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12 months full time / 3 years part time
12 months
February, April, July
February, July
Are you an aspiring head chef or restaurateur? Our Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery SIT40516 provides the ingredients that you need to serve up a truly appetising career. Created by industry for industry, with a focus on increasing the knowledge and techniques required for supervisory roles, you’ll graduate with the skills to run any restaurant and lead any kitchen.
Our staff have years of industry experience, and will provide you with the unique insights of a head chef. You will learn how to take control of a restaurant kitchen, assume responsibility for the production of your menu, delegate tasks to kitchen sections and gain the knowledge and experience of how best to manage your own kitchen. You will develop your own signature dishes and serve them to customers in St Georges, our award-winning restaurant, giving you real industry experience even while you study.
Training in technical cookery skills and kitchen management will prepare you for any culinary challenge - whether that’s managing the financial side of a restaurant or mastering the latest trends on our plates. This combination is a recipe for success in running kitchens around Australia and around the world.
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute.
3 years part-time traineeship. Self-paced workplace delivery (minimum 1 unit per month). All Hospitality training is conducted between Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 9.30pm. The nature of the industry requires students to participate in service periods that are reflective of the job outcomes and will include lunch and dinner service periods within our student-led cafes and restaurants.
We use various forms of assessment, including practical assessment, assignments, class work, role-playing, theory tests and direct observation.
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
BSBDIV501 | MANAGE DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE | Core | 60 |
BSBSUS201 | PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES | Elective | 20 |
BSBSUS401 | IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES | Core | 40 |
BSBWOR203 | WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS | Elective | 15 |
SITHCCC001 | USE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT | Elective | 25 |
SITHCCC005 | PREPARE DISHES USING BASIC METHODS OF COOKERY | Core | 45 |
SITHCCC006 | PREPARE APPETISERS AND SALADS | Core | 25 |
SITHCCC007 | PREPARE STOCKS, SAUCES AND SOUPS | Core | 35 |
SITHCCC008 | PREPARE VEGETABLES, FRUIT, EGG AND FARINACEOUS DISHES | Core | 45 |
SITHCCC011 | USE COOKERY SKILLS EFFECTIVELY | Core | 50 |
SITHCCC012 | PREPARE POULTRY DISHES | Core | 25 |
SITHCCC013 | PREPARE SEAFOOD DISHES | Core | 30 |
SITHCCC014 | PREPARE MEAT DISHES | Core | 50 |
SITHCCC018 | PREPARE FOOD TO MEET SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS | Core | 75 |
SITHCCC019 | PRODUCE CAKES PASTRIES AND BREADS | Core | 40 |
SITHCCC020 | WORK EFFECTIVELY AS A COOK | Core | 80 |
SITHKOP001 | CLEAN KITCHEN PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT | Elective | 13 |
SITHKOP002 | PLAN AND COST BASIC MENUS | Core | 30 |
SITHKOP004 | DEVELOP MENUS FOR SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS | Core | 15 |
SITHKOP005 | COORDINATE COOKING OPERATIONS | Core | 100 |
SITHPAT006 | PRODUCE DESSERTS | Core | 100 |
SITXCCS007 | ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCES | Elective | 40 |
SITXCOM005 | MANAGE CONFLICT | Core | 20 |
SITXFIN003 | MANAGE FINANCES WITHIN A BUDGET | Core | 30 |
SITXFSA001 | USE HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR FOOD SAFETY | Core | 15 |
SITXFSA002 | PARTICIPATE IN SAFE FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES | Core | 40 |
SITXHRM001 | COACH OTHERS IN JOB SKILLS | Core | 20 |
SITXHRM003 | LEAD AND MANAGE PEOPLE | Core | 60 |
SITXINV002 | MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF PERISHABLE ITEMS | Core | 10 |
SITXINV004 | CONTROL STOCK | Elective | 25 |
SITXMGT001 | MONITOR WORK OPERATIONS | Core | 20 |
SITXWHS001 | PARTICIPATE IN SAFE WORK PRACTICES | Elective | 12 |
SITXWHS003 | IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES | Core | 30 |
Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
---|---|---|---|
Tuition fee | $1070 | $5350 | $17600 |
Materials fee | $250 | $250 | $250 |
Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
Total payable | $1495 | $5850 | $18100 |
Per year | $16652 |
Per semester | $8326 |
Materials fee | $250 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2021. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
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Approximate costs of required uniform and equipment to be purchased at orientation
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Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department
Approximate costs:
All required workbooks and texts are provided as part of tuition fees.
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.
You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.
Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend our Skills and Job Centre, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
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If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276
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