Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SITHCCC005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | SITHCCC005 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of basic cookery methods to prepare dishes.The unit applies to cooks working in hospitality and catering organisations. This could include restaurants, educational institutions, health establishments, defence forces, cafeterias, kiosks, cafes, residential caterers, in-flight and other transport caterers, and event and function caterers.It applies to individuals who work with very little independence and under close supervision and guidance of more senior chefs. They follow predefined organisational procedures and report any discrepancies to a higher level staff member for action.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Skills must be demonstrated in an operational commercial kitchen. This can be: an industry workplace a simulated industry environment, such as a training kitchen servicing customers. Assessment must ensure access to: fixtures and large equipment: commercial grade work benches (1.5 m/person) commercial ovens and trays (one per two persons) commercial refrigeration facilities: cool room and/or fridge freezer designated storage areas for dry goods and perishables double sink gas, electric or induction stove tops (two burners per person) commercial: blenders and food mills planetary mixers deep-fryer hot plate or griddle lifting and transporting equipment microwave salamander or other form of griller (one per four persons) small equipment: baking sheets and trays colander containers for hot and cold food cutting boards food handler gloves graters juicers knife sharpening equipment sharpening steels and stones knives: bread knives carving knives filleting knives palette knives utility knives measurers: metric calibrated measuring jugs measuring spoons portion control scoops mortar and pestle mouli oven mitts pots and pans service-ware: platters, dishes, and bowls cutlery and serving utensils salad spinner scoops, skimmers and spiders scales slicing machine stainless steel bowls small utensils: flour and drum sieves peelers, corers and slicers strainers and chinois scrapers spatulas pastry brush tongs and serving utensils whisks: fine stainless steel wire coarse stainless steel wire steamers spoons: large plain and slotted metal spoons ladles in a variety of sizes wooden spoons temperature probes thermometers cleaning materials and equipment: cleaning cloths commercial cleaning and sanitising agents and chemicals for cleaning commercial kitchens, equipment and food storage areas dustpans and brooms garbage bins and bags hand towel dispenser and hand towels mops and buckets separate hand basin and antiseptic liquid soap dispenser for hand washing sponges, brushes and scourers tea towels organisational specifications: equipment manufacturer instructions mise en place lists, menus and standard recipes ordering and docketing paperwork food safety plan guidelines relating to food disposal, storage and presentation requirements safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning agents and chemicals temperature recording charts work flow schedules cleaning schedules diverse and comprehensive range of perishable food supplies for commercial cookery and catering operations as specified in the performance evidence industry-realistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers; these can be: staff and customers in an industry workplace during the assessment process; or individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation. Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and: have achieved the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery to assess this unit as part of a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery qualification; and have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
Competency Field | Commercial Cookery and Catering |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Select ingredients. |
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Element: Select, prepare and use equipment. |
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Element: Portion and prepare ingredients. |
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Element: Cook dishes. |
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Element: Present and store dishes. |
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