Certificate III In Commercial Cookery

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

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery course is designed for those with a passion for cookery in a commercial environment.

This hospitality 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.

Campus :

• Echuca Campus
• Bendigo City Campus

Course Structure:

• Apprenticeship - Part time - 2-3 years
• Classroom based - Part time - 2 years
• Classroom based - Full time - 1 year

Accreditation:

• This qualification is nationally recognised

Possible careers:

• Manager
• Cook
• Hospitality worker

Prerequisites:

• Language, literacy and numeracy test
• Full time apprenticeship, under a training agreement established with your employer

Course overview:

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.

Selection process:

• Individual interview

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience.  Further information refer to RPL

Assessment Methods:

• Apprenticeship - On the Job Classroom based - Assignments and demonstrations

Learning options:

• Apprenticeship/Trainee
• Blended
• Off campus
• Classroom

Key study areas:

• Occupational health and safety
• Food preparation
• Methods of cookery
• Menu writing
• Food Hygiene

Further study opportunities:

• Students completing this course can study further with the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516)