This qualification reflects the role of chefs and 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 qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following units of competency:
Core Units:
Electives:
Admission Requirements | |
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Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or older. |
Academic Entry Requirements | Must provide proof of school studies which is equivalent to Australian Year 12 or other higher qualifications. |
Language Requirement | |
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IELTS Score (Minimum) | Must provide valid academic IELTS* of at least 5.5 overall score or equivalent unless exempted or need to submit English Proficiency certificate from an approved ELICOS provider of intermediate level or above; or completion of substantial part of studies of at least an AQF Certificate IV qualification or higher within the last 2 years; or have successfully passed the Rockford College English Placement Test. For further details; please refer to the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) website for Acceptable English and Exemptions. * Note that other English Language Test such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. |