Whether you want to enhance your passion for cooking or strengthen your skills in Commercial Cooking, CMNL Academy can provide you with training that includes practical hands-on experiences.

With multiple Nationally recognised qualifications and short courses on offer you can acquire a range of skills and knowledge to reach your goals. CMNL Academy is committed to developing customised training solutions to meet your needs. . Please consult with one of our team to find the right course for you.

Apprentice cooking in the kitchen

Course overview

This qualification is designed to turn your passion for cooking into a career. It is for individuals who want to seek employment as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Duration: 12-18 months

Study Type:

  • Work-based training/assessing (Minimum of 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen that cover a combination of service periods and menu styles must be demonstrated)
  • Face-to-face workshops
  • Self-paced study

Location:

  • Training may occur on the job or;
  • at our custom-built training rooms situated within the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, 20-26 Canterbury Rd Hurlstone Park NSW 2193

Course Fee:                            

  • Price is based upon specific eligibility requirements
  • Concessions may be available to some students
  • Eligible students and trainees in New South Wales are subsidised by the NSW Government.
  • This course is approved for traineeship funding. Traineeships can be delivered in the workplace at a time that is convenient for you and your employees.

 

For consumer protection information please visit https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students

Course outcomes

  • On successful completion you will be awarded a Nationally Recognised Qualification for SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Issued by CMNL Academy RTO# 6871

Who should attend this course?

This course is designed for those who wish to develop a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. They will be expected to use discretion and judgement, work with some independence under limited supervision using plans, policies, and procedures to guide work activities.

Career pathways:

Units of study aim to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to take be a:

  • Commercial Cook

When you’ve successfully completed this qualification, you may apply for positions as a commercial cook across a variety of organisations.

You can also transition into the:

  • SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or
  • SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Course outline

Core Units:

This qualification consists of 25 Units of competency (20 Core and 5 Electives)

SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups

SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishes

SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breads

SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook

SITHKOP009* Clean kitchen premises and equipment

SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes

SITHPAT016* Produce desserts

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills

SITXINV006* Receive, store, and maintain stock

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices

 

Elective Units:

SITHCCC026* Package prepared foodstuffs

SITHCCC032* Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods

SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffets

SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items

SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess, and control safety risks

Alternate electives options are available upon request. For enquiries, please contact on (02) 9559 0025 or info@cmnlacademy.com.au

Assessments methods

During the course, you will undertake a wide range of assessment activities including:

  • Formative & Summative assessments that may include:
  • Knowledge tests ie:
    • Multiple choice questions
    • Matching answers
    • Short answer questions
    • Extended text responses
  • Case studies
  • Workplace projects, assignments, and practical tasks
  • Logbooks of completed workplace tasks

Things you need to know

Identification:

Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, proof of age card, student card). If participants do not provide a valid form of I.D. Statements of Attainment will not be issued
Please note that non-Australian Driver’s Licences are not accepted.

Unique Student Identifier:

From 1 January 2015, all students participating in Nationally Recognised Training in Australia will need to have a Unique Student Identifier, or USI.
A USI is like an account number and is made up of letters and numbers, giving you access to all of your student records and results in one place.

Get a USI | Unique Student Identifier

Find your USI | Unique Student Identifier

Entry requirements:

There are no education or physical entry requirements for this qualification.

English language requirements:

In order to successfully enrol in this course, you must have a level of proficiency in written English, allowing you to engage in the course materials and content and ensuring you can undertake the variety of assessments.

Literacy and numeracy:

Learners will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine their ACSF level. The LLN assessment identifies the learner’s current LLN skill level to check whether they have the minimum skills required to successfully participate in the program and can develop the necessary employability skills. The assessment also identifies if LLN assistance will be required for the learner to undertake the course.

Reasonable adjustments can be made after consultation. If you require specific assistance, please contact us on (02) 9559 0025 or info@cmnlacademy.com.au

RPL/Credit Transfer:

If you are eligible for RPL/Credit Transfer you may be able to complete your program faster or in a way that is more efficient.  If you believe that you have already achieved the learning outcomes of a particular unit or you have worked in a relevant role for a long time, then you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or a Credit Transfer. If you think you are eligible for RPL, please refer to the Student Handbook for further information. CMNL Academy recognises Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by any RTO.

Please read the Student Handbook for further information

Plating food in the Kitchen

Course overview

This qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to take on a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen as chef or cook.  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.

