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 provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Learners are over 18 years of age. All international students must be able to demonstrate an IELTS 5.5 level of English language or equivalent. They have either completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School, College or University
This program is delivered over 83 weeks’ full time study. Our program uses a combination of
classroom face to face learning, practical hands on classes in our training kitchen, and online
resources and activities to enhance the learning experience.
Calendar Year: Eighty – Three (83) weeks
Academic Year: sixty – Five (65) weeks
Term breaks: 6×3 weeks
In order to successfully complete the course and to be awarded with the Certificate students must complete a period of work placement to demonstrate their ability to perform to the required standard in the workplace.
Work Placement for this course will be up to 300 hours.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
After achieving the SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, students may undertake further study to SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management or other Diploma Level
