Overview
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.
Career Outcomes
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Chef
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Chef De Partie
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Sous Chef
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Head Chef
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Chef de cuisine
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Chef Executif
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Course at a Glance
Duration
78 week
Language
English
Assessments
Yes
Enrollment Fees
AUD $250 (non-RFD)
Course Fees
Total- AUD $ $21,000
Material Fees
AUD $750
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Entry Requirements
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Duration
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Course Structure
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Assessment
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Course Credit
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Work Placement
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Location
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Admission contact
International students must:
- Have completed the equivalent of Year 12. (*see IIE international academic admission guide for academic entry requirement)
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
This qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each, plus one work placement block completed the term break and 18 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.
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace |
| BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| 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 |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict |
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations |
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
| SITXWHS002 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
| SITXFIN004 | Prepare and monitor budgets |
| BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others |
| SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers |
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
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
- Observations
- Portfolios
- Supervisor reports
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Questioning (oral or written)
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
The unit SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook requires that students complete 48 service periods. This amounts to 192 hours based on a four hour service period.
The unit SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations requires that students complete 12 service periods. This amounts to 48 hours based on a four hour service period. This unit may also be completed in the simulated training kitchen.
Work Placement arrangements
Prior to commencing the work placement, we will ensure that the workplace has all the facilities and equipment needed and we will also talk to your work placement provider about activities that you will complete.
For our early childhood courses, you are required to have a Working with Children Check which will be at your own cost.
For the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, you are required to have a Police Check which will be at your own cost.
We will provide you with detailed information about your placement once you start your course with us.
120 hours of work placement required.
Work Placement arrangements
Prior to commencing the work placement, we will ensure that the workplace has all the facilities and equipment needed and we will also talk to your work placement provider about activities that you will complete.
For our early childhood courses, you are required to have a Working with Children Check which will be at your own cost.
For the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care , you are required to have a Police Check which will be at your own cost.
We will provide you with detailed information about your placement once you start your course with us.
Delivery Mode
15hrs face to face classroom-based
5 Hrs. Online Via Online Learning System
Workplace based
Delivery Location
IIE Main Campus at S1, L2, 16-18 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
IIE Tasmania Campus at Level 1, 116 Bathurst Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia
IIE Main Campus
S1, L2, 16-18 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Phone: 0061(02)88972125
Email: info@iie.edu.au | admission@iie.edu.au | international@iie.edu.au
Web: www.iie.edu.au
