Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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 judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Course Structure
There are 25 units to be completed in this qualification, 20 core and 5 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.
Core Units
- SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
- SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
- SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
- SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
- SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
Elective Units
- SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
- SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets
- SITHCCC040 Handle and serve cheese
- SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITXINV007 Purchase goods
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of High School (Year 12); or equivalent qualification/s |
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years or above |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Academic IELTS 5.5 overall |
Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Commercial Cook in organisations such as:
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Clubs
- Pubs
- Cafés
- Coffee shops
Internship or Work Placement
Placement is a mandatory part of your course where you learn in a live work environment at one of our partner facilities. You will be supervised and conduct practical training and demonstrate a range of competencies. The placement is conducted for at least 190 hours and will occur towards the end of the course. Timings for each shift will be negotiated with the facility once the time arrives for you to commence placement. Your assessment schedule will highlight what you need to perform and demonstrate in the workplace.