Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities that require the application of a limited range of practical skills in a defined context. Graduates can apply these skills in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. The qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway and for VET in Schools delivery. Valuable experience in cooking for the general public is gained through working at Swinburne's modern training restaurants and/or practical work placements.
Course Structure:
This course is conducted on-campus and is also available as a work-based traineeship (six months duration). Applicants may also be eligible to undertake this course as a pre-apprenticeship program with practical placement and employment assistance. On successful completion of the Certificate II students can enter an apprenticeship to complete the Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or a certificate course in other hospitality streams.
Units of Study:
Units of Study SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures SITHCCC001A Organise and prepare food SITHCCC002A Present food SITHCCC003A Receive and store kitchen supplies SITHCCC004A Clean and maintain kitchen premises SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers and salads SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces and soups SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes SITHCCC014A Prepare pastries, cakes and yeast goods SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook and serve food for food service
Career Opportunities:
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as: preparing breakfast items preparing a range of fast food items preparing a range of non-alcoholic drinks preparing sandwiches preparing appetisers and salads preparing hot and cold desserts Possible job titles include: breakfast cook short order cook fast food cook
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 11 or its equivalent, or mature age. Applicants who have completed VET in schools will receive advanced standing. Students satisfying age requirements may also undertake this course as a pre-apprenticeship program.
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain unit requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
The Victorian Government introduced a new TAFE fee structure from 1 July 2009. Details of the new fee structure and 2010 fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees.
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made direct to Swinburne. Contact the Department of Hospitality, Tourism & Events: Lilydale: (03) 9215 7047 Prahran: (03) 9214 6589
Further information:
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Submit an Online Enquiry Website: www.tafe.swinburne.edu.au/ahs
