Course Overview

About This Course

A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides the skills and qualifications to work as a chef in restaurants, cafes, hotels, and more. You'll learn in commercial training kitchens at our state-of-the-art hospitality facilities. You'll also gain hands-on practical skills in our student-run cafe and training restaurant. Industry-experienced teachers will guide you through the course. Our teachers will support you through online and workplace assessments. They'll also facilitate excursions and opportunities to network with industry experts. After completing this course, you'll be able to plan and cost menus. You'll have skills in selecting and preparing various foods, catering for specific dietary and cultural needs, and applying food safety and hygiene procedures. During the course, you can compete in professional industry competitions. These respected events include WorldSkills and AUS-TAFE Culinary competitions. Delivery locations: Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula. Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 1.5 years. This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Minimum age requirement: 16. Physical: Be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hours at a time, be able to lift up to 8kgs (e.g. lifting bags of flour/potatoes etc.). You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. Language and literacy: 2. Numeracy: 2. Not available for International students.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

commercial cook, professional chef

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

SITHKOP009

Clean kitchen premises and equipment

SITXHRM007

Coach others in job skills

SITHCCC026

Package prepared foodstuffs

SITXFSA006

Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXWHS005

Participate in safe work practices

SITHCCC027

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

SITHCCC040

Prepare and serve cheese

SITHCCC042

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHCCC028

Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC036

Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC030

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC025

Prepare and present sandwiches

SITHCCC041

Produce cakes, pastries and breads

SITHPAT016

Produce desserts

SITHPAT014

Produce yeast-based bakery products

SITHCCC037

Prepare seafood dishes

SITXINV006

Receive, store and maintain stock

SITHCCC031

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035

Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC023

Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC029

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHCCC043

Work effectively as a cook

SITHASC025

Prepare Asian rice and noodles

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery cost?

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course (FREE for eligible students). Other fee types include: Concession $1,634; Government subsidised $8,166; Full fee paying $18,671. Mandatory other fees include Materials $2,210 and Student services – concession (annual) $135 or Student services - no concession (annual) $270.

How long does the course take and when does it start?

The course is Full Time, 1 year, or Part Time, 1.5 years. Full time start dates: 3 February (2 February orientation), 21 April (20 April orientation), 7 July (6 July orientation). Part time start dates: to be advised.

Where is the course delivered and what are the timetable options?

The course is delivered at Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula. Full Time July intake at Dandenong: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (8.30am–4pm). Full Time July intake at Mornington Peninsula: Monday (8.30am–4pm), Tuesday (10am–6pm) and Thursday (10am–6pm). Full Time September intake at Dandenong: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (8.30am–4.00pm). Part Time July intake at Dandenong: Thursday 4pm–8pm and Saturday 9.00am–3.00pm.

Are there any practical placement requirements for this course?

There are no practical placement requirements for this course.

What can I study after completing this course?

Once you've successfully completed the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you can pathway into Chisholm's Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Application

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