SIT30816 – Certificate III Commercial Cookery

There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.

⇒ Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age or turning 18 years of age prior to the commencement of their study.

⇒ Students require a completed Year 10 Certificate or equivalent; Non-school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, prior study, LLN level, and personal competencies.

⇒ Commitment to completing the minimum 48 shifts of practical placement.

If a student’s first language is not English, they must satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

The anticipated time to complete the course is 52 Weeks, comprising of:
⇒ 46 Weeks of Classroom/Workshop based training
⇒ 18 Weeks (288 hours) of Vocational Placement
⇒ 6 Weeks of academic review/break
*Student will attend the Vocational Placement once they have acquired the required skills and knowledge to do so and availability of Vocational placement at the restaurants alongside their training.
**Academic break times are indicative and are subject to change

⇒ Classroom / face to face
⇒ Kitchen Sessions
⇒ Simulated learning activities
⇒ Vocational / Work Placement

Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and practical assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

Possible job title includes:
⇒ Cook
⇒ Commercial Cook
⇒ Cafe Cook

For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the cookery sector please refer to www.training.gov.au

A Certificate is issued where all 25 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.

Issuing of your Certificate and / or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees not finalised.

25 Units in Total
21 core unit + 4 elective units

The following lists of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.

BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
SITHCCC001 – Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC005 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC006 – Prepare Appetisers and salads
SITHCCC007 – Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups
SITHCCC008 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg, and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC012 – Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC013 – Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC014 – Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC018 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC019 – Produce cakes, pastries, and breads
SITHCCC020 – Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP001 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP002 – Plan and cost basic menus
SITHPAT006 – Produce desserts
SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA002 – Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM001 – Coach others in job skills
SITXINV002 – Maintain the quality of perishable items
SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices
HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITXINV001 – Receive and store stock
SITXINV003 – Purchase goods

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