Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

National Course Code:   SIT40516  NRT Logo
CRICOS Code: 092892G
Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Description

The Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is designed for learners who want to start a career as a Senior Chef or Chef de Cuisine and offers advanced skills in the areas of; kitchen supervision, advanced food preparation and cookery. This includes staff supervision skills, stock control processes, financial management and advanced catering control. 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 is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway. It also provides a pathway to work in various kitchen settings, such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

Entry Requirements

Duration

This course is offered full time over 1.5 year or 64 weeks including holidays on a full time basis for 20 hours per week face to face for 54 weeks. Students need to gain competency in 33 units (26 core units and 7 elective units) to successfully complete this course

Fees

Course fee and itemized fee details are available on http://acumen.edu.au/fees-and-charges/ Payment plan option is available to students.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer – Learners with prior learning and work experience can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer.

Assessment Methods

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in training kitchen when required to simulate real work environment. The delivery may include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, field trips, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions. Students undertaking this course will also have access to Training Kitchen and Restaurant located at 101 Glengala Road, Sunshine West, Victoria, Australia.
Assessments comprise of written assignments and project works

Units

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
BSBCMM201 – Communicate in the workplace
SITXFSA002 – Participate in safe food handling practices
BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices
SITXCOM005 – Manage conflict
BSBSUS401 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SITXINV001 – Receive and store stock
SITXINV002 – Maintain the quality of perishable items
SITHKOP005 – Coordinate cooking operations
SITHCCC001 – Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC020 – Work effectively as a cook
SITHCCC005 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC006 – Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC007 – Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC008 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC012 – Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC014 – Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC013 – Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC019 – Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT006 – Produce desserts
SITHCCC018 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHKOP002 – Plan and cost basic menus
SITHKOP004 – Develop menus for special dietary requirements
SITXHRM001 – Coach others in job skills
SITXHRM002 – Roster staff
SITXWHS002- Identify hazards,assess and control safety risks
SITXCCS007 – Enhance the customer service experience
SITXMGT001 – Monitor work operations
BSBDIV501 – Manage diversity in the workplace
SITXHRM003 – Lead and manage people
SITXWHS003 – Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

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