Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Course Structure
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.
52 weeks Full-time study (including 6 weeks break/public holidays)
Delivery Hours = 920 (20 hrs p/week)
Work-Based Training (WBT) Hours = 144
Self-Study Hours = 136
Total Hours = 1200
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum Age - Applicants must be 18 years of age at the commencement of their course |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Academic Requirements – Students must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students are required to possess an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent test score |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Use hygienic practices for food safety | Core | |
| Participate in safe work practices | Core | |
| Participate in safe food handling practices | Core | |
| Clean kitchen premises and equipment* | Core | |
| Use food preparation equipment* | Core | |
| Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery* | Core | |
| Prepare appetisers and salads | Core | |
| Prepare stocks, sauces and soups* | Core | |
| Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes | Core | |
| Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Core | |
| Prepare poultry dishes | Core | |
| Prepare meat dishes | Core | |
| Prepare seafood dishes | Core | |
| Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Core | |
| Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Core | |
| Produce desserts | Core | |
| Plan and cost recipes | Core | |
| Receive, store and maintain stock | Core | |
| Coach others in job skills | Core | |
| Work effectively as a cook | Core | |
| Prepare and present sandwiches | Elective | |
| Prepare and serve cheese | Elective | |
| Purchase goods | Elective | |
| Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective | |
| Provide service to customers | Elective |
Career Opportunities
Commercial cookery graduates have a wide variety of job opportunities to choose from. They can work in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering companies, and even on their own as private chefs. There are also opportunities to work in food development, culinary education, and food media.