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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

  • Certificate

Start the journey to an exciting career in commercial cookery.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
SIT30821, 109763G
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$16,040 per year / $19,750 total
International Fees
$16,040 per year / $19,750 total

About this course

Start the journey to an exciting career in commercial cookery. Gain the practical skills and knowledge to be able to plan, organise, prepare and cook food in a range of commercial workspaces including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, events and functions, residential facilities and lunch bars. Learn skills in food safety, working with others, using equipment, menu planning, and the preparation of dishes such as appetisers, poultry, seafood, meat dishes, desserts and cakes.

In addition, you will learn all aspects of organising, preparing and cooking a variety of food items across different service periods and menu types, using a range of cooking methods and team coordination skills. During your studies you will practice your cooking skills in the training kitchens and restaurant located on campus. These facilities offer valuable hands-on learning experiences through menu planning, teamwork and meal preparation conducted in a professional manner.

Upon completing this course, you will acquire skills that readily transfer to employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality businesses and kitchen settings.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Bentley

Bunbury

Broome

Geraldton

Joondalup

Kalgoorlie

Mandurah

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Commercial Cook (non-trade status)
Career opportunities
  • Commercial Cook (non-trade status)
  • Commercial Cook (non-trade status)
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 25 units of competency. These 25 units are comprised of 20 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • 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
    • SITHCCC041
      Produce cakes, pastries and breads
    • SITHCCC042
      Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
    • SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
    • SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
    • SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
    • SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
    • SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
    • SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
    • SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
    • SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
    • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
    • SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
    • SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
    • SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
    • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity