SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Cairns Vocational Course

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (CRICOS 109826H)

Qualification Description

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.

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Course Duration

  • This course is delivered over 40 tuition weeks + term breaks
  • Classes are rostered for 3 days per week + self-study component.
  • Overseas students are required to be enrolled in a full-time course to undertake study for VET courses, a full-time course is a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Study Modes

  • VET courses are a “blended delivery” combining interactive/face-to-face classes, guided research, practical commercial cookery training in a commercial kitchen, class group activities, theory research tutorial, project work and research, and independent learning with academic support resources available.
  • Academic support resources is available on the course scheduled days during school terms at CCEB.
  • A maximum 4-hour practical commercial cookery training in a commercial kitchen will be arranged from week 2 of every term. Please refer to the course timetable. It is subject to change.

One on one student support is available by appointment only.

 

 

Assessments

A range of a assessments are employed for this training program and the type of assessment is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency.  Assessments include demonstrations, observations, projects, presentations, knowledge tests, reports and interviews

 

 

Course Content

The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery comprises 25 units packaged as: 21 core units plus 4 elective units. Students must successfully complete the following units:

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 

Vocational Placement Requirements

Completing placement is compulsory for this course.
Students are required to complete 240 hours of vocational placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Cost

Tuition Fee: $9,900
Materials Fee: $750
Enrolment Fee: $300

Term payment plans available.
Please familiarise yourself with CCEB’s Refund and Cancellation Policy.

Intake Dates

2024:

· 22 January (completed enrolments must be submitted by 8/12/23)
· 15 April (completed enrolments must be submitted by 15/03/24)
· 8 July (completed enrolments must be submitted by 7/06/24)
· 30 September (completed enrolments must be submitted by 30/08/24)

2025:

· 28 January (completed enrolments must be submitted by 6/12/24)
· 22 April (completed enrolments must be submitted by 22/03/25)
· 14 July (completed enrolments must be submitted by 13/06/25)
· 7 October (completed enrolments must be submitted by 6/09/25)

VET CALENDAR (2022-2025)

Career Opportunities

  • Cook
  • Commercial Cook
  • Banquet Cook
  • Cafe Cook
  • Bistro Cook

Further Studies

On completion of SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, students may pursue the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery at CCEB or other CRICOS registered training organisations.

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however CCEB policies, tuition fees and course content are subject to change without notice. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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