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.
Work placement information
Students who are completing this course MUST undertake mandatory work placement of minimum of 60 complete food service periods (shifts) in hospitality and catering organisations which could include restaurants, educational institutions, health establishments, defence forces, cafeterias, kiosks, cafes, residential caterers, in flight and other transport caterers, and event and function caterers. Menu types you will be required to prepare may be classical, contemporary or ethnic and service may be formal or informal. During these service periods, students must demonstrate the ability to prepare, cook and present items for at least two different menu styles from à la carte, set menu, buffet or cyclical.
Career opportunities
Sous Chef
Breakfast Chef
Chef de Partie
Commis Chef
Demi Chef
Pathway from the qualification
Students can progress to study SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management after successfully completing this qualification.
Course duration
Total of 90 weeks which is made up of 55 contact weeks, 15 weeks of work placement plus 20 weeks of holiday breaks.
Expected September 2026
Sydney Business and Travel Academy
Level 2 & 6, 401 Sussex Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
Expected September 2026
Cookery Campus
81a Foveaux Street,
SURRY HILLS,
New South Wales,
2010, SYDNEY, Australia
International students wishing to study this qualification at SBTA must also demonstrate the following requirements:
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age;
• Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent school qualifications;
• Minimum score of upper intermediate level of English such as: IELTS 5.5, or equivalent or an English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from any NEAS accredited ELICOS provider.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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