About this course
Do you want to develop your cooking skills while learning about the inner workings of commercial kitchens? This hands-on course will give you the expertise and confidence to work as a hospitality professional.
This training will give you knowledge and skills in:
- quality and stock control
- menu planning
- item costing
- food preparation and presentation
- hospitality finance
- people and operations management
- leadership
- food hygiene
- work health and safety
- first aid.
On completion of this course you could work as a:
- head chef
- sous chef
- chef de partie
- executive chef.
You could work in a variety of venues such as:
- restaurants
- hotels
- clubs
- pubs
- cafes and coffee shops.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Use food preparation equipment SITHCCC023 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery SITHCCC027 Prepare appetisers and salads SITHCCC028 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups SITHCCC029 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes SITHCCC031 Prepare poultry dishes SITHCCC035 Prepare meat dishes SITHCCC036 Prepare seafood dishes SITHCCC037 Produce cakes, pastries and breads SITHCCC041 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements SITHCCC042 Work effectively as a cook SITHCCC043 Plan and cost recipes SITHKOP010 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements SITHKOP012 Plan cooking operations SITHKOP013 Design and cost menus SITHKOP015 Produce desserts SITHPAT016 Manage conflict SITXCOM010 Manage finances within a budget SITXFIN009 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA005 Participate in safe food handling practices SITXFSA006 Develop and implement a food safety program SITXFSA008 Roster staff SITXHRM008 Lead and manage people SITXHRM009 Receive, store and maintain stock SITXINV006 Monitor work operations SITXMGT004 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices SITXWHS007 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Lead diversity and inclusion BSBTWK501 Provide First Aid HLTAID011 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms SIRXOSM002 Use social media and online tools SIRXOSM003 Develop and manage social media and online strategies SIRXOSM006 Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting SIRXOSM007 Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks SITHASC021 Prepare Asian stocks and soups SITHASC022 Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments SITHASC023 Prepare Asian salads SITHASC024 Prepare Asian rice and noodles SITHASC025 Prepare Asian cooked dishes SITHASC027 Prepare Asian desserts SITHASC028 Prepare dim sum SITHASC033 Package prepared foodstuffs SITHCCC026 Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods SITHCCC032 Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods SITHCCC033 Produce and serve food for buffets SITHCCC038 Produce pates and terrines SITHCCC039 Prepare and serve cheese SITHCCC040 Prepare specialised food items SITHCCC044 Provide responsible service of alcohol SITHFAB021 Operate a bar SITHFAB023 Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHFAB025 Serve food and beverage SITHFAB027 Provide table service of food and beverage SITHFAB034 Plan and implement service of buffets SITHKOP011 Plan catering for events or functions SITHKOP014 Produce specialised cakes SITHPAT012 Produce yeast-based bakery products SITHPAT014 Produce petits fours SITHPAT015 Prepare and model marzipan SITHPAT017 Produce chocolate confectionery SITHPAT018 Model sugar-based decorations SITHPAT019 Design and produce sweet showpieces SITHPAT020 Provide service to customers SITXCCS014 Enhance customer service experiences SITXCCS015 Interpret financial information SITXFIN008 Transport and store food SITXFSA007 Recruit, select and induct staff SITXHRM010 Purchase goods SITXINV007 Control stock SITXINV008 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks SITXWHS006
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Dandenong
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Waverley (Glen Waverley)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Holmesglen Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Preston
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Melbourne Polytechnic for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Geelong City (Geelong)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit The Gordon for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Footscray Nicholson (Footscray)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Victoria University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Melbourne
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit William Angliss Institute of TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Donald Street (Brunswick East)
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus, Full time on-campus
- Visit Australian Careers Education for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Collingwood, Warrnambool
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus
- Visit Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: At your workplace (Melbourne)
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus
- Visit Complete Hospitality Training for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: MCIE Melbourne CBD (Melbourne)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE) for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider