This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

| Units of Competency | Core/Elective | |
|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Core |
| SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | Core |
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and bread | Core |
| SITXFSA008* | Develop and implement a food safety program | Core |
| SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus | Core |
| SITHKOP012* | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations | Core |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflicts | Core |
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | Core |
| SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | Core |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Core |
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Core |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Core |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | Core |
| SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | Core |
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | Core |
| SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective (G-A) |
| SITXFSA007* | Transport and store food | Elective (G-A) |
| SITXINV007 | Purchase goods | Elective (G-E) |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Elective (G-E) |
| SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective (G-A) |
| SITXINV008 | Control stock | Elective (G-E) |