Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Aventia Institute, Level 3, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Be 15 years and above.
Have completed Year 10 or equivalent.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS Overall score of 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency as determined by Aventia Institute (Test results must be no more than 2 years old).
OR (IELTS) Overall band score 5.5 or equivalent, if packaged with at least 10 weeks' ELICOS.
OR (IELTS) Overall band score of 5.0 or equivalent, if packaged with at least 20 weeks' ELICOS.
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- The student was educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- The student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.
- The student has successfully completed the College English Placement Test.
- An applicant who, in the 2 years before applying for the course as holder of a student visa, has successfully completed a substantial component (more than 50%) of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa.
Where a student cannot provide evidence of English language proficiency as above, they will be required to complete the Versant Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

SITHCCC023

Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC027

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC028

Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC029

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHCCC030

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC031

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035

Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC036

Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC037

Prepare seafood dishes

SITHCCC041

Produce cakes, pastries and breads

SITHCCC042

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHCCC043

Work effectively as a cook

SITHKOP009

Clean kitchen premises and equipment

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

SITHPAT016

Produce desserts

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006

Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXHRM007

Coach others in job skills

SITXINV006

Receive, store and maintain stock

SITXWHS005

Participate in safe work practices

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery take to complete?

The course runs for 52 weeks in total, which includes 40 teaching weeks plus 12 weeks of holidays.

Where will training take place?

Classroom training is delivered at Aventia Institute, Level 3, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122. Practical face-to-face training is provided in a commercial kitchen at Vanilla Zulu, 92 Commercial Road, Teneriffe, Brisbane, QLD 4005. A work placement is also required as part of the program.

What English language requirements do I need to meet to enrol?

Students are required to have an IELTS Overall score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old). Lower scores may be accepted if packaged with ELICOS: an IELTS of 5.5 with at least 10 weeks' ELICOS, or an IELTS of 5.0 with at least 20 weeks' ELICOS. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL are also accepted if equivalent to IELTS 6.0. English proficiency may also be demonstrated through five years of education in an English-speaking country, completion of a foundation course in Australia, or the College English Placement Test, among other options.

How many units do I need to complete, and are there electives?

Students must complete a total of 25 units, comprising 20 core units and 5 elective units. The elective units are listed in the Aventia course brochure.

What further study or career pathways are available after completing this qualification?

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Certificate IV qualifications, such as the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. Completion of this qualification also contributes to recognition as a trade cook, with employment pathways in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $60,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $60,000 to $75,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Career Paths

Commis ChefDemi Chef de PartieChef de PartieSous ChefHead Chef

Key Skills

Food preparation techniques (cutting, slicing, filleting, portioning, marinating)Cooking methods (roasting, grilling, braising, steaming, sautéing, poaching)Preparation of stocks, sauces, soups, and appetisersMeat, poultry, and seafood cookeryPastry, bread, cake, and dessert production

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