Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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, cafés, and coffee shops. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Course Content:

• 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
• BSBSUS211    Participate in sustainable work practices
• HLTAID011    Provide First Aid
• SITHCCC025    Prepare and present sandwiches
• SITHCCC038    Produce and serve food for buffets
• SITHCCC040    Prepare and serve cheese

Course Entry Requirements:

• Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent
• Applicants are to be over the age of 18
• Applicants should have reasonable computer skills including the ability to use and access to the internet
• English Proficiency:
• IELTS 4.0-4.5
• Or
• completion of CCEB Intermediate level
• Or
• B1 Level of CEFR – Common European Framework
• Or
• In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, applicants completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while applicants held a student visa