Train on the job and earn while you learn. SIT40521 is a nationally recognised qualification preparing you for a professional kitchen career.
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Included in materials fee: 22cm cook's knife, 26cm bread knife, 15cm boning knife, 9cm paring knife, 6cm turning knife, 20cm palette knife, filleting knife, 25cm sharpening steel, 30cm wooden spoon, rubber spatula, 30cm whisk, 23cm tongs, poultry scissors, star piping nozzle set, pocket thermometer, 2.5cm pastry brush, peeler, bowl scraper, tea towel, 50cm piping bag, 18-pocket knife roll.
Included in materials fee: MCIE white long-sleeve chef's coat, checked chef's trousers, MCIE white flat-top hat, white neckerchief, bib-style apron, half-length apron, slip-resistant safety shoes.
This apprenticeship program is designed for students who want to earn while they learn on-the-job, providing training in the workplace.
Students learn key cookery and kitchen management skills from professionally trained chefs.
This is Nationally Recognised Training that leads to an Australian Qualification complying with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office for students.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges shown are published by the provider for this course.
Salary ranges are indicative and vary by state, setting and experience. No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
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Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary depending on your background and the employer you train with. This is an apprenticeship, so you will need to be employed in a relevant kitchen role. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements.
Pricing for this apprenticeship is not listed here as it may vary based on your circumstances, including eligibility for government funding. Enquire to confirm current pricing and any available subsidies.
The course runs over 78 weeks. This is a structured apprenticeship, so training takes place alongside your paid employment throughout that period.
Delivery is blended, combining workplace training with structured learning. It is not fully online or self-paced. Students train on the job and complete learning components alongside their apprenticeship hours.
Yes. The course includes 240 hours of supervised workplace training. Because this is an apprenticeship, that training happens within your existing employer arrangement.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available, allowing you to gain credit for skills and experience you already hold. Submit an enquiry to find out how RPL is assessed for this qualification.
This apprenticeship covers cookery fundamentals and kitchen management skills, from food preparation and cooking techniques to leading a kitchen team. Students train in a real workplace environment over 78 weeks, combining hands-on experience with structured learning. Delivery is blended, so training fits around your apprenticeship hours.
The course suits people entering the hospitality industry who want to work and earn from day one. It also suits those already working in a kitchen who want to formalise their skills with a nationally recognised qualification. No prior cookery qualification is required, though entry requirements may vary.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172), the course includes 240 hours of supervised workplace training. Students are trained by professionally qualified chef trainers and gain access to Microsoft Office tools throughout their studies.
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