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 as a commercial cook in various kitchen settings such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias, and coffee shops. This course includes work-based training.
July, August
78 Weeks
Face to Face
Level IV
This course is aimed at:
Face to Face – 3 days per week (20 hours)
Students must:
The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels-
Direct Entry Students:
Students entering this qualification directly will need to complete ALL the thirty-three (33) units below – 27 Core plus 6 Electives.
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg 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 |
SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese |
SITHPAT014 | Produce yeast-based bakery products |
Pathway Students:
Pathway students progressing from SIT30821 (successfully completed with the above 23 units attained with credits granted) will need to complete the following additional 10 units in this course.
Core Units
SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations |
SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus |
SITXFSA008* | Develop and implement a food safety program |
SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
** These units have a pre-requisite – SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety. SITXFSA005 must accordingly be scheduled prior to starting any new term or student group.