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Course Information

Delivery Location

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Fees Information

Course Duration

Course Overview

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.

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.

Qualification Pathways

Education Pathways

On completion of SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, students may undertake the following qualification:

  • SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Employment Pathways

On completion of SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, students can expect to gain work as a:

  • Commercial Cook

Course Structure

This qualification includes 25 units of competency:

  • 20 core units
  • 5 elective units
Type Code Course Title
CoreSITHCCC023Use food preparation equipment
CoreSITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
CoreSITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and salads
CoreSITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
CoreSITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
CoreSITHCCC031Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
CoreSITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishes
CoreSITHCCC036Prepare meat dishes
CoreSITHCCC037Prepare seafood dishes
CoreSITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breads
CoreSITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
CoreSITHCCC043Work effectively as a cook
CoreSITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipment
CoreSITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
CoreSITHPAT016Produce desserts
CoreSITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
CoreSITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
CoreSITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
CoreSITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stock
CoreSITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
ElectiveSITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheese
ElectiveSITHCCC039Produce pates and terrines
ElectiveBSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practice
ElectiveSITXINV007Purchase goods
ElectiveSITHCCC038Produce and serve food for buffets
Course Entry Requirement

Age Requirements: All international students must be 18 years of age at the time of commencement.

Academic Requirements: Students must have satisfactorily completed in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian Year 11/12 qualification.

English Language Requirements:
International Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.

Other equivalent English language proficiency levels are deemed one of the following:

English language test providersMinimum test ScoreMinimum test score with either 10 weeks of ELICOS, Foundation Standard program or Pathway programMinimum test score with either 20 weeks ELICOS or Foundation Extended program
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)6.05.55.0
TOEFL internet-based test (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023) 644635
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 169162154
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)504236

OR
Any other form that satisfies the Institution during their pre-enrolment interview.

Other Requirements

Pre-Training Review

All international students will take the PTR to determine suitability for the course and individual student needs.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment Test

Prior to enrolment, students must complete an LLN assessment to evaluate their ability to complete the course or determine if LLN support is needed during the study period.

Kitchen Toolkit

Students will need access to a kitchen toolkit which includes a chef’s uniform, safety shoes, various knives, and small equipment. This will be arranged and provided by the Institute of Business and Management (Victoria).

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be physically able to carry out manual handling required during training. Students will be expected to handle complex foods such as various raw or processed meats, poultry, seafood, and dairy products. Applicants should consider any religious or dietary restrictions before enrolling. The Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) will identify and address any such barriers during the pre-training review and provide necessary support and reasonable adjustments where possible.

Hardware/Software Requirements

The Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) will provide access to computers/laptops during classroom hours. However, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with a Windows or macOS operating system for assessments, tasks, and self-study, at their own cost.

LLN

Identify the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs of the students:
LLN test is available at https:/ibmvic.quiz.lln.training/?quizld=acsf4. IBM (VIC) Training and Assessment is committed to supporting all our students in successfully completing their selected course of study. National research consistently indicates that many students will require some level of LLN support.

As such, we recognise that we have a responsibility to understand each student’s unique LLN needs. Our desire is to identify any LLN needs that students may have as a student and to assist them in reducing the impact this may have on their studies with IBM (VIC).

Therefore, student is compulsory undertake LLN Test, which is to ensure that we confirm the learning needs of our participants prior to commencement of the training.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

All international students must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their stay in Australia.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

IBM (VIC) has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process and interview stage IBM (VIC) will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

*Please refer to your Student Prospectus for more information on RPL. As an international student you should note that where you are granted RPL this will reduce your course duration, and you will be informed of this in writing.

Student Support

Student needs are declared by the applicant at the time of enrolment: the application form and PTR form allows the applicant to self-declare where they have learning disabilities.

Every student is interviewed either face-to-face or over the telephone to attempt to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels, their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction.

Where language, literacy and numeracy are in question Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) has a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment they may undertake to confirm their level of language, literacy and numeracy skills.

Credit Transfer (CT)

IBM (VIC) can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisations. We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

There is no charge to apply for Credit.

To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment.

*Please refer to your Student Prospectus for more information on Course Credit. As an international student you should note that where you are granted credit this will reduce your course duration and you will be informed of this in writing.

Assessment Method

Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:

  • Written Questions and Answers.
  • Projects.
  • Case Studies.
  • Observations.

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Intake

Multiple intakes available.

Work Based Training

This course includes work-based training of a minimum of 200 hours/10 weeks. During work-based training, students will be able to practice their skills and knowledge in real workplace settings. This will assist students to be job-ready at graduation. Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) will ensure placement of all students. This is to ensure international students with limited exposure to Australian workplace are not disadvantaged. Students will have the option to arrange their own work placement provided it meets all requirements. The assessor will visit and assess the student at least twice during this time at a mutually convenient time.