SIT30821 - 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.
Testamur to be awarded
On successful completion of the entire course you will be awarded a nationally recognized SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery testamur with an academic transcript listing the units completed. On successful completion of some units but not the full course, you will be awarded an academic transcript with units completed.
Duration: 36 months
Possible Job Titles: Kitchenhand, Junior Chef, Chef, Head Chef
Course Requirements
25 units must be completed:
- 21 core units
- 4 elective units
Course Units
Core Units
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITCCC007 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC013 Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC014 Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP002 Plan and cost basic menus
SITHPAT006 Produce desserts
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items
SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units
The most common electives will be selected upon enrolment.