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.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
40 weeks full time
Stage 1 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Stage 2 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Stage 3 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITHCCC031 - Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
1 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
1 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
1 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
1 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
1 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
1 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
1 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
1 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
2 | SITHPAT016 - Produce desserts |
2 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
2 | SITHCCC035 - Prepare poultry dishes |
2 | SITHCCC030 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
2 | SITHCCC036 - Prepare meat dishes |
2 | SITHCCC037 - Prepare seafood dishes |
2 | SITHCCC040 - Prepare and serve cheese |
3 | SITHCCC042 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
3 | SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets |
3 | SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
3 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
3 | SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills |
3 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
3 | SITHKOP010 - Plan and cost recipes |
3 | SITHCCC043 - Work effectively as a cook |
40 weeks
Stage 1 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Stage 2 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Stage 3 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
1 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
1 | SITHCCC031 - Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
1 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
1 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
1 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
1 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
1 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
1 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
2 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
2 | SITHCCC035 - Prepare poultry dishes |
2 | SITHCCC030 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
2 | SITHCCC036 - Prepare meat dishes |
2 | SITHCCC037 - Prepare seafood dishes |
2 | SITHPAT016 - Produce desserts |
2 | SITHCCC040 - Prepare and serve cheese |
3 | SITHCCC042 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
3 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
3 | SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets |
3 | SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
3 | SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills |
3 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
3 | SITHKOP010 - Plan and cost recipes |
3 | SITHCCC043 - Work effectively as a cook |
Apprentices only: 3 year period dependent on contract
Stage 1 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Stage 2 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Stage 3 Students to enrol into all units in stage |
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SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
1 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
1 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
1 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
1 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
1 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
1 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
1 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
1 | SITHCCC031 - Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
2 | SITHCCC040 - Prepare and serve cheese |
2 | SITHPAT016 - Produce desserts |
2 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
2 | SITHCCC035 - Prepare poultry dishes |
2 | SITHCCC030 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
2 | SITHCCC036 - Prepare meat dishes |
2 | SITHCCC037 - Prepare seafood dishes |
3 | SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills |
3 | SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
3 | SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets |
3 | SITHCCC042 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
3 | SITHCCC043 - Work effectively as a cook |
3 | SITHKOP010 - Plan and cost recipes |
3 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
3 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
Assessment Types |
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Third Party Verification |
Practical Task |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
RPL |