Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

33 units must be completed:

27 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

6 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

BSBDIV501A Manage diversity in the workplace

BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

SITHCCC101 Use food preparation equipment *

SITHCCC201 Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery *

SITHCCC202 Produce appetisers and salads *

SITHCCC203 Produce stocks, sauces and soups *

SITHCCC204 Produce vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes *

SITHCCC301 Produce poultry dishes *

SITHCCC302 Produce seafood dishes *

SITHCCC303 Produce meat dishes *

SITHCCC307 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements *

SITHCCC308 Produce cakes, pastries and breads *

SITHCCC309 Work effectively as a cook *

SITHKOP302 Plan and cost basic menus

SITHKOP402 Develop menus for special dietary requirements

SITHKOP403 Coordinate cooking operations *

SITHPAT306 Produce desserts *

SITXCOM401 Manage conflict

SITXFIN402 Manage finances within a budget

SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA201 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXHRM301 Coach others in job skills

SITXHRM402 Lead and manage people

SITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable items *

SITXMGT401 Monitor work operations

SITXWHS401 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

*Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Elective units

Administration

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

Asian Cookery

SITHASC202 Produce Asian appetisers and snacks *

SITHASC203 Produce Asian stocks and soups *

SITHASC204 Produce Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments *

SITHASC205 Produce Asian salads *

SITHASC206 Produce Asian rice and noodles *

SITHASC207 Produce curry pastes and powders *

SITHASC301 Produce Asian cooked dishes *

SITHASC302 Produce Asian desserts *

SITHASC303 Produce Japanese cooked dishes *

SITHASC304 Produce sashimi *

SITHASC305 Produce sushi *

SITHASC306 Produce Japanese desserts *

SITHASC307 Produce dim sum *

SITHASC308 Produce Chinese roast meat and poultry dishes *

SITHASC309 Produce tandoori dishes *

SITHASC310 Produce Indian breads *

SITHASC311 Produce Indian sweetmeats *

SITHASC312 Produce Indian pickles and chutneys *

*Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Client and Customer Service

SITXCCS303 Provide service to customers

SITXCCS401 Enhance the customer service experience

Commercial Cookery and Catering

SITHCCC104 Package prepared foodstuffs *

SITHCCC205 Produce cook-chill and cook freeze foods *

SITHCCC206 Rethermalise chilled and frozen foods *

SITHCCC304 Produce and serve food for buffets *

SITHCCC305 Produce pates and terrines *

SITHCCC306 Handle and serve cheese *

SITHCCC401 Produce specialised food items *

SITHCCC402 Prepare portion-controlled meat cuts *

*Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Communication and Teamwork

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

Computer Operations and ICT Management

BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents

BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets

BSBITU203A Communicate electronically

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

BSBWOR204A Use business technology

Events

SITXEVT401 Plan in-house events or functions

Finance

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A Process payroll

BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports

SITXFIN401 Interpret financial information

Food and Beverage

SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol

SITHFAB202 Operate a bar *^

SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve espresso coffee *

SITHFAB304 Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs ^

SITHFAB305 Provide advice on Australian wines ^

SITHFAB306 Provide advice on imported wines ^

SITHFAB307 Provide table service of food and beverage *^

SITHFAB308 Provide silver service *

SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food

SITHFAB310 Provide advice on food and beverage matching ^

SITHFAB311 Provide gueridon service *

*Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

^Prerequisite is SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol

Food Safety

SITXFSA202 Transport and store food

SITXFSA401 Develop and implement a food safety program

Human Resource Management

SITXHRM401 Roster staff

TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace

Inventory

SITXINV201 Receive and store stock

SITXINV301 Purchase goods

SITXINV401 Control stock

Kitchen Operations

SITHKOP401 Plan and display buffets *

SITHKOP404 Plan catering for events or functions

*Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Management and Leadership

BSBHRM403B Support performance-management processes

BSBMGT405A Provide personal leadership

Marketing and Public Relations

SITXMPR401 Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

SITXMPR403 Plan and implement sales activities

SITXMPR404 Coordinate marketing activities

Merchandising

SIRXMER201 Merchandise products

Patisserie

SITHPAT302 Produce gateaux, torten and cakes *

SITHPAT305 Produce petits fours *

SITHPAT401 Prepare and model marzipan *

SITHPAT402 Produce chocolate confectionery *

SITHPAT403 Model sugar based decorations *

SITHPAT404 Design and produce sweet buffet showpieces *

*Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Quality and Innovation

BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation

Small Business Management

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB403A Market the small business

BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning

Work Health and Safety

SITXWHS301 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Working in Industry

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

SITHIND201 Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and contexts at this level are as follows:

Caterer in small catering operation

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB403A Market the small business

BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning

BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

SITHKOP401 Plan and display buffets

SITHKOP404 Plan catering for events or functions

Chef de partie in a large hotel kitchen

BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

SITHCCC401 Produce specialised food items

SITHKOP401 Plan and display buffets

SITHKOP404 Plan catering for events or functions

SITXFIN401 Interpret financial information

SITXHRM401 Roster staff

Chef in a cafe or small restaurant

SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food

SITHKOP404 Plan catering for events or functions

SITXCCS401 Enhance the customer service experience

SITXFSA401 Develop and implement a food safety program

SITXINV301 Purchase goods

Kitchen supervisor in an aged care facility

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

SITHKOP404 Plan catering for events or functions

SITXHRM401 Roster staff

SITXINV301 Purchase goods

SITXINV401 Control stock