This qualification is for chefs and cooks who supervise or lead a kitchen team. It covers a wide range of cooking, menu design and costing, planning kitchen work, food safety programs, rostering and managing people and budgets. Chefs with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.
TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Chefs and cooks who lead a kitchen team, or who want to run a small food business.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
Chef
Chef de partie
Sous chef
Kitchen supervisor
Qualification structure
27 CORE UNITS
6 ELECTIVE UNITS
33 units must be completed: 3 units from Group A below. 3 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.
Core units
27 units
01SITHCCC023* (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
02SITHCCC027* (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
03SITHCCC028* (has a prerequisite)Prepare appetisers and salads
04SITHCCC029* (has a prerequisite)Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
05SITHCCC030* (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
06SITHCCC031* (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
07SITHCCC035* (has a prerequisite)Prepare poultry dishes
08SITHCCC036* (has a prerequisite)Prepare meat dishes
09SITHCCC037* (has a prerequisite)Prepare seafood dishes
10SITHCCC041* (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes, pastries and breads
11SITHCCC042* (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
12SITHCCC043* (has a prerequisite)Work effectively as a cook
13SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
14SITHKOP012* (has a prerequisite)Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
15SITHKOP013* (has a prerequisite)Plan cooking operations
16SITHKOP015* (has a prerequisite)Design and cost menus
17SITHPAT016* (has a prerequisite)Produce desserts
18SITXCOM010Manage conflict
19SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
20SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
21SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
22SITXFSA008* (has a prerequisite)Develop and implement a food safety program
23SITXHRM008Roster staff
24SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
25SITXINV006* (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
26SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
27SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
* This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
43 units
Group A - Cookery and Catering
01SITHCCC026* (has a prerequisite)Package prepared foodstuffs
02SITHCCC032* (has a prerequisite)Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
03SITHCCC033* (has a prerequisite)Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods
04SITHCCC038* (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
05SITHCCC039* (has a prerequisite)Produce pates and terrines
06SITHCCC040* (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve cheese
07SITHCCC044* (has a prerequisite)Prepare specialised food items
08SITXFSA007* (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
09SITHKOP011* (has a prerequisite)Plan and implement service of buffets
10SITHKOP014Plan catering for events or functions
Group B - Asian Cookery
11SITHASC021* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks
12SITHASC022* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian stocks and soups
13SITHASC023* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments
14SITHASC024* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian salads
15SITHASC025* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian rice and noodles
16SITHASC027* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian cooked dishes
17SITHASC028* (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian desserts
18SITHASC033* (has a prerequisite)Prepare dim sum
Group C - Patisserie
19SITHPAT012* (has a prerequisite)Produce specialised cakes
20SITHPAT014* (has a prerequisite)Produce yeast-based bakery products
21SITHPAT015* (has a prerequisite)Produce petits fours
22SITHPAT017* (has a prerequisite)Prepare and model marzipan
23SITHPAT018* (has a prerequisite)Produce chocolate confectionery
24SITHPAT019* (has a prerequisite)Model sugar-based decorations
25SITHPAT020* (has a prerequisite)Design and produce sweet showpieces
Group D - Food and Beverage
26SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
27SITHFAB023* (has a prerequisite)Operate a bar
28SITHFAB025* (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
29SITHFAB027* (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage
30SITHFAB034* (has a prerequisite)Provide table service of food and beverage
Group E - General electives
31BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
32HLTAID011Provide First Aid
33SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
34SIRXOSM003* (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
35SIRXOSM006* (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage social media and online strategies
36SIRXOSM007* (has a prerequisite)Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
37SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
38SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
39SITXFIN008Interpret financial information
40SITXHRM010Recruit, select and induct staff
41SITXINV007Purchase goods
42SITXINV008Control stock
43SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
* This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.