INTERNATIONAL

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

CRICOS Code: 094564G
National Code: SIT40516

2023

Description

Gain high end commercial cookery skills or boost you existing career as an experienced cook or chef. After gaining suitable industry experience work as a chef, chef de partie, or sous chef and take on a leading role in the kitchen. You’ll enhance your cooking skills along with the management and finance skills need for success. Learn about organising a professional kitchen including selection, preparation, executing and cooking different menus and techniques.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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52 weeks

40 weeks

Chefs and Cooks

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Regency Park

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

22 hours per week

Full Time

January, July

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Course Notes

Students may wish to consider one of three TAFE SA packages:
1. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, and the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
2. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, and the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.
3. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management and the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management. Students would receive 36 units of credit (approximately 1 year) into the Bachelor, making the Bachelor duration 2 years.
Students choosing the cookery package, which includes the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery will, during the 2nd semester of the package, study concurrently the rest of the Certificate III and commence the first 3 units of the Certificate IV. Details of the concurrent study schedule and charges will be outlined in the offer letter.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $2060

AUD $515^*

Semester 2

AUD $8760

Fee Totals

AUD $10820

AUD $515^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $11335

* Students will be required to purchase a name badge (A$10), a uniform (approximately A$115 excluding shoes) and equipment/knives (approximately A$390) unless already purchased for the previous course. Details for these expenses will be provided closer to or on enrolment. Students choosing the cookery package, which includes the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, will be required to pay 50% of the Certificate III fee in their 1st semester. Then, in the 2nd semester of the package students will study concurrently and be required to pay the remaining 50% of the Certificate III fee, as well as the charge for the first few units of the Certificate IV. Details of the concurrent study schedule and charges will be outlined in the offer letter.

Note: TAFE SA course fees are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. As such, the course fees for 2023 have increased and are published on this site. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Chef, chef de partie, or sous chef in a small hospitality establishment.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516)
This course includes managing diversity, food preparation equipment, basic methods of cookery, appetisers, salads, stocks, sauces, soups, poultry, seafood, meat, cakes, pastries, breads, planning and costing basic menus, desserts, leadership and food and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 26 core units and 7 elective units.

93%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

88%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Coach others in job skills	20	SAAZS	SITXHRM001
Coordinate cooking operations	100	SABDK	SITHKOP005
Develop menus for special dietary requirements	15	SABEP	SITHKOP004
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	40	FACNL	BSBSUS401
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices	30	SABBC	SITXWHS003
Lead and manage people	60	SAAYR	SITXHRM003
Maintain the quality of perishable items	10	SABDX	SITXINV002
Manage conflict	20	SAAYK	SITXCOM005
Manage diversity in the workplace	60	FACMZ	BSBDIV501
Manage finances within a budget	30	SAAYM	SITXFIN003
Monitor work operations	20	SAAYT	SITXMGT001
Participate in safe food handling practices	40	SABDW	SITXFSA002
Plan and cost basic menus	30	SABEN	SITHKOP002
Prepare appetisers and salads	25	SABED	SITHCCC006
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery	45	SABDE	SITHCCC005
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements	75	SABDG	SITHCCC018
Prepare meat dishes	50	SABEK	SITHCCC014
Prepare poultry dishes	25	SABEG	SITHCCC012
Prepare seafood dishes	30	SABEH	SITHCCC013
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups	35	SABEE	SITHCCC007
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes	45	SABEF	SITHCCC008
Produce cakes, pastries and breads	40	SABEL	SITHCCC019
Produce desserts	100	SABDS	SITHPAT006
Use food preparation equipment	25	SABDD	SITHCCC001
Use hygienic practices for food safety	15	SABDT	SITXFSA001
Work effectively as a cook	80	SABEM	SITHCCC020

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Carry out basic workplace calculations	20	TAALS	TLIE1005
Clean kitchen premises and equipment	13	SABDH	SITHKOP001
Handle and serve cheese	5	SABFH	SITHCCC017
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	20	FABRL	BSBSUS201
Participate in safe work practices	12	SAAZC	SITXWHS001
Prepare and present simple dishes	25	SABEC	SITHCCC002
Prepare curry pastes and powders	25	SABFG	SITHASC007
Use cookery skills effectively	50	SABDF	SITHCCC011
Work effectively with others	15	FABPH	BSBWOR203

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.