About The Course

This qualification reflects the role of chefs and 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.

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

• Be of a minimum age of 18 years and above
• Must not be on a Student Visa
• Must hold temporary resident visa (485) or equivalent
• Must have completed at least 2 years of study in Australia 
  
• Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Certificate IV or higher in any field

• Complete the Pre-training review
• Complete Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course (Note: Students who have successfully completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification in Australia within the last 12 months are exempt from the LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) assessment.)

• 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 4 weeks holiday breaks and 10 weeks of placement.
• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.
• Students are required to complete their work placement concurrently with their studies
• The 192-hour structured work placement (equivalent to 48 food service periods) must be undertaken in a commercial kitchen, as part of the assessment requirements for Unit SITHCCC043 – Work effectively as a cook.

This qualification is delivered through Classroom Blended Learning, combining classroom sessions, self-study, work placements, and assessments, both at home and in a simulated workplace environment.

Delivery Site Information

Upon completing this course, students may choose to further their studies with the SIT50422 - Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Graduates may find employment in Hospitality Industry as a:

• Chef de Partie,
• Chef

Montford International College provides learning and welfare support to ensure a positive and successful learning environment for all students. These support arrangements are outlined in the Student Handbook, which is provided to students during orientation. Students' progress is regularly monitored throughout the course as part of our Course Progress and Attendance Policy and Procedures.

The following facilities, equipment, and resources will be used to deliver and assess this qualification:

• Training rooms equipped with desks, chairs, and whiteboards
• Internet facility
• Learning and assessment materials as specified in this TAS.

Assessment will be conducted using a variety of methods, such as projects, role-plays, case studies, and short-answer questions.

The assessment conditions will simulate a real workplace environment.

Assessment tasks will:

• Reflect tasks commonly performed in the workplace.
• Be completed within industry-standard timeframes as determined by the assessors for each task.
• Be evaluated based on criteria that align with the quality of work expected in the industry.
• Meet relevant industry safety standards.
• Involve the use of authentic workplace documentation.
• Require collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Require students to plan and manage competing work tasks.
• Involve using standard workplace equipment, including computers and software.
• Ensure students account for workplace constraints like time and budget limitations.

Students may apply for recognition of their existing qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). Awarding course credit may impact course fees and the duration of the course. This process is detailed in the Montford International College Course Credit Policy and Procedures.

To apply for this course, applicants are required to complete an enrolment form, which can be downloaded from our website or received via email or post. After filling it out, the form and all necessary documents should be sent back to us.

For further details about the enrolment and selection process, please contact us at enrolment@montford.edu.au or call +61 3 7048 4870.