Entry into this program requires International Students to fulfil requirements as listed below:
Must be 18 years of age or over
Completed year 12 (HSC or equivalent)
Completed Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30816
Minimum 5.5 IELTS score or equivalent as per the following:
a. TOEFL iBT: 46
b. PTE Academic: 42
c. OET: B for each test component
d. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 162
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 course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom training in a full time capacity to gain the qualification. These students may come from different countries and cultural backgrounds and must hold a valid student visa.
Qualification Rules
Students need to complete 33 units of competency in total, following the guidelines as outlined in the SIT Training Package Qualifications Rules, which require:
26 core units plus
7 elective units
It is expected that each student will complete a pathway of Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30816 prior to commencing this qualification. This will allow the student to be granted credit transfer for up to 21 units of competency. Under this arrangement the 12 units offered by AAIC to gain this qualification are listed as below:
Please note: All the elective units have been selected by the college through an extensive consultative process with industry partners and they have been identified to provide knowledge and skills appropriate for the industry. The full list of units can be found within SIT Training Package and are made available for all AAIC training staff and students to review. The units offered by AAIC are listed as below:
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Unit Name
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Manage diversity in the workplace
Manage conflict
Coordinate cooking operations
Lead and manage people
Monitor work operations
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Manage finances within a budget
Develop menus for special dietary requirements
Create and use spreadsheets
Organise meetings
Roster staff
After achieving the SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, students may choose to undertake SIT50416 – Diploma of Hospitality Management or other relevant qualifications.
Students are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program. Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors. 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. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Chef
Chef de partie
Overseas student health cover: $550 per year
