Entry Requirements

Qualification Package Entry Requirements

No Specific entry requirements are for this course according to qualification package but Department of Human Affairs (DHA) requirements are applicable.

Pre-training Review:

CIT’s policies seek to remove barriers within learning and assessment processes and practices, which place individuals with specific needs and appropriateness of course for applicant.

CIT is responsible for obtaining enrolment details in full, as outlined on the Enrolment Application Form and ensure that information pertaining to individual learning requirements is provided to participants prior to enrolment. Pre-Training Review will be done during application processing in accordance with the applicant’s provided information. This review consists of information related to each learner’s previous education, training and work experience. This review will be conducted in order to determine if there is a need to recognise existing competencies through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and / or Credit for prior studies.

Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer approval will shorten the length of the course accordingly.
Please refer to Pre-Training Review Policy and Procedure.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN Test):

ACSF level 3 is required in reading, writing, learning, oral communication, and numeracy. Students will be undertaking LLN test and demonstrate ACSF level 3 to gain entry into the course. It will be conducted same day as pre-training review.

If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, students will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs with institute at additional cost. CIT will not charge any referral fees.

RTO Admission requirements

CIT has the following admission requirements for all students:

core units

BSBHRM613	Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies
BSBLDR811	Lead strategic transformation
TAELED803	Implement improved learning practice

elective units

BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBHRM611	Contribute to organisational performance development
BSBINS603	Initiate and lead applied research
BSBLDR812	Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
BSBSTR801	Lead innovative thinking and practice

pathways

On successful completion of this course the student would be awarded SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, which is nationally recognised qualification. This could help student to gain entry into career paths or higher education in hospitality industry.

Pathway Into The Qualification

Individuals may enter Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification.

Pathway From The Qualification

After achieving SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Individuals could progress to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or other higher Qualifications in SIT training package or any other related sector.

Employment Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

Possible job title includes:Cook (Large Restaurant) Cook (Restaurant and Catering Company) Cook (Small Restaurant or Cafe)

Please refer to the following source for Pathway and employment outcomes and Job Pathways Charts illustrating potential career pathways within that industry. Source: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT30821

important information

CIT’s responsibilities to the students:

•    Providing Quality Training and Assessment
•    Complying with the standards for RTOs 2015
•    Issuing AQF certification, when all the assessment and financial requirements are met by the students.

Please note that CIT does not provide any guarantee of:

•    A migration Outcome.
•    A learner will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
•    A training product can be competed in a manner which does not meet the requirements of the relevant training package or VET accredited course; or
•    A learner will obtain a particular employment outcome
•    Licensing outcome

Student must read student handbook before making an enrolment decision. You can contact CIT student services for any further information.

Resources / Materials

Apart from Human Resources including training and assessment staff, support staff, course participants for role-plays and activities, following will be provided by CIT.

Learning Resources

The learning resources provided to students during the training and assessment include but not limited to:

•    PowerPoint presentations
•    Learner guides
•    Legislative documentation where required,
•    References according to individual units

Physical Resources

Facilities, Equipment and Learning Resources

CIT will provide facilities, equipment and all the learning resources required to deliver training and assessment of each unit according to its requirements. CIT will provide training / assessment facility in form of classrooms, commercial kitchen and simulated environment for training and assessment and all other resources required to deliver the unit of competency in the course.