Description

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions.

Course Pathways

Pathways into this qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:
• SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery / SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Pathways from this qualification

On successful completion of this course students will be eligible to undertake SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Employment Pathway for Students

This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations at positions like:
• Banquet or function manager
• Bar manager
• Chef manager
• Chef de cuisine
• Executive housekeeper
• Chef patisserie
• Front office manager
• Gaming manager
• Kitchen manager
• Motel manager
• Restaurant manager
• Sous chef
• Unit manager (catering operations)

**Please Note: The pathways are not prerequisites; rather a reference point that can be utilised by CIT when determining the suitability for enrolment with prospective learners. For additional details please refer Entry Requirements.

Entry Requirements

All international students should be able to meet the English requirements as required under the assessment level of the student by Department of Home Affairs. Cornell Institute of training accepts the results from International English Language Testing System (IELTS), PTE Academic English or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as below:

Acceptable Form of evidence for English Language Profi¬ciency at Cornell Institute of Training	Acceptable Score for Direct Entry Level for Certifi¬cate/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma Courses
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic	6
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) - (IBT)	60-78
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)- (IBT)	51.6

Academic Requirements:

Australian year 12 Equivalent of other countries

Age Requirements:

For international students, CIT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Other entry requirements apply:

Cornell Institute of Training conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview and LLND assessment may also be required

Course Structure

Unit of Competency Code	Unit of Competency Title	Core/Elective
SITXCOM010	Manage conflicts	Core
SITXHRM009	Lead and manage people	Core
SITXMGT004	Monitor work operations	Core
SITXWHS007	Implement and monitor work health and safety practices	Core
SITXMGT005	Establish and conduct business relationship	Core
SITXCCS015	Enhance customer service experiences	Core
SITXFIN010	Prepare and monitor budget	Core
SITXGLC002	Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law	Core
SITXCCS016	Develop and manage quality customer service practices	Core
SITXFIN009	Manage finances within budget	Core
SITXHRM008	Roster staff	Core
SITXFSA005	Use Hygienic Practices for food safety	Elective
SITHCCC027	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery	Elective
SITHKOP009	Clean kitchen premises and equipment	Elective
SITHCCC040	Prepare and serve cheese	Elective
SITHCCC025*	Prepare and present sandwiches	Elective
SITHCCC026*	Package prepared foodstuffs	Elective
SITHCCC029	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups	Elective
SITHCCC039*	Produce pates and terrines	Elective
SITHCCC030*	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes	Elective
SITHCCC031*	Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes	Elective
SITHCCC035*	Prepare poultry dishes	Elective
SITHCCC036*	Prepare meat dishes	Elective
SITHCCC037*	Prepare seafood dishes	Elective
SITHKOP010	Plan and cost recipes	Elective
SITHPAT016*	Produce desserts	Elective
SITXHRM007	Coach others in job skills	Elective
SITHCCC043	Work effectively as a cook (WBT)	Elective

Assessment Method

• Demonstrations
• Written Questions Answers
• Case Studies
• Projects
• Workplace Training

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered via face-to-face training and independent study. The following techniques are employed during face-to-face delivery depending on the subject matter: trainer demonstrations, power point presentations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students’ complete tasks to workplace standards.

Students also undertake independent study and assessment activities in addition to scheduled classes. Examples of activities include undertaking homework set by trainers, research, reading, practicing applying knowledge and skills learnt in class, and preparing for and undertaking out of class assessment tasks.

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 recognition of prior learning for part or all of your intended course, based on your previous experiences and learning. For further information refer to www.cornell.vic.edu.au

Credit Transfer

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.

International students

Cornell Institute of Training offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements.