Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of commercial 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. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required. Duration: 52 weeks, including 43 study weeks and 9 weeks of holidays. Study Load: 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study. Completion of 48 service periods (4 hours per service period = 192 hours). Campuses: Melbourne Campus (L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000), Hobart Campus (212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000), Abbotsford Campus (395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067), Broadmeadows Campus (61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047), Huonville Campus (101 Wilmot Road, HUONVILLE, Tasmania 7109).

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12. Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or Successful completion of an English Placement Test. Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Potential employment options are in the commercial cookery sector in the roles such as chef or chef de partie. Further education pathways may include the SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 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

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

SITHCCC040

Prepare and serve cheese

SITXFSA007

Transport and store food

SITHCCC044

Prepare specialised food items

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The course runs for 52 weeks, including 43 study weeks and 9 weeks of holidays.

What is the study load and how is the course delivered?

Study Load is 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study. This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required. In addition, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.

What are the English language requirements to enrol?

Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or Successful completion of an English Placement Test. Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.

Is a work placement required as part of this course?

Yes, as part of this course you will also need to complete 48 service periods as part of a work placement. The work placement will be completed in a commercial cookery setting (e.g. restaurant, café, function centre, etc). We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own.

What campuses is this course offered at?

The course is offered at the Melbourne Campus (L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000), Hobart Campus (212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000), Abbotsford Campus (395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067), Broadmeadows Campus (61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047), and Huonville Campus (101 Wilmot Road, HUONVILLE, Tasmania 7109), as well as various workplaces for work placement.

Application

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