Course Structure and Units
| CORE UNITS (TWENTY SEVEN) | |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
| SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus |
| SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations |
| SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program |
| SPECIALISED FOOD ELECTIVE UNITS (SIX) | |
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills |
| SITXINV007 | Purchase goods |
| SITXINV008 | Control stock |
| SITHKOP014 | Plan catering for events or functions |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITHCCC044 | Prepare specialised food items |
| BUFFET SERVICE ELECTIVE UNITS (SIX) | |
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills |
| SITXINV007 | Purchase goods |
| SITXINV008 | Control stock |
| SITHKOP014 | Plan catering for events or functions |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
Pre requisites
There are no pre-requisites for entry to the Certificate IV Commercial Cookery course.
Employment Outcomes
Successful completion of this course provides the skills and knowledge to perform roles including Chef or Team Leader in a restaurant, hotel, pub, cafe or aged care institute. Or to run a small business in these sectors.
All nationally recognised qualifications cover a range of general employability skills required in the hospitality industry. Including communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organisation, self-management, learning and technology.
Enrolment
To enrol in this course you must be at least 15 years old. The course can be delivered on a full-time or part-time basis. It is suitable for a range of employees and individuals.
AVTES welcomes students from disadvantaged groups or with disabilities to apply.
Email hello@avtes.com.au to enrol now.
Fees
| Stream | Tuition Fees (SFP – T/A) | Tuition Fees (SFP – Non T/A) | Tuition Fees (SFP Concession – T/A) | Tuition Fees (SFP Concession – Non T/A) | Tuition Fees (Full Fee / RPL) |
| Specialised Food Stream | $ 2,092.50 | $3,069.00 | $418.50 | $613.80 | $16,879.50 |
| Buffet Stream | $ 2,040.00 | $2,992.00 | $408.00 | $598.40 | $16,456.00 |
Please note: students having completed the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery will receive a number of credit transfers and hence significantly lower fees. This is calculated on a case by case basis. For further information please contact us directly.
SFP – Skills First Program
T/A – Traineeship / Apprenticeship
Our Fees page covers how we set our fees and includes refund information. It adheres to government requirements set annually. All fees are based on qualification program hours and tuition fees may vary depending on units/hours undertaken and student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Government Funding
This course is eligible for government funding. To see if you meet eligibility requirements check out our Government Funding Opportunities page, or simply contact us directly.
Course Duration and Delivery Mode
This program is a self-paced competency-based program. The duration is 12 months or less with RPL. If an apprentice or trainee the duration of the program may also be the duration of the training contract with your employer unless otherwise agreed.
The program is delivered under a workplace training model in your workplace which includes an induction visit and at least 4 visits per year where the course is delivered as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship pathway.
Training Hours and Commitment
To ensure a student meets and progresses through their course requirements and completes within the nominated duration, it is recommended they commit time each week to complete course work and assessments and attend any scheduled visits with the Trainer.
The specific number of hours to commit will vary and depend on the capacity of each individual. Under the workplace training model, the workplace is required to provide an (full-time) Apprentice or Trainee 3 hours per week withdrawn from normal or routine duties for the purpose of this training.
Note: Weekly hours committed to the program will vary depending on the unit of competency being undertaken.
Assessment Methods
Assessment of this course may involve the following types of assessment.
- Short answer questions
- Knowledge tests
- Projects
- Practical tasks
- Supervisor verification
- Demonstrations
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
RPL and Credit Transfers
RPL, or recognition or prior learning, is available to all applicants. You will need to provide a portfolio of supporting evidence upon enrolment. We honor credit transfers from all current nationally recognised training. You will need to provide statements of attainment from your previous study. To find out more about how to provide information for credit transfers or RPL see here.
Further Training Opportunities
This qualification can form part of an Australian Apprenticeship pathway. Upon completion of this qualification, there are further opportunities to study at a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level in either a hospitality or other related qualification as offered by a Registered Training Organisation.