Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Provider:

Australian Learning, Training & Education Centre (Altec College)

Course Code:

SIT30821

CRICOS Code:

109804C

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 10,000 - 13,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

January, February, April, May, July, September, October

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Course Overview

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 judgment, 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.

Course Structure

To attain a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery you will need to complete the following units (20 core, 5 elective):

SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills
SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment
SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads
SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 - Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC040 - Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC036 - Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC043 - Work effectively as a cook
SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT016 - Produce desserts
SITHCCC035 - Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC037 - Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC042 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHKOP010 - Plan and cost recipes

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
Minimum Age to Apply	At least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	IELTS 5.5 with a minimum 5.0 in each band, or equivalent TOEFL iBt 46, TOEFL PBT 527, or PTE 42

Career Opportunities

Cook

Internship or Work Placements

This course requires 190 hrs of work placement.

This course requires work placement; i.e. some of the tasks and activities may need to be completed in an actual workplace. Where work placement applies, ALTEC College shall provide work placement to students for a one‐time student cost of $1,500 for the duration of the course. Students will also have an option to arrange their own placement, in which case, the placement fee will not be payable. The placement fee is not a pre‐paid fee and will only be charged once the student has provided a written request to ALTEC College. Students may choose between host organisations where more than one options are available. Students will further be informed during the orientation session. ALTEC College shall assist the students and provide all the required documents and support including referrals, induction, work placement contract, log book, workplace tasks, and information on how the assessments will be conducted.