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. To participate in practical classes the student must provide and wear kitchen approved footwear, chef specific pants, white chefs jacket, white bib apron and white skull cap. A basic knife kit will also be required for practical sessions. Suggested knife kits and uniforms will be provided on enrolment.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Certificate III in Hospitality
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE. This course requires the completion of 192 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract.
36 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | 25 | $100.00 |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | 45 | $150.00 |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | 25 | $115.00 |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | 35 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | 50 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | 40 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | 35 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | 55 | $220.00 |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | 35 | $200.00 |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | 55 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | 75 | $170.00 |
| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | 100 | $135.00 |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | 13 | $30.00 |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | 40 | $50.00 |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts | 100 | $220.00 |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | $25.00 |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | 40 | $40.00 |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | 20 | $35.00 |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | 20 | $35.00 |
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 | $30.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $0.00 |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | 25 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC039 | Produce pates and terrines | 30 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | 20 | $140.00 |
| SITXCCS014 | Provide service to customers | 25 | $35.00 |
| 2024 | 2025 | |
| Government Subsidised | $8,305 | $8,772 |
| Apprenticeship | $5,727 | $6,050 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,575 | $2,755 |
| Self-Funded | $8,305 | $8,772 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2025 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
