This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook
Employment Pathways
Work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops
Educational Pathways
After successfully completion of this qualification, students may have the opportunity to progress into Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
materials required
All students are required to have access to a computer and the Microsoft Office suite, Chef whites and Knives
Course Credit
Credit may be assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification.
Entry Requirements
Students must be over 18 years of age. Student visa applicants are required to provide the results of an English language test. ASMI will accept test results from the following specified English language tests for student visa purposes taken in any country:
- The TOEFL Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test (also known as Certificate in Advanced English).
Students are required to reach a minimum level of English: IELTS 6.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+. For further advice or assistance, please contact the International Student Manager.
Delivery Models
Classroom Based – offered in Brisbane and Sydney, classroom and workplace based (combination of training and assessment delivery methods, including written assessment, portfolio of evidence. 52 weeks full time.
RPL – offered in Australia, external based (combination of assessment of written evidence, practical observation and competency conversations), duration and fees will be determined by quality of evidence submitted and amount of gap training required. For more information on the RPL process please visit our website
asmitraining.edu.au
Fees and Funding Arrangements
Option 1 (52 weeks stand alone): Administration Fee: $100.00, Resource Fees: $250.00, Tuition Fees: $8,200.00
Option 2 (104 weeks Certificate III in Commercial Cookery + Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery + Diploma of Hospitality Management Package) Administration Fee: $100.00, Resource Fees: $470.00, Tuition Fees: $19,000.00
Option 3 (135 weeks Certificate III in Commercial Cookery + Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery + Diploma of Hospitality Management + Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management Package) Administration Fee: $100.00, Resource Fees: $600.00, Tuition Fees: $22,500.00
Core Units
Students must successfully complete 20 mandatory core unit in order to achieve this qualification:
- 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
- SITHKOP009* Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
- SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
- SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practice
Elective Units
Students must successfully complete 5 elective units of competency in order to achieve this qualification:
- SITHCCC025* Prepare and present sandwiches
- SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese
- SITHCCC044* Prepare specialised food items
- BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
- SITHCCC026* Package and Prepare Food Stuffs
Contextualisation
Elective unit selection may be contextualised to business requirements. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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