8	SITHCCC036	Prepare meat dishes
9	SITHCCC037	Prepare seafood dishes
10	SITHCCC041	Produce cakes, pastries and breads
11	SITHCCC042	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
12	SITHCCC043	Work effectively as a cook
13	SITHKOP009	Clean kitchen premises and equipment
14	SITHKOP010	Plan and cost recipes
15	SITHPAT016	Produce desserts
16	SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety
17	SITXFSA006	Participate in safe food handling practices
18	SITXHRM007	Coach others in job skills
19	SITXINV006	Receive, store and maintain stock
20	SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
21	SITHCCC025	Prepare and present sandwiches
22	SITHCCC026	Package prepared foodstuffs
23	SITHCCC032	Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
24	SITHCCC039	Produce pates and terrines
25	SITXWHS006	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks