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52 weeks
Online and face-to-face training, practical training in commercial training kitchen, work placement, and self-study.
Full Time
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
120 Spencer St, Level 9, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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, eggs 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
Work effectively as a cook
Will be assessed including during work placement
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Plan and cost recipes
Produce desserts
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Coach others in job skills
Receive, store and maintain stock
Participate in safe work practices
Participate in sustainable work practices
Elective unit
Prepare and present sandwiches
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course runs for 52 weeks full time study, including a maximum of 12 weeks of breaks.
The college will organise 200 hours of compulsory work placement. The unit SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook will also be assessed including during work placement.
Assessment methods include written work, case study, logbook/third party report, and observations.
Applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, and must also successfully complete the college's LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and digital literacy assessment.
After achieving the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, individuals could progress to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. The qualification also provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
Application
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Step 03
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