Course Information

Qualification code:
SIT30807

Type:
Apprenticeship

Job summary:
The apprentice undertaking this role will prepare menus, purchase, prepare, cook and serve various types foods in catering, dining domestic and other establishments. This is a non-specific cooking apprenticeship encompassing most Western cooking styles. Where cooking encompasses one or more Asian cooking styles, an Asian Cooking apprenticeship is available (THH33102), encompassing styles such as Chinese, Thai, Indian, Indonesian, Malay & Nonya, Japanese and Vietnamese. This apprenticeship is designed to give the apprentice skills in a wide range of establishments.

Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
FOOD TRADESPERSONS

Sub-industry:
QUALIFIED COOK

Restricted calling:
This is a Restricted Calling

Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:
All Apprenticeships have a nominal term - this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract. Some Apprentice’s will now also have an Expected Duration. The Expected Duration is the amount of time that it’s reasonably expected that someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship. Apprentice’s Training Plans will now be developed using the Expected Duration timeframe rather than the contract’s nominal term.

Progression Points within Expected Duration:
To achieve a reasonable rate of progression and completion within the expected duration (36 months) it is anticipated an apprentice would achieve 16 competencies within 9 months of commencing the apprenticeship, 23 within 18 months, 30 within 27 months and completed all competencies (31) within 36 months.