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- Course Code: SIT30821
- CRICOS Course Code: 109805B
- Course Duration: 52 Weeks
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.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
This qualification provides pathway to work as a commercial cook in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
To gain entry into this course, participants should have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies.
- Age Requirement:
Students must be of 18 years of age to apply. - English Language Entry Requirements:
An IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required for entry into this program. However if a student has an IELTS score of 5.0, the student will be required to complete an English Language course to achieve the required standard prior to commencement of the course.. - Pre-Training Review
Every learner must go through a Pre-Training Review (PTR) Process. The PTR process includes a PTR form, mandatory LLN Test and a computer self-assessment test which is reviewed by the Student Support Services team (Student Support Officer, LLN Support Officer, Trainer and Assessor & the Training Manager). The Pre-Training Review process ensures that educational and support needs of every learner are determined and that the learner is placed into a suitable course based on their career goals, interests, skills and knowledge assessed. The completed form must be submitted to Student Support Services at Level 6, 501 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000.
The tuition fee for the complete course is AUD 1100.00. At the time of enrolment the student has to pay AUD 12000.00 {Tuition Fees (AUD 11000.00) + Enrollment Fees (AUD 200) + Material Fees (AUD 800)}.
This course is delivered in a classroom-based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the training requirements. The delivery of training will include a mixture of face-to-face teaching, lectures, workshop delivery, group discussions, and individual research.
- The assessment process will include oral, written and practical presentations, and real life simulations.
Aims of Faculty of Business
- Enhance student learning through a wide variety of methods.
- Develop competencies for the pursuit of further academic work and success in the world of business.
- Foster an understanding of global situations and influences and an appreciation of the values and perspectives of other cultures and societies.
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Unit Code Units of competency
Core/Elective
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment Core SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery Core SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads Core SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Core SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads Core SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment Core SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety Core SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices Core SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills Core SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices Core SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches Elective SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes Core SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes Core SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes Core SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes Core SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements Core SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook Core SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes Core SITHPAT016 Produce desserts Core SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock Core SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs Elective SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers Elective SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes Core SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese Elective SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets Elective
Students may be granted RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) or Credit Transfer if they are able to demonstrate that they have achieved the level of skills and knowledge equivalent to the unit they seek credit for through work experience, through life experiences or similar study at another institution. Students can apply for credit transfer or RPL at the time of enrolment.
Applicants applying for RPL/CT should submit the RPL/CT application along with their original supporting documents to Student Administration.
Where RPL is being applied, the student must submit all relevant evidence of work experience and where learning has occurred.
A Credit Transfer application must be accompanied by Nationally Recognized Certificates with detailed Statement of Attainments indicating the units successfully completed including unit codes and titles and dates of completion.
Credit Transfer may also include credit transfer based on formal learning that is outside the AQF.
Applicants applying for RPL/CT should submit the RPL/CT application along with their original supporting documents to Student Administration.
Where RPL is being applied, the student must submit all relevant evidence of work experience and where learning has occurred.
A Credit Transfer application must be accompanied by Nationally Recognized Certificates with detailed Statement of Attainments indicating the units successfully completed including unit codes and titles and dates of completion.
Credit Transfer may also include credit transfer based on formal learning that is outside the AQF.
If a student is not able to meet the minimum entry requirements but considers they have the skills and experience to succeed in the course, they may apply to ANGAD Australian Institute of Technology for special consideration for entry.