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68 weeks
Blended learning — 20 hours per week face-to-face delivery; resources also available online through the college Moodle platform. Trainer-led classes and practical activities involving small-group and individual activities.
Full time · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Global 7-Level 7, 140 Elizabeth St SYDNEY NSW 2000, SYDNEY, NSW 2000
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 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 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
Plan and cost basic menus
Produce desserts
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Prepare Vegetarian and vegan dishes
Receive, store and maintain stock
Coach others in job skills
Participate in safe work practices
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Show social and cultural sensitivity
Elective unit
Purchase Goods
Elective unit
Common Questions
The program runs for a total of 65 calendar weeks, which includes 50 academic weeks and 15 weeks of term breaks (5 breaks of 3 weeks each). The course delivers over 20 hours of full-time study per week, totalling 1,000 face-to-face hours.
Yes. In order to successfully complete the course and to be awarded with the Certificate, students must complete a period of work placement to demonstrate their ability to perform to the required standard in the workplace. Work placement for this course will be up to 400 hours.
All international students must be able to demonstrate an IELTS 6.0 level of English language or equivalent. They must also have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School, College or University Course.
Graduates may work as a Chef, Chef de Partie, Cook, Production Cook, or Line Cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
After achieving the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, students may undertake further study to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or other Hospitality / Cookery Qualifications.
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