SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

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.

On successful completion of this course the students would be awarded the SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery which is a nationally recognised qualification. This could help students gain entry into career paths or further education in the field of Hospitality (Commercial Cookery).

Assessment processes cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency and will integrate knowledge and skills with their practical application. All Assessments of units of competence will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.

Students will be required to perform in a range of areas including and not limited to: Short Answer Test, Case Study, Presentation, Practical Demonstration, Computer based activities and Written Examinations etc.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Eligibility Requirements – International Students

Age requirements

For international students Imperial has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course. In relation to this qualification it would be quite unexpected for any student local or international to be under 18 years of age.

English Language

All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level and country of passport of the student by Department of Home Affairs.  Further information available on www.homeaffairs.gov.au

Imperial accepts the scores from International English Language Test Score (IELTS), PTE Academic English or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below:

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Applicants whose English results falls below above score will need to enrol in an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).  Arrangements will be made for the student to complete the ELICOS course with one of approved ELICOS provider at the student’s expense.

English Language

It would be expected that they have

• Achieved a pass result in level 3/4 VCE English or VCE ESL or equivalent.

Fee – Domestic full fee paying students

Tuition Fee: $13,750 (subject to change without notice)
Admission Fee: $250
Resources: $1500
Total Course Fee: $15,500

We confirm that there will no additional cost(s) in undertaking this course

For domestic full fee paying students, Imperial will accept payment of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. Following course commencement, Imperial may require payment of additional fees in advance from the student but only such that at any given time, the total amount required to be paid which is attributable to tuition or other services yet to be delivered to the student does not exceed $1,500.

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by providing evidence that they have the required skills and knowledge in the specific areas of competency through work /industry experience and/or completed eligible assessments in an equivalent or higher qualification.

Appropriate credit transfer may be granted to eligible students against each unit of competency on evidence to successful completion of the same unit in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.

Students with credit transfers will finish the course in a shorter duration and are advised to consult appropriate authorities/bodies for applicable criteria if they are planning further study.

Educational Pathways

Pathway into the qualification

After achieving SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery individuals could progress to SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. Credits will be given to students who has successfully completed SIT30816 Certificate III in commercial cookery.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a range of Diploma level qualifications including SIT5016 Diploma of Hospitality Management within the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, or other Training Packages.

Career Opportunities

SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery qualification targets participants who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge to work in a range of Commercial Cooking environments such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

Possible job title includes:

• chef
• chef de partie