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    Certificate III In Commercial Cookery | SIT30821

    • Commercial Cookery
    • Broadmeadows Campus
    • Broadmeadows Off Campus
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    Course Snapshot

    Campus
    Code

    SIT30821
    Length

    Full Time Standard Student (TAFE based student) - 1 year,  Apprenticeship - 2 to 3 Years

     
    Days

    Thurs & Fri 9am-4.30pm
    Delivery Mode

    Blended - Internal and External
    Start Date

    July 2025
    End Date

    July 2026

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    Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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    If creating great food puts you in a good mood, why not consider a career as a chef?

    Next Intakes:

    Enrolling Now: Apprentices (Rolling Enrolments)

    TAFE Based Students - Next Intake will be in February 2025

    The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) is a nationally recognised course designed for people who want a career as a chef.

    The course provides participants with skills, knowledge and experience in practical food production, hygiene, menu costing, OHS, team work and basic nutrition. Graduates are qualified to enter careers in hospitality establishments, including hotels, motels and bistros.

    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 judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

    Students hone their skills in the fully operational licensed training restaurant at our Broadmeadows campus.

    Apprenticeship streams will take two to three years and non-apprentice full time students will take one year (full time study).

    To successfully complete this course, students must undertake mandatory work placement of 48 service periods.

    Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

    How will I be assessed?

    You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

    What will I study?

    Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)

    What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

    You will gain skills and knowledge and experience in practical food production.

    Additional Comments

    The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) can also be done as a full-time or part-time apprenticeship. Applicants will need to be employed for the apprenticeship. A part time industry course is also available. Students can use the successful completion of the industry preparation course to gain credit towards a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

    Students must possess a certain level of physical fitness suitable for a kitchen environment. This includes the ability to stand for extended periods and engage in manual tasks such as kneeling, lifting, reaching, grabbing, mixing, and stirring. These activities are essential for tasks such as cleaning, collecting ingredients, and using equipment for food preparation and cooking.

    It is crucial to emphasise that adherence to standard recipes is mandatory. To successfully complete SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes, students must be adept at handling various meat items, including beef, game (such as kangaroo, venison, and specialty meats), lamb, pork, and offal (kidney and liver).

    Additionally, students must handle all types of seafood to fulfill the requirements of SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes. These physical and skill-based prerequisites are essential to competency in this unit.

     

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment (SITHCCC023) 25 Core
    SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery (SITHCCC027) 45 Core
    SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads (SITHCCC028) 25 Core
    SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups (SITHCCC029) 35 Core
    SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes (SITHCCC030) 50 Core
    SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes (SITHCCC031) 40 Core
    SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes (SITHCCC035) 35 Core
    SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes (SITHCCC036) 55 Core
    SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes (SITHCCC037) 35 Core
    SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads (SITHCCC041) 55 Core
    SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements (SITHCCC042) 75 Core
    SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook (SITHCCC043) 100 Core
    SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment (SITHKOP009) 13 Core
    SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes (SITHKOP010) 40 Core
    SITHPAT016 Produce desserts (SITHPAT016) 100 Core
    SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA005) 15 Core
    SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices (SITXFSA006) 40 Core
    SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills (SITXHRM007) 20 Core
    SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock (SITXINV006) 20 Core
    SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices (SITXWHS005) 12 Core
    BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices (BSBSUS211) 20 Elective
    SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches (SITHCCC025) 10 Elective
    SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs (SITHCCC026) 15 Elective
    SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines (SITHCCC039) 30 Elective
    SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese (SITHCCC040) 20 Elective
    SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products (SITHPAT014) 42 Elective
    SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers (SITXCCS014) 25 Elective
    Course Dates
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    Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

    Broadmeadows Campus

    July 2025

    July 2026

    Thurs & Fri 9am-4.30pm

    Broadmeadows Off Campus

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    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    This course may lead to employment in a variety of hospitality establishments. You may find yourself working in a hotel, motel, restaurant, café bistro, reception centre or a resort overseas. Cooking is a rewarding career and one which will bring out your natural creativity and possibly take you all over the world.

    Qualifications

    On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    This is a Free TAFE Course!!!

    Even if you have studied a course at the same or higher level qualification, you could get your tuition for FREE!  The below pricing table applies if you do not qualify for FREE TAFE.

    *You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

     

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Apprenticeship $4045.12 $809.02 $19125.11
    Standard $4332.65 $866.53 $14197.59

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Apprenticeship $0 $793.16
    Standard $0 $1586.32

    # The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    957 957 $4.23 $0.85 $19.98
    957 957 $4.53 $0.91 $14.84

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    There are no additional fees outside of tuition, materials and consumables.

    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
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    There are no set prerequisites for this course.

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    All applicants will need to go through the enrolment process

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