IIFS

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS) – IIFS Entry Requirements:

Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS) – IIFS Entry Requirements:
The student can be exempt from English proficiency condition by providing evidence any of the following:

Course Duration

24 weeks (including public holidays, re-assessment and catch-up days)
Full Time study (minimum 20 hours per week) – Total 620 Hours

Total Course fees

Tuition Fees: $4500
Material Fee: $1000
Non-refundable Application Fee: $500
Total: $6000
Minimum initial deposit required: $1500

Please Note:

Units to be Completed

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.
Unit Code Title Unit Type
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences CORE
SITXCCS016 Develop and manage quality customer service practice CORE
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict CORE
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget CORE
SITXFIN010 Prepare and monitor budgets CORE
SITXGLC002 Research and comply with regulatory requirements CORE
SITXHRM008 Roster staff CORE
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people CORE
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations CORE
SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships CORE
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices CORE
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety ELECTIVE
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook ELECTIVE
SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment ELECTIVE
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery ELECTIVE
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads ELECTIVE
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups ELECTIVE
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes ELECTIVE
SITHCCC031 prepare vegetarian & vegan dishes ELECTIVE
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes* ELECTIVE
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes ELECTIVE
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes ELECTIVE
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets ELECTIVE
SITHCCC040 PREPARE AND SERVE CHEESE ELECTIVE
BSBCMM411 Make presentations ELECTIVE

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Total Course fees

Tuition Fees: $5,000
Material Fee: $1000
Non-refundable Application Fee: $500
Total: $6500
Minimum initial deposit required: $1500

Please Note:

Accommodation and Cost of Living in Australia

The average living costs in Australia is an important part of student’s financial preparation. The Study in Australia website provides detailed information regarding different Accommodation options and other living costs. These costs are an approximate guide and don’t take into account individual budget and spending habits. Please visit https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in- australia/living-costs

 

The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements applicants must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. The Home Affairs website covers in more detail how to work out how much money you might need to cover the costs of your stay in Australia as international student.

The 12-month living costs are;

Delivery Methods

Students will be provided with learner’s resources including student guide, Presentation handouts, case studies, assessment tasks and practical projects. Presentation of information, interactive discussion, case studies, role plays, group work and reflective practice will be facilitated by the trainer/assessor in the classroom. Students will engage with the learning materials and apply their skills and knowledge to activities in a simulated environment, case studies and real-world scenarios.

Assessment Methods

Students will be advised of assessment requirements by their trainer/assessor. Assessments are applied to a simulated workplace with a range of questions and projects. Assessment methods employed will include: Written Questions (Knowledge Assessment tasks) and Project Portfolio – Students need to work through a number of activities and submit the complete project portfolio.These will include but are not limited to: Case Studies, Reports (using the templates provided), Presentation, Role-play/discussions/Consultations.

Facilities and Resources available to students

IIFS will provide all the required facilities, equipment and learning resources to the students for this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Prior to enrolment IIFS will determine any prior learning of each student with regard to their existing skills, knowledge and experience that the student may have acquired through formal (credit transfer), non-formal and informal learning related to Units of Competency in this qualification, in order to determine the amount of training IIFS will provide to each student. If RPL or Credit Transfer is granted, this may result in a shorter course duration for this qualification. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment

Prior to course commencement, enrolled students will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment designed for Diploma level, so that IIFS can determine whether students need LLN support during their studies

USI – Unique Student Identifier

All new or continuing IIFS students undertaking nationally recognised training, need a USI in order to receive their Qualification or Statement of Attainment. For Further information:

https://www.usi.gov.au/

IIFS meets the requirements of the Student Identifier scheme. IIFS will not issue AQF certification documentation to a student without being in receipt of a verified Student Identifier for that student, unless an exemption applies under the Student Identifiers Act 2014.

For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.

Student Support Services

IIFS offers a range of Student Support Services to help the overseas students in adjusting to study and life in Australia. Students will be provided with an age and culturally appropriate Orientation Program which will provide them with information about the services available to ease their transition into life and study in Australia and to assist them as needed. This provision of support services to students is as an integral part of training services provided by IIFS. These support services will be provided at no additional cost to the student.

For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.

Course Progress Monitoring Strategy

Students are required to maintain satisfactory course progress. IIFS will monitor the course progress to ensure that students are able to complete their course within the expected duration specified in the COE. IIFS will implement its risk intervention strategy if required.

For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.

Refunds and Fees Protection

IIFS’s Refund Policy and Procedure provides relevant information regarding refund conditions including:

For further details, please refer to the policy on our website

Tuition Protection Scheme

Protection of Fees paid in advance – In case of provider default, TPS ensures that international students are able to either

  • complete their studies in another course or with another education provider or
  • receive a refund of their unspent tuition

For more information on TPS, please visit https://tps.gov.au/Home

Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation of study

Student Initiated Deferrals – Students may be able to temporarily defer the commencement of their studies or suspend their enrolment after commencement on the grounds of compassionate or compelling circumstances.

Provider Initiated Suspension or Cancellation

IIFS may suspend or cancel a student enrolment including but not limited to, breach of Enrolment Agreement and visa conditions.

IIFS will inform the student in writing about the intention to suspend or cancel the student enrolment and the reason for doing so. The student will be given a notice of intention to report and 20 working days to access IIFS’s internal complaints and appeals process.

For further details, please refer to the policy on our website (*see the note on last page)

Complaints and Appeals

Students can choose to appeal any decision made by IIFS in accordance with the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures. The Complaints and Appeals Policy and related procedure is available at our website.

International students can make a complaint to the Overseas Student Ombudsman (www.oso.gov.au) if they are not satisfied with IIFS’s internal complaints and appeals process. The availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to take action under Australian Consumer Law.

Issuance of Certification

IIFS will issue AQF [Australian Qualifications Framework] certification documentation only to a student whom it has assessed as meeting the requirements of the training product as specified in the relevant training package. AQF certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of course completion, provided all agreed fees the student owes to IIFS have been paid.

For further details, please refer to the policy on our website (*see the note on last page)

Pathways from this qualification

After completing this course, students can apply for SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management at IIFS.

Job-Outcome:

Graduates may find employment in Hospitality Industry as a:

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

More information on the job outcomes can be found on:

https://www.myskills.gov.au/

Application Procedure and further information

Apply directly to IIF on our website 

Contact Details:

Email – info@iifs.vic.edu.au

Phone – 0370328877

In person – Unit 25-26, 797 Plenty Road, South Morang VIC 3752

Further Information:

  • IIFS does not use any 3rd party arrangements for delivery and assessment of this
  • There are no work placement arrangements for this
  • IIFS does not guarantee that a student will obtain a particular employment outcome after completing this course.
  • IIFS does not promise any possible migration outcomes from undertaking this course, or guarantee successful education assessment outcomes.