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SIT40516 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Course Details
Course Summary
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.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be an existing worker in the Tourism and Hospitality industry and must already hold a trade qualification (Certificate III) in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Vocational placement is not required for clients who have previously completed SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook and SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations Clients that have not already completed these units will need to demonstrate 48 restaurant service (portfolio of evidence) and SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations (12 Services).Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Admission Codes
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Upon completion this Commercial Cookery qualification provides you with employment and career opportunities to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias event catering organisations, airlines, hospitals, student accommodation areas, industry cafeterias and corporate organisations.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 26 core units
- Complete 7 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Mixed Mode courses are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools and/or workshops.
- Online courses are delivered using online resources only.
- On-campus courses are delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching at CQUniversity campuses.
*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.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
Online
12 months
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Online
| Hygiene and Safe Food Handling Practices | ||||
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| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Work Safely in the Kitchen | ||||
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Work Effectively and Use Cookery Skills Effectively | ||||
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Use Equipment to Prepare and Cook Food | ||||
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Participate and Maintain the Quality of Perishable Food and Practice Sustainability | ||||
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Prepare and Present Appetisers, Salads and Sandwiches | ||||
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Prepare and Present Fruit, Vegetables, Pasta Dishes and Cheese | ||||
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Prepare and Present Poultry and Seafood Dishes | ||||
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Package Prepared Foodstuffs | ||||
| SITHCCC004 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Coaching and Developing Skills as a Cook | ||||
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Produce Cakes Pastries and Breads | ||||
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Menu Planning and Costing | ||||
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Dietary and Specialised Food Items | ||||
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC021 | Prepare specialised food items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Manage People and Conflict | ||||
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Coordinate Cookery Operations and Dietary Requirements | ||||
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | ||||
| BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Manage Finances within a Budget | ||||
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Diversity in the Workplace | ||||
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Implement and Monitor Work Health and Safety Practices | ||||
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace |
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget |
| BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations |
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people |
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations |
| SITHCCC021 | Prepare specialised food items |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook |
| SITHCCC004 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
International
52 weeks
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- On-campus
| Hygiene and Safe Food Handling Practices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Work Safely in the Kitchen | ||||
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Work Effectively and Use Cookery Skills Effectively | ||||
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Use Equipment to Prepare and Cook Food | ||||
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Participate and Maintain the Quality of Perishable Food and Practice Sustainability | ||||
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Prepare and Present Appetisers, Salads and Sandwiches | ||||
| SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Prepare and Present Fruit, Vegetables, Pasta Dishes and Cheese | ||||
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Prepare and Present Poultry and Seafood Dishes | ||||
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Package Prepared Foodstuffs | ||||
| SITHCCC004 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Coaching and Developing Skills as a Cook | ||||
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Produce Cakes, Pastries and Breads | ||||
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Menu Planning and Costing | ||||
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Dietary and Specialised Food Items | ||||
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC021 | Prepare specialised food items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Manage People and Conflict | ||||
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Coordinate Cookery Operations and Dietary Requirements | ||||
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | ||||
| BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Manage Finances within a Budget | ||||
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Diversity in the Workplace | ||||
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Implement and Monitor Work Health and Safety Practices | ||||
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace |
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget |
| BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations |
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict |
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people |
| SITHCCC021 | Prepare specialised food items |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook |
| SITHCCC004 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
User Choice
This program is typically delivered over 1 year full time or 2 years part-time.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- On-campus
- Mixed Mode
| Core Units | ||||
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| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective Units | ||||
| SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC021 | Prepare specialised food items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | SITXINV002 - Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| 1 | SITHKOP001 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| 1 | SITHCCC003 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
| 1 | SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices |
| 1 | BSBWOR203 - Work effectively with others |
| 1 | BSBSUS201 - Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| 1 | SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| 1 | SITHCCC005 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| 1 | SITHCCC001 - Use food preparation equipment |
| 1 | SITHCCC006 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
| 1 | SITHCCC007 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| 2 | SITHCCC014 - Prepare meat dishes |
| 2 | SITHCCC013 - Prepare Seafood Dishes |
| 2 | SITHCCC008 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| 2 | SITHCCC012 - Prepare poultry dishes |
| 2 | SITHCCC017 - Handle and serve cheese |
| 2 | SITHPAT006 - Produce desserts |
| 3 | SITHCCC018 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| 3 | SITHCCC020 - Work effectively as a cook |
| 3 | SITHCCC019 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| 3 | SITXHRM001 - Coach others in job skills |
| 3 | SITHKOP002 - Plan and cost basic menus |
| 3 | SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
| 3 | SITHCCC021 - Prepare specialised food items |
| 4 | SITXCOM005 - Manage conflict |
| 4 | SITXFIN003 - Manage finances within a budget |
| 4 | SITXMGT001 - Monitor work operations |
| 4 | SITXWHS003 - Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
| 4 | BSBDIV501 - Manage diversity in the workplace |
| 4 | BSBSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| 4 | SITHKOP004 - Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
| 4 | SITXHRM003 - Lead and manage people |
| 4 | SITHKOP005 - Coordinate cooking operations |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
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.
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.
| Assessment Types |
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
| Project |
| RPL |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities
Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
International
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
User Choice
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Online
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
International
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
User Choice
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
International 2019 Availabilities
Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
International
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
User Choice
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
International 2020 Availabilities
Online
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
International
On-campus
Mackay City
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time
Rockhampton City
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time
User Choice
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Resource Requirements
Students will be required to purchase a Student Uniform Kit which includes
- a chef jacket
- chef pants
- an apron
- a neckerchief
- chef hat
- closed in shoes