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Up to 4 years (for full-time employees) or 6 years (for part-time employees)
This program is delivered at the student's workplace.
Workplace-based / Apprenticeship · Minimum of three hours per week of structured training, averaged over a four-week cycle
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe work practices
Participate in safe food handling practices
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Produce desserts
Plan and cost recipes
Receive, store and maintain stock
Coach others in job skills
Work effectively as a cook
Prepare and present sandwiches
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Purchase goods
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Provide service to customers
Elective unit
Common Questions
Students enrolled as an apprentice can take up to 4 years (for full-time employees) or 6 years (for part-time employees) to complete their apprenticeship.
This program is delivered at the student's workplace. ACE conducts a minimum of one visit per month, during which the trainer delivers training and/or assessment in accordance with the Training Plan. Students are also entitled to a minimum of three hours per week of structured training, averaged over a four-week cycle.
The following assessment methods will be used: Practical Demonstrations, Written Assessments, Third Party Evidence, and Logbook.
To attain SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, 25 units must be completed by the student: 20 core units and 5 elective units, totalling 945 nominal hours (or 1005 hours as per the PDF brochure).
Government funding is available for this course for eligible students. This training is delivered with the Victorian Government's 2026 Standard VET Funding Contract - Skills First Program. To find out if you might be eligible, please visit: https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/how-to-check-your-eligibility
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