Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Course Code SIT30821 | CRICOS Code 111539H
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Course Overview
The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides comprehensive training in the culinary arts, focusing on practical skills and knowledge needed for a successful career as a professional cook or chef. The course covers essential areas such as kitchen operations, food safety, menu planning, and diverse cooking techniques. Students gain hands-on experience through practical classes and work placements in commercial kitchens, ensuring they are well-prepared to work in various hospitality settings, including restaurants, hotels, and catering companies. Graduates will be equipped to excel in the dynamic and fast-paced culinary industry.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery learners are international students who are:
• Seeking to pursue or further a career in commercial cookery
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector
• Seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.
Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
International students from various countries who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in commercial cookery to further their career prospects or study pathways.
Typically, these students will not have any work experience and are between 18 – 35 years.
Students may be onshore students currently based in Australia or offshore students applying from overseas. Most students speak English as a second language and must satisfy English language proficiency in order to successfully enrol into the course.
Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.
There are a total of 25 units to complete the course, which include 20 core units and 5 elective units. Below are some of the units included in this course:
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, egg and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
- SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook
- SITHKOPO09* Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
- SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
- SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXINVO06* Receive, store and maintain stock
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units
- SITHCCC026* Package prepared foodstuffs
- SITHCCC039* Produce pates and terrines
- SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese
- BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
- SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
For international students, check that the student satisfies the entry requirements specified for English language proficiency.
Generally, international students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through evidence of:
an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old);
or having been educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country;
or having completed at least a Certificate III level or IV course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years;
or completion of another English Language Test such as PTE and TOEFL (results should also be no more than 2 years old).
Scores should be checked to ensure equivalence to IELTS 6.0 as required using the following websites:
https://ielts.org/organisations/ielts-for-organisations/compare-ielts
For international students, check that the student satisfies the entry requirements specified for numeracy skills.
- Material Fees: AUD $1,200
- Enrolment Fees: AUD $300
- Tuition Fees: AUD $15,200
- Cook or Chef
- Food preparation specialist
- Kitchen team member

