CRICOS PROGRAM CODE: 112925A
FEES
Enrolment Fee/Application Fee:
AUD $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition Fees:
AUD $16,000
Fees include all material costs and learning resources.
78 Weeks
(including holidays)
This qualifcation 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 qualifcation 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.
All students must be aged 18 years or over (International students) at the time of applying for admission to the College.
Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12th Qualification
Learners are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details.
English Language Requirements
IELTS overall band of 6 or above
TOEFL IBT test score band of 64 equivalents or above
PTE Academic band score 50 - 56 equivalent or above
Satisfactory completion of General English – Upper Intermediate level or
Successful Completion of Certificate III in Spoken and Written English (10725NAT) or equivalent course or
Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in English or
Completion of full-time studies in Australia towards a Certificate IV or above foundation course or Student’s first language is English
Student was educated for 5 years in an English speaking country.
If there are doubts about the student’s English language skills to cope in an academic environment and if he/she cannot provide a satisfactory IELTS score or equivalent, the student will undergo the college English placement test will be required to complete it with a satisfactory result.
You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.
Face-to-Face: Classroom and kitchen-based commercial cookery environment, including work-based training;
Full time (20 hours per week – Learners may require 5 hours* of self-directed learning per week (*Indicative only).
Work Placement
Students are also required to undertake and complete practical placement that includes 48 food service periods in a commercial kitchen, the equivalent of 200 hours, to meet the qualification requirements. The practical training and assessment will take place at the CIC’s fully equipped commercial kitchen facility or as advised.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning. You may be eligible for recog- nition of prior learning for part or all of your intended course, based on your previous experiences and learning. For further information refer to
www.collins.vic.edu.au
Demonstrations
Written Questions Answers
Case Studies
Projects
Workplace Training
Employment Pathway for Students
Example of possible job roles include;
Chef
Chef de Partie
Cook