Year 11 or equivalent certificate of senior secondary education.
Age Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age
Recommended English Level: IELTS 5.5 (If the level of English is insufficient, a suitable course can be arranged.)
*Students must complete the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816) before progressing to Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516)
The hospitality industry continues to grow with opportunities to expand a career in Australia and abroad. It is an exciting and a fast-paced industry with a wide range of sectors such as hotels, cruises, airlines, restaurants, bars and clubs.
This course will fast-track your career by preparing you with strong foundation of skills and practical knowledge needed to lead a service team and the understanding needed to thrive as a Chef/ Cook in a leading hotel, restaurant or other businesses within the hospitality and tourism industries.
On completion, graduates will have the knowledge and experience to work as Cook, Chef or Chef De Partie in a hospitality business.
Course Information
Our Commercial Cookery courses have been developed according to the requirements of the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package (SIT), in consultation with our industry partners and have been approved for delivery by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). They are nationally recognised qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Study Path
Training is delivered in stages which correspond to AQF Levels III and IV. The preferred pathway for a qualification is for students to complete the requirements of the previous level qualification before progressing to the next level. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the industry.
Course Delivery & Assessment Methods
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816)
The program is delivered over 20 hours per week over 30 college weeks. In addition, students will also participate in work based training for a total of 200 hours over 10 college weeks
CRICOS Code 094237A
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Certificate III In Commercial Cookery
Unit Name
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Work effectively with others
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Work effectively as a cook (Work Based Training Unit of Competence)
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Plan and cost basic menus
Produce desserts
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Coach others in job skills
Maintain the quality of perishable items
Participate in safe work practices
Prepare and present sandwiches
Produce and serve food for buffets
Develop menus for special dietary requirements
Receive and store stock
Cook
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
