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 as a commercial cook in various kitchen settings such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias, and coffee shops. This course includes work-based training.
Face-to-Face: Classroom and kitchen-based commercial cookery environment, including work-based training.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Overall band score of 5.5, with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have completed a minimum of Year 12 (or equivalent qualification)
Student Visa English Language Proficiency Requirement
If you apply for a student visa to study in Australia, you need to meet the following minimum English language test score requirements.
IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent
For detailed information, visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website: Subclass 500 Student visa
On completion of the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, students may pursue a SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery pathway) course at HIC or other CRICOS registered training organisations.