Description
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.

Employment Opportunities
Possible job titles that are relevant to this qualification include: Chef, Chef de Partie.

Assessment
The assessment of each unit of competency will take place during the course. Assessments will take form of a theory assessment, activities/quiz, assignment and / or practical activities in a holistic environment.

Learning Periods & Fees
Total Duration: 78 Weeks
Fees: $24000.00 + $300 Admission Fee

Course Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency. International students must be over eighteen years old and provide evidence to demonstrate both academic and English language entry requirements as follows: Academic Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent and/or above

English Language Requirements
Students need to demonstrate they have proficiency in English before a place can be offered. If an international student does not have any current IELTS score or any recognised English language result, they are required to take an English language test administered by ACC.
The following English language tests are recognised and accepted by Australian Technology and Innovation College: 

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test with overall score of 5.5 OR 

• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) internet based test with a score of 46 or above, OR

• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic with a score of 42 or above, OR

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge TESOL test scores 47 or above, OR

• Successfully completed AQF level certificate III and or above • Satisfactory completion of ELICOS studies upper intermediate or above

Prerequisites
International students must be over eighteen years old and provide evidence to demonstrate both academic and English language entry requirements as follows: Academic Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent and/or above English Language Requirements: as follows: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Course Content
Thirty Three(33) total units
26 core units plus 7 elective modules
The list of units of competency have been selected by ACC as being appropriate combination that can provide valid, reliable, fair and flexible assessment and is deemed suitable for industry required outcomes.

Pathways
After achieving SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, students have a number of pathway options: further learning in vocational or higher education through Diploma and Degree qualifications in Hospitality Management.