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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Course Code: SIT30821

CRICOS Course Code: 109905J

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Duration : 104 weeks, including 78 weeks of study period, 12 weeks of work placement and 14 weeks holiday.

Study Load : 20 hours a week in classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study.

Delivery Mode : This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study, as well as through a work placement.

Campus Locations

Melbourne Campus: L10/601 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Hobart Campus: 212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000

Abbotsford Campus: 395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067

About us

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. This course prepares students for commercial cookery roles, focusing on food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety.

Who should apply for this course?

This course is targeted at international students who are:

  • Seeking to pursue a career in commercial cookery and food preparation
  • Passionate about cooking and wanting to develop professional culinary skills
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications or supervisory roles in kitchens

Completing this course may provide students with employment and further study opportunities. Potential employment options include commercial cook, cook, commis chef, chef de partie (entry level), and senior kitchen hand roles within restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and catering operations.

Graduates who wish to continue their education may pursue the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or specialised culinary pathways.

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. You are also responsible for providing your own uniform and sturdy work shoes. Details of suppliers will be provided to you at your orientation.

Resource Requirements

The hospitality industry requires that training and assessment be conducted in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. All units within this qualification must be delivered under these conditions to ensure accurate skill development in commercial cookery, food preparation, and workplace processes.

Course Map

The following units are included in this course, including core units and elective units for the award of the qualification.

Core Units

Course CodeDescription
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHCCC036Prepare meat dishes
SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipment
SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT016Produce desserts
SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC037Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cook

Elective Units

Course CodeDescription
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
SITXFSA007Transport and store food
SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC044Prepare specialised food items

Training and assessment information

Job roles may include:

The timetable for this course will be provided to you on orientation, this is subject to change.

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace environment.

For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week.

In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.

The work placement component is a total of 240 hours which should be completed within the course duration. The work placement must be completed only with an approved provider. We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.

Please note that you will also need to complete a police check before going on placement and this will be at your own cost.

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:

Written questions
Projects
Presentations
Reports
Practical demonstrations
Portfolios/journal
Workplace hours log

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and kitchens and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.

As part of the entry requirements, you will participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 3 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.

Entry Requirements

  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following.
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
  • OR

  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO
  • OR

  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
  • Pre-requisite Entry Requirement:

    Prerequisite of either the CHC33021 or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or completion of the CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability along with the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

  • Note: The other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

How Can You Apply?

There are no specific educational prerequisites for entry into this course, as entry into this level is based on an assessment of English language proficiency. Students will be assessed by Australian Sovereign College at orientation using the Placement Test and interview.

The applicant must be 18 years old or above.

They will then be placed in the appropriate class level as follows:

  • Beginner
  • Elementary
  • Pre-intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Upper-intermediate
  • Advanced
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COURSE CREDIT

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ausc.edu.au

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at info@ausc.edu.au