Course Summary
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.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCQUniversity 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.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
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.
- Complete 20 core units
- Complete 5 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*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.
12 months full-time
- On-campus
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 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 | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| 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 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| 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 |
52 weeks
- On-campus
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 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 | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 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 | SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets |
| 3 | SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| 3 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| 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
- On-campus
- Mixed Mode
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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 |
||||
| 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 |
||||
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 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 | |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 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 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| 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 | SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Third Party Verification |
| Practical Task |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| RPL |
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