Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Provider:
Course Code:
SIT30821
CRICOS Code:
109850H
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
Course Fee:
$8,750 - $12,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Weekly

Course Overview

Our Certificate III Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) is government-approved and fully accredited.

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.

Course Structure

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) course has 25 total units of competency, including 20 core units and 5 elective units.

This course is offered on a full-time basis over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks term time and 12 weeks of holidays. During term students attend scheduled classes for 15 hours per week. Students are required to undertake additional independent study, homework and assessment outside of class time. The approximate delivery hours for this course are:

  • Structured classes: 15 hours per week = 600 hours
  • Independent study: 10 hours per week = 400 hours
  • Total course hours: 1,000 

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Minimum Australian Year 12 Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or foreign equivalent).

Minimum Age to Apply Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)

Minimum English proficiency must match up to an IELTS of 5.5 (overall band) or equivalent.

Pathway

  • Cert III CC + Cert IV KM
  • Cert III CC + Cert IV KM
  • Cert III CC + Cert IV KM + DipHM
  • Cert III CC + Cert IV KM + Dip HM
  • CertIII CC + CertIV CC + DipHM + AdvDipHM
  • CertIII CC + CertIV CC + DipHM + AdvDipHM
  • CertIII CC + CertIV CC + DipHM + AdvDipHM + GradDipSL
  • CertIII CC + CertIV CC + DipHM + AdvDipHM + GradDipSL

Career Opportunities

Cooks in Australia can work across a broad range of industries, including:

  • Catering
  • Hospitality and foodservice
  • Accommodation
  • Event management
  • Corporate dining
  • Research and development

Internship or Work Placement

On-the-job experience may be arranged to observe development of competencies. We recommend that you seek paid employment to meet this requirement. Volunteering and unpaid internships also count if arranged at appropriate work places. Our training faculty will advise if your chosen workplace is suitable.  


Such venues may include pubs, bars, hotels, motels, airlines, a ships, resorts, theme parks, clubs, gold courses, leisure centres, restaurants, cafés, food trucks, catering companies, food preparation & delivery, hospices, hospitals, schools and universities.

A review of each proposed placement business is undertaken prior to entering into a Work Placement Agreement to ensure the organisation can appropriately help the student address the specific course requirements. 

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