Duration: 12-18 months

Study Type:

  • Work-based training/assessing
  • Face-to-face workshops
  • Self-paced study

Minimum of 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen that cover a combination of service periods and menu styles must be demonstrated

Location:

  • Training may occur on the job or;
  • at our custom-built training rooms situated within the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, 20-26 Canterbury Rd Hurlstone Park NSW 2193

Course Fee:                            

  • Price is based upon specific eligibility requirements
  • Concessions may be available to some students
  • Eligible students and trainees in New South Wales are subsidised by the NSW Government.
  • This course is approved for traineeship funding. Traineeships can be delivered in the workplace at a time that is convenient for you and your employees.

 

For consumer protection information please visit https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students

Course outcomes

  • On successful completion you will be awarded a Nationally Recognised Qualification for SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
  • Issued by CMNL Academy RTO# 6871

On successful completion you will be awarded a Nationally Recognised Qualification, SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Awarded by CMNL Academy RTO# 6871

Who should attend this course?

This qualification is for those that are seeking to pursue their career in commercial cookery or seeking pathways to higher-level qualifications such as the Diploma of Hospitality Management. Individuals at this level are likely operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

Career pathways:

Units of study aim to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to take on various roles ie:

  • Chef
  • Chef de Partie
  • Kitchen Manager

When you’ve successfully completed this qualification, you may apply for positions supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen as chef or cook across a variety of organisations.

You can also transition into the:

SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management

Course outline

Core Units:

This qualification consists of 33 Units of competency (27 Core and 6 Electives)

SITHCCC023*Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC027*Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC028*Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC029*Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups

SITHCCC030*Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC031*Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035*Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC036*Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC037*Prepare seafood dishes

SITHCCC041*Produce cakes, pastries, and breads

SITHCCC042*Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHCCC043*Work effectively as a cook

SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes

SITHKOP012*Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

SITHKOP013*Plan cooking operations

SITHKOP015*Design and cost menus

SITHPAT016*Produce desserts

SITXCOM010 Manage conflict

SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXFSA008*Develop and implement a food safety program

SITXHRM008 Roster staff

SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people

SITXINV006*Receive, store, and maintain stock

SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations

SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

 

Elective Units:

SITHCCC026*Package prepared foodstuffs

SITHCCC038*Produce and serve food for buffets

SITHCCC044*Prepare specialised food items

SITXINV007 Purchase goods

SITXINV008 Control stock

SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess, and control safety risks

Alternate electives options are available upon request. For enquiries, please contact on (02) 9559 0025 or info@cmnlacademy.com.au

Assessments methods

During the course, you will undertake a wide range of assessment activities including:

Minimum of 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen that cover a combination of service periods and menu styles must be demonstrated

  • Formative & Summative assessments that include:
  • On the job skills assessments
  • Knowledge tests
  • Work experience
  • Logbooks of completed workplace tasks

Things you need to know

Identification:

Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, proof of age card, student card). If participants do not provide a valid form of I.D. Statements of Attainment will not be issued
Please note that non-Australian Driver’s Licences are not accepted.

Unique Student Identifier:

From 1 January 2015, all students participating in Nationally Recognised Training in Australia will need to have a Unique Student Identifier, or USI.
A USI is like an account number and is made up of letters and numbers, giving you access to all of your student records and results in one place.

Get a USI | Unique Student Identifier

Find your USI | Unique Student Identifier

Entry requirements:

There are no education or physical entry requirements for this qualification.

English language requirements:

In order to successfully enrol in this course, you must have a level of proficiency in written English, allowing you to engage in the course materials and content and ensuring you can undertake the variety of assessments.

Literacy and numeracy:

Learners will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine their ACSF level. The LLN assessment identifies the learner’s current LLN skill level to check whether they have the minimum skills required to successfully participate in the program and can develop the necessary employability skills. The assessment also identifies if LLN assistance will be required for the learner to undertake the course.

Reasonable adjustments can be made after consultation. If you require specific assistance, please contact us on (02) 9559 0025 or info@cmnlacademy.com.au

RPL/Credit Transfer:

If you are eligible for RPL/Credit Transfer you may be able to complete your program faster or in a way that is more efficient.  If you believe that you have already achieved the learning outcomes of a particular unit or you have worked in a relevant role for a long time, then you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or a Credit Transfer. If you think you are eligible for RPL, please refer to the Student Handbook for further information. CMNL Academy recognises Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by any RTO.

Please read the Student Handbook for further information