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. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT50422.
International students who are:
This course is delivered using the following delivery modes:
LMSC has the following course entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that LMSC can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
In addition, all students who are undertaking this qualification must have the following resources while in class:
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
| S. No | Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/ Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | C |
| 2 | SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | C |
| 3 | SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | C |
| 4 | SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | C |
| 5 | SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | C |
| 6 | SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | C |
| 7 | SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | C |
| 8 | SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | C |
| 9 | SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | C |
| 10 | SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | C |
| 11 | SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | C |
| 12 | SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | C |
| 13 | SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | C |
| 14 | SITHKOP012* | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | C |
| 15 | SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations | C |
| 16 | SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus | C |
| 17 | SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | C |
| 18 | SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | C |
| 19 | SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | C |
| 20 | SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | C |
| 21 | SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | C |
| 22 | SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety course | C |
| 23 | SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | C |
| 24 | SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | C |
| 25 | SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | C |
| 26 | SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | C |
| 27 | SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | C |
| 28 | SITHCCC026* | Package prepared foodstuffs | E Group A |
| 29 | SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | E Group A |
| 30 | SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | E Group A |
| 31 | SITHFAB025 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee | E Group D |
| 32 | SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | E Group E |
| 33 | BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | E Others |
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
| PC | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later) |
| RAM | 4 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard Disk Space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor Resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics Processor Acceleration Requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| MacOS | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating System | macOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave) |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard Disk Space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor Resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics Processor Acceleration Requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of Software | Associated Costs | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Office 365 | $129 annually | More Info |
| Laptop Details | $450 (approximate only) | Any laptop that meets the specifications above Various |
The costs for this course are as follows:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Enrolment fee | $200 (non-refundable to be paid on application) |
| Course fees | Total cost is AUD $21,000 |
| Material fees | $1500 (includes uniform, toolkit and shoes) (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement) |
| Non-tuition fees | May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website. |
*Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. LMSC provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at Study Australia.
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.lmsc.edu.au.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with LMSC International Student Handbook.
Students are required to attend 14 hours of face-to-face training and assessment per week plus 6 hours of scheduled distance learning per week. Additional self-directed study is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.
Term 1 will involve classroom-based training and assessment and from term 2 onwards, training and assessment will also be completed in the commercial training kitchen. This course includes work placement hours of 200 (20 hours per week over 10 weeks) during term 6. These hours are part of the course and must be completed by the students within the term.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may provide you support based on those needs.
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