This qualification reflects the role of commercial 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 and make a range of operational business decisions.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Hospitality.
Non Apprentice delivery 3 days per week (timetabled for 21 hours per week) delivered over 4 terms (or two semesters at 20 weeks each) No possibility for a shorter duration of course unless student has credited units from previous training Apprenticeship delivery is 10 blocks per year level each year. Each block is 3 days Monday to Wednesday at intervals of 3-6 weeks.
Non Apprentice: Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to assist and confirm that the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals. Candidates computer skills should be at a level where they understand how to use basic Microsoft Office, Word PowerPoint and Excel Exploring and gathering data from the internet using email software and basic computer knowledge. Apprentice Students must be currently employed as an Apprentice and signed up by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider.
12 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | $30.00 |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 15 | $30.00 |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | 25 | $95.00 |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | 45 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads | 25 | $105.00 |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | 35 | $130.00 |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | 45 | $130.00 |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | 25 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes | 50 | $180.00 |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | 50 | $200.00 |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | 75 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | 40 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | 80 | $120.00 |
| SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | 13 | $30.00 |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | 30 | $50.00 |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | 100 | $200.00 |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | $45.00 |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | 40 | $40.00 |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | 20 | $35.00 |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | 10 | $30.00 |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 | $30.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese | 5 | $40.00 |
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | 15 | $35.00 |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | 100 | $65.00 |
| SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers | 25 | $35.00 |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict | 20 | $35.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,560 |
| Concession | $2,890 |
| Apprenticeship | $5,064 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,791 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,841 |
| RPL Concession | $568 |
| RPL Self-funded | $3,788 |
| Self-Funded | $6,508 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 January | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2023 July | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Semester 2, 3 days a week, 9.00AM - 4.30PM |
