Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Course Overview
This course is perfect for beginning a career in the fast-growing hospitality industry. You will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills which includes kitchen techniques, cookery, knowledge on food, kitchen operations, food preparations and menu items.
Previous experience not required. If you love food, cooking and working in a team, you can learn to become a qualified professional cook.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved with total of Twenty-Five (25) units, consisting of:
Core Units
- BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBWOR203Work effectively with others
- SITHCCC001Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC005Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC006Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC007Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC008Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes*
- SITHCCC012Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC013Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC014Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC018Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC019Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC020Work effectively as a cook
- SITHKOP001Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHKOP002Plan and cost basic menus
- SITHPAT006Produce desserts
- SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXHRM001Coach others in job skills
- SITXINV002Maintain the quality of perishable items
- SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units
- SITHCCC015Produce and serve food for buffets
- SITHCCC003Prepare and present sandwiches
- SITXINV001Receive and store stock
- HLTAID011Provide first aid
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum 18 years of age |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of year 11 or equivalent |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | English level of at least IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Pathway
- Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man
- Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Com Cook + Dip Hos Man
Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Internship or Work Placements
Students are required to complete a total of 200 work placement hours. (Placements will be provided by college)