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.
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.
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 Type | Qualification |
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Student Availability |
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Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
Application Mode |
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How to Apply | Please Enquire or Apply Now |
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Skill Area |
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AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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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.
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.
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Core
Only enrol in those units listed in the Study Sequence below. The remaining units to complete the course will be awarded by Credit Transfer based on the Certificate III qualification held.
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SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | 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 | |
SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | 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 | |
SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | 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 | |
SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | 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 | |
SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 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 |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXINV002 - Maintain the quality of perishable items |
1 | SITHCCC005 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
1 | SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
1 | SITHCCC007 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
1 | SITHCCC006 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
1 | SITHCCC001 - Use food preparation equipment |
1 | BSBSUS201 - Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
1 | SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices |
1 | SITHKOP001 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
1 | SITHCCC003 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
1 | BSBWOR203 - Work effectively with others |
2 | SITHCCC013 - Prepare Seafood Dishes |
2 | SITXHRM003 - Lead and manage people |
2 | SITHCCC008 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
2 | SITHCCC012 - Prepare poultry dishes |
2 | SITHCCC014 - Prepare meat dishes |
2 | SITHPAT006 - Produce desserts |
2 | SITHCCC017 - Handle and serve cheese |
3 | SITHCCC020 - Work effectively as a cook |
3 | SITHCCC018 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
3 | SITHKOP002 - Plan and cost basic menus |
3 | SITXHRM001 - Coach others in job skills |
3 | SITHCCC019 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
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 | SITHKOP005 - Coordinate cooking operations |
4 | SITHKOP004 - Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
Core units | ||||
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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 | |
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 | |
SITHCCC013 | Prepare Seafood Dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | 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 | |
SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units | ||||
BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches | 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 |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITHCCC006 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
1 | SITHCCC005 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
1 | SITHCCC001 - Use food preparation equipment |
1 | SITXINV002 - Maintain the quality of perishable items |
1 | SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
1 | SITHCCC007 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
1 | BSBSUS201 - Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
1 | SITHKOP001 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
1 | BSBWOR203 - Work effectively with others |
1 | SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices |
1 | SITHCCC003 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
2 | SITHCCC013 - Prepare Seafood Dishes |
2 | SITHCCC012 - Prepare poultry dishes |
2 | SITHCCC008 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
2 | SITHPAT006 - Produce desserts |
2 | SITHCCC014 - Prepare meat dishes |
2 | SITHCCC017 - Handle and serve cheese |
3 | SITHCCC018 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
3 | SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
3 | SITXHRM001 - Coach others in job skills |
3 | SITHCCC019 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
3 | SITHCCC020 - Work effectively as a cook |
3 | SITHKOP002 - Plan and cost basic menus |
3 | SITHCCC021 - Prepare specialised food items |
4 | BSBSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
4 | BSBDIV501 - Manage diversity in the workplace |
4 | SITXHRM003 - Lead and manage people |
4 | SITHKOP005 - Coordinate cooking operations |
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 | SITHKOP004 - Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
Core Units | ||||
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SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | 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 | |
SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 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 | |
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 | |
SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | 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 | |
SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP004 | Develop menus for special dietary requirements | 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 | |
Elective Units | ||||
BSBSUS201 | Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | 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 |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXINV002 - Maintain the quality of perishable items |
1 | SITHCCC001 - Use food preparation equipment |
1 | SITHCCC005 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
1 | SITHCCC006 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
1 | SITHCCC007 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
1 | SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
1 | BSBSUS201 - Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
1 | BSBWOR203 - Work effectively with others |
1 | SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices |
1 | SITHCCC003 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
1 | SITHKOP001 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
2 | SITHCCC008 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
2 | SITHCCC012 - Prepare poultry dishes |
2 | SITHCCC013 - Prepare Seafood Dishes |
2 | SITHCCC014 - Prepare meat dishes |
2 | SITHPAT006 - Produce desserts |
2 | SITHCCC017 - Handle and serve cheese |
3 | SITXHRM001 - Coach others in job skills |
3 | SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
3 | SITHCCC018 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
3 | SITHKOP002 - Plan and cost basic menus |
3 | SITHCCC020 - Work effectively as a cook |
3 | SITHCCC019 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
3 | SITHCCC021 - Prepare specialised food items |
4 | SITHKOP005 - Coordinate cooking operations |
4 | SITXHRM003 - Lead and manage people |
4 | SITHKOP004 - Develop menus for special dietary requirements |
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 |
Assessment Types |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
Project |
RPL |
Resource Requirements
Students will be required to purchase a Student Uniform Kit which includes