52 Weeks
Training and assessment are conducted in the classroom, training kitchen, and during work placement. Assessment methods include written work, project, logbook /third party report and observations.
Level 1, 377 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria - 3000 Australia
Full-Time · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
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
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
Prepare and present sandwiches
Elective unit
Produce pates and terrines
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Package prepared foodstuffs
Elective unit
Purchase goods
Elective unit
Common Questions
The total fees for the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at AIDT include a tuition fee of A$14,000, an enrolment fee of A$200, and a material fee of A$950.
Yes, work placement is a compulsory component of the course. The college will organise 192 hours of compulsory work placement for students.
After completing the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, individuals may undertake the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management as a further study pathway.
Yes, AIDT recognises AQF and VET qualifications, as well as Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs, and students may apply for course credit which may reduce the course duration. Additionally, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges a student's previous formal or informal learning, work, and life experience relevant to the course outcomes.
Students must achieve competency in all 25 units listed — comprising both core and elective units — to successfully complete the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery qualification.
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