Commercial Cookery
Qualifying as a chef in Australia is now more flexible than ever. This one- year full time course provides students with broad cross section of theoretical knowledge and practical skills training in fully equipped commercial kitchens, ensuring graduating students are job ready for their career as a commercial chef.
With this qualification, students will be able to work in a variety of venues where food is prepared and served. The course includes eight subjects designed to reflect the modern kitchen skill sets required of all chefs.
At the end of theory and practical training, all students are required to undertake compulsory workplace training throughout the course. Workplace training is an integral part of the training and assessment for this qualification. All students are required to work in an appropriate hospitality establishment such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops as a trainee chef.
Entry Requirements
- IELTS test results of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5
- Minimum of Year 10 schooling or equivalent or
- To be a mature age student (20 years of age and above) with relevant work experience.
Career Opportunities
- Commis Chef
- Cook
- Assistant cook
Study Subjects
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid (Elective unit) |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
| 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 |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook |
| SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |