Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
DOLPH BUSINESS SCHOOL (DBS) welcomes you to embark on a practical learning experience through the development of culinary skills of Commercial Cookery. Every student is supported throughout the journey of the duration of the course, to acquire the skills of commercial cookery by satisfying the competency requirements of each unit…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
DOLPH BUSINESS SCHOOL (DBS) welcomes you to embark on a practical learning experience through the development of culinary skills of Commercial Cookery. Every student is supported throughout the journey of the duration of the course, to acquire the skills of commercial cookery by satisfying the competency requirements of each unit of study. DBS offers a good learning environment, friendly and professional trainers, and a campus that is close to public transport for easy access.
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 in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
Work Based Training
Students are required to complete a minimum of 48 food service periods of 4 hours each in a commercial kitchen to meet the qualification requirements of SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
Please note that Students who have completed SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at DBS with 48 service periods of 4 hours in commercial kitchen, having pathway leading to Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, will only have to Complete the remaining 12 service periods of 4 hours each while completing SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. This could be also undertaken in a simulated environment that satisfies the competency requirements.
Career Opportunities
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 in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
Possible job titles include: chef, chef-de-partie.
University Pathways
Students who successfully qualify in SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery will be able to enrol into SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management subject to credit exemptions at DBS.
Assessments
Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the commercial kitchen settings when required to simulate real work environment. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions. Students undertaking this course will have access to Student learning resources, learner instructions and guidelines, Commercial Training Kitchen, access to commercial restaurants for their Work Based Training Program.
Assessments comprise of:
- Demonstrations
- Written Questions Answers
- Case Studies
- Projects
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years of age or over at the time of commencement of the course.
- Completed Year 12 (Australian) or equivalent.
- International students must meet Student Visa requirements and provide evidence of English language proficiency with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or study minimum of 6 weeks of upper intermediate level ELICOS at approved education providers.
- Prospective international students seeking enrolment for VET courses at Dolph Business School (DBS) will have to complete a placement test to assess their Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills. This allows DBS trainers and assessors to assess student’s capability to pursue the qualifications enrolled, and then support and assist students who may need extra attention at the time of enrolment or throughout their period of study. DBS may also recommend students to enrol into an English course for a required period if needed at any other school that provides English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dolph Business School, located in Melbourne, offers a wide range of nationally recognised, quality qualifications and short courses for students to choose from. Students can take a short course to acquire a particular skill set or knowledge required for their role, or complete a qualification to get a leg up in today’s competitive environment.The School has excellent track record with ASQA and has maintained a perfect compliance record since the very beginning. This ensures that students are provided a high standard of training and assessment services. Maintaining a team of qualified and dedicated trainers with real-life industry experience, Dolph Business School offers innovative and industry-approved approach to training.
