Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of chefs and 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.
Course Information
Course Duration
72 weeks
Course Fees
Concession: Enquire for price
Non-concession: Enquire for price
Eligibility does apply, see below.
Core Units
| CODE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites.
Further Information
Mode of Delivery
Learning Partnerships utilises a combination of modes to deliver the training and assessment components of the course. This includes online training, trainer support, self-paced study, and distance-based assessing. Features of our delivery mode include:
- The online training refers to the learning activities which take place through the online Portal.
- Trainer support refers to email and telephone contact with the trainers which is available to all students as and when required.
- Students must complete and upload the assessments via the Student Portal or as trainer instructed.
- Self-paced study is a mandatory requirement of completing the course.
Work Outcomes
Career possibilities may include：
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Chef de Partie,
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Chef work in organisations such as:
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restaurants,
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hotels,
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clubs,
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pubs,
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cafes and coffee shops,
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or to run a small business in these sectors.
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Entry Requirements & Eligibility
- Access to a laptop and internet.
- Students must be aged 15 years or above.
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen.
- Complete language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test.
Work Integrated Learning and Placement
Not applicable to this course.
Further Learning Pathways
Further Tertiary studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available on most Learning partnerships qualifications. If you have completed formal or informal training and have knowledge, skills, and employment experience in this area, you may apply for RPL.
You will be asked to provide evidence to support your application and our Operations team will assist you through the RPL assessment process.
Credit is also available for this qualification. If you have completed previous study in this qualification, or an equivalent, you can provide a copy of your transcript/s from your earlier study and we will conduct a credit assessment.
HOW TO APPLY
You’ve made a great choice and we’re excited to have you on board! The next step is to apply, and we’re here to help every step of the way. Before you apply you will need the following:
- Student ID (for current high school students)
- Photo of a Green Medicare Card, Passport or Birth Certificate in colour
- Evidence of QLD residency dated within 6 months (Driver’s license, concession card or utility bill or bank statement with your address on it)
- You will need a USI number – please visit www.usi.gov.au to look up or create your USI number
- If student is under 18, a guardian should attend.