SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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.

Possible Job Titles

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

*Gamma Education & Training Pty Ltd does not guarantee that international graduates will obtain the listed jobs as international student employment will depend on factors in the student’s home country and home country corporate environment. However, Graduates will gain skills relevant to the learning and development functions performed

Course Information

Level
Certificate III
CRICOS Course Code
109861E

COURSE DURATION

  • 52 weeks

DURATION BREAKDOWN

  • Study Weeks = 40
  • Holiday Weeks = 12

DELIVERY LOCATIONS

  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Weekend Program Available

Entry Requirement

Gamma Education & Training Pty Ltd is committed to providing quality, industry-relevant education while supporting students throughout their study.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

25 units must be completed:

20 Core units
5 Elective units

Units

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
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
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook*
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock

Logbook

Work-Placement

*SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook

You must record that you have cooked and served menu items for a
minimum of 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen for a
variety of menu types, a variety of service period types and a variety of food
types.

Gamma College has its own kitchen and Café, relationships with bulk food
providers and links with industry including 5-Star outlets to help you
collate a high-quality industry relevant logbook

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