This qualification reflects the role of 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.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
A total of 25 Units (20 Core and 5 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment Core
SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery Core
SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads Core
SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Core
SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes Core
SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes Core
SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishes Core
SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishes Core
SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishes Core
SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breads Core
SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements Core
SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook Core
SITHKOP009* Clean kitchen premises and equipment Core
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes Core
SITHPAT016* Produce desserts Core
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety Core
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices Core
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills Core
SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock Core
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices Core
SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese Elective
SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffets Elective
SITHCCC025* Prepare and present sandwiches Elective
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers Elective
SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks Elective
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Minimum Age to Apply | The Student must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement |
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IELTS Score (Minimum) | The minimum English proficiency requirement for a Student visa has been raised from International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent). |
If you complete this course successfully, you may work as a qualified chef in a variety of establishments.