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SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery Stream)

Duration

up to 104 weeks

Cricos Code

118183H

Tution Fees

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Course Overview​

The Commercial Cookery Stream of the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management is designed for students who want to combine advanced culinary skills with strong management capabilities. This stream focuses on developing expertise in kitchen operations, menu planning, food safety, and quality control, while also building the leadership skills needed to manage a professional kitchen. Students gain hands-on experience in preparing a wide range of dishes and learn how to operate efficiently in high-pressure, commercial kitchen environments.

Throughout the stream, students build the skills required to lead kitchen teams, manage costs, and maintain high standards of food production and presentation. Emphasis is placed on creativity, consistency, and operational efficiency, preparing graduates for roles such as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager. With a strong focus on global industry standards, the Commercial Cookery Stream provides international students with a pathway to exciting culinary careers both in Australia and worldwide.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Educare has the following course entry requirements: International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
  • Completed Australian Year 12 or its overseas equivalent or an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate III or higher

Course Structure

Qualification Requirements

Fourteen (14) core units and nineteen (19) elective units are required for the award of the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.

CodeTitleCore or Elective
BSBFIN601Manage organisational financesCore
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plansCore
SITXCCS016Develop and manage quality customer service practicesCore
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgetsCore
SITXFIN011Manage physical assetsCore
SITXGLC002Identify and manage legal risks and comply with lawCore
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXHRM010Recruit, select and induct staffCore
SITXHRM012Monitor staff performanceCore
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsCore
SITXMGT005Establish and conduct business relationshipsCore
SITXMPR014Develop and implement marketing strategiesCore
SITXWHS008Establish and maintain a work health and safety systemCore
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safetyElective ‘A’
SITHCCC043*Work effectively as a cookElective ‘B’
SITHCCC023*Use food preparation equipmentElective ‘C’
BSBTWK501Lead diversity and InclusionElective ‘D’
SITHCCC027*Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookeryElective ‘C’
SITHCCC028*Prepare appetisers and saladsElective ‘C’
SITHCCC029*Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsElective ‘C’
SITHCCC030*Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesElective ‘C’
SITHCCC031*Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesElective ‘C’
SITHCCC035*Prepare poultry dishesElective ‘C’
SITHCCC036*Prepare meat dishesElective ‘C’
SITHCCC037*Prepare seafood dishesElective ‘C’
SITHCCC039*Produce pates and terrinesElective ‘C’
SITHCCC040*Prepare and serve cheeseElective ‘C’
SITHCCC041*Produce cakes, pastries and breadsElective ‘C’
SITHCCC042*Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsElective ‘C’
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practicesElective ‘C’
SITXFSA008*Develop and implement a food safety programElective ‘C’
SITXHRM008Roster StaffElective ‘D’

Work Placement

Students will be required to complete a work placement of a minimum 200 hours within an approved commercial kitchen facility as detailed in the assessment requirements of the unit SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook.

This unit is completed in Term 8. Student are required to complete 20 hours per week of work placement for 10 weeks that requires the completion of 48 service periods.

Delivery Location

  • Suite 203, Level 2/118 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
  • Commercial training kitchen

Delivery Mode

  • Students are required to attend 14 hours of training and assessment per week plus 6 hours of structured self-study learning per week.
  • 5 hours of self-directed study per week.
  • Mandatory work placement in an approved work placement venue.

Duration

The Programme is 104 weeks in length (80 weeks of training and 24 weeks of holidays)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about studying the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management at Elevare International College.

This qualification prepares highly skilled senior managers to coordinate hospitality operations, make strategic business decisions, and lead in various sectors including restaurants, hotels, clubs, and cafes.

International students must be at least 18 years of age, have an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent), and have completed Australian Year 12 or an AQF Certificate IV or higher. Access to a laptop with Microsoft Office is also required.

This course is delivered through face-to-face classroom sessions, structured supervised study sessions, and includes a mandatory work placement in an approved venue.

The course duration is 104 weeks, which includes 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each, and 24 weeks of holidays.

Yes, students are required to complete a minimum of 192 hours of work placement within an approved commercial kitchen facility. This placement is completed in Term 8 with 20 hours per week for 10 weeks.