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SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

  • Certificate

Start a career in commercial cookery by gaining practical skills and knowledge in food preparation, safety, and teamwork. This course offers hands-on experience in training kitchens and restaurants, preparing students for employment in various hospitality settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 - 2 semesters full-time
Course Code
BHR9, 109763G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$16,890 per year / $16,890 total

About this course

Why choose 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.

Study locations

Bentley

Bunbury

Geraldton

Joondalup

Kalgoorlie

Mandurah

What you will learn

Why choose 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.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

  • Commercial Cook (non-trade status)

Course structure

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
  • 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
  • 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

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice

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