SIT40516-Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry backgrounds.


As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team. You will develop specialised knowledge which

Qualification Code and Title


SIT40516-Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

CRICOS Course Code


CRICOS Course Code: 102430G

Course Overview


This qualification reflects the role of commercial chefs 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 course, as offered by VETA, is for Students who want to gain a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery qualification via a classroom/workplace delivery model. More information is available via the My Skills Website: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT40516


Target Group


This qualification is targeted at students who would like to gain the skills required to work in kitchen operations in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs cafes and coffees shops, and possibly institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons and schools and become Chefs. The key target markets for this qualification are students in Brisbane, wanting to gain a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery qualification via a classroom/workplace delivery model. Applicants will generally be persons who hold some experience or intend to pursue career in the hospitality industry. This course will initially only be offered as a fee for service course


Entry Requirements


• Be 18 years and above.
• Have satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent; or Non-school-leavers selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
• All clients with English as a second language satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), general module - score of 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0. TOEFL Internet based test minimum score of 46. Pearson Test of English Academic minimum score 42. Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) minimum score 162; or a pass in Occupational English Test Certificate. Those who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to successfully complete an English program leading to a level of equivalent to the aforementioned English test scores


Course Duration


This qualification will be delivered over 74 weeks, including 66 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 11 weeks and 8 weeks of holidays. Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles.

Additionally, workplace practices and environments are simulated and used to conduct skills- based assessments in accordance with unit requirements. The timing for this course will be advised in the Letter of Offer


Delivery Mode and Location


This course will be delivered face to face in a classroom-based setting The course is delivered at:
• Level 2, Suite 10, 2092 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
• Practical Facility: 2/5 Seacam Street, Mansfield, QLD 4122


Career Outcomes


Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of business management roles such as
• Chef
• Chef de partie


Education Pathways


Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the SIT50416-Diploma of Hospitality Management or a range of other Diploma qualifications.


Course Structure


The SIT40516-Certifictae IV in Commercial Cookery requires the successful completion of four 26-core units and 7 elective units. Electives for this qualification have been chosen by VETA to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in Hospitality sector. Units included in this qualification are:

CodeTitleCore/Elecve
BSBDIV501Manage diversity in the workplaceCORE
BSBSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesCORE
SITHCCC001Use food preparation equipmentCORE
SITHCCC005Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookeryCORE
SITHCCC006Prepare appetisers and saladsCORE
SITHCCC007Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsCORE
SITHCCC008Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishesCORE
SITHCCC012Prepare poultry dishesCORE
SITHCCC013Prepare seafood dishesCORE
SITHCCC014Prepare meat dishesCORE
SITHCCC018Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsCORE
SITHCCC019Produce cakes, pastries and breadsCORE
SITHCCC020Work effectively as a cookCORE
SITHKOP002Plan and cost basic menusCORE
SITHKOP004Develop menus for special dietary requirementsCORE
SITHKOP005Coordinate cooking operationsCORE
SITHPAT006Produce dessertsCORE
SITXCOM005Manage conflictCORE
SITXFIN003Manage finances within a budgetCORE
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safetyCORE
SITXFSA002Participate in safe food handling practicesCORE
SITXHRM001Coach others in job skillsCORE
SITXHRM003Lead and manage peopleCORE
SITXINV002Maintain the quality of perishable itemsCORE
SITXMGT001Monitor work operationsCORE
SITXWHS003Implement and monitor work health and safety practicesCORE
SITHKOP001Clean kitchen premises and equipmentELECTIVE
SITXINV004Control stockELECTIVE
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplaceELECTIVE
BSBWOR203Work effectively with othersELECTIVE
SITXCCS006Provide Service to CustomersELECTIVE
BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesELECTIVE
SITXINV001Receive and store stockELECTIVE

Course Progress


Note that for international students, satisfactory course progress is required in order to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the International Student Handbook that also includes information on the specific support that is available to international students.
Students who are identified as being at risk of not meeting course progress requirements will be provided with additional support as recorded in an intervention strategy. The student handbook can be found online at www.veta.qld.edu.au


Enrolment and Orientation


Upon acceptance of a student’s application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all provided information, as it will provide all necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer and written agreement are received.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with VETA Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.veta.qld.edu.au


Additional Support


All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:
• Academic and personal support.
• Referral to external support services.


Training Arrangements


Students are required to attend classes for 20 hours a week and complete approximately 5 hours of homework per week. Timetable information will be provided in the student’s Letter of Offer and Student agreement. Students may commence this course at the start of any unit.


Assessment Arrangements


Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Observations
• Questioning (oral or written)
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed


Course Costs


The costs for this course are as follows: Enrolment fee: $250 (non-refundable to be paid on application) Course fees: Total cost is AUD $8,750
Non-Tuition fees: May apply and can be found at www.veta.qld.edu.au A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement. Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which are to be purchased at the student’s own cost. Non-payment of course fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.


Course Credit


Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.veta.qld.edu.au

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.

The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.

If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.


Selection and Enrolment Procedures


To enroll for this course an enrolment form must be completed which can be emailed or posted to students or downloaded from our website. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all of the required documentation. For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at the details shown below


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