Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of cookery skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members.
Course Structure
The following 25 units of competency are to be completed to achieve this qualification:
- BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
- SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC005Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC007Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC008Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC013 Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC014 Prepare meat dishes**
- SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements**
- SITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and Breads**
- SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook*
- SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment**
- SITHKOP002 Plan and cost basic menus
- SITHPAT006 Produce desserts**
- SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills
- SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items**
- SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
- SITHCCC004 Package prepared foodstuffs
- SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITHKOP004 Develop menus for special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC003 Prepare and present sandwiches
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must have completed Year 10 or equivalent qualification. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS 5.0 or PTE 36 overall or Equivalent |
Pathway
- Commercial Cookery Package - 2 years
- Commercial Cookery Package - 1.5 years
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
A Total 360 Hours have been allocated for work placement over the duration of this course. KCBT shall provide all work placement support resources through its work placement pack. All work-based training placements are organised by KCBT.
Unit SITHCCC020 Work Effectively as a Cook requires demonstration of cookery and service skills over a minimum of 48 complete food service periods in an operational hospitality business environment where customers are served. Accordingly, student will be completing this unit as part of their practical work placement.