CRICOS Course Code: 109848B

Duration: 52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Intake Dates 2023: 23 January  |  27 February  |  17 April  |  22 May  |  10 July  |  14 August  |  02 October

Campuses: Brisbane | Hobart | Cairns

Study mode: Face to face

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of 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.

Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

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

Conversely, it may also apply to those with little or no vocational experience, but who possess some hospitality skills and knowledge that they would like to develop in order to create further educational and employment opportunities.

This course requires 48 occasions of practical work placement in a real workplace for successful completion of the qualification. Frontier Education can assist with work placement opportunities if required.

Entry Requirements

Students entering SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery must meet the following academic and English entry requirements:

Academic

• A candidate must be a minimum age of 18 year & above AND
• Completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11/12 or Certificate II or higher

English requirements

International students applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

IELTS:

A minimum IELTS (General/Academic) test score of 6.0 or equivalent & up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken for every 0.5 level of IELTS requirement, before the commencement of the main VET course

Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable   OR

PTE:

A minimum PTE (Academic) test score of 52 or equivalent & up to 10 weeks of ELICOS course to be undertaken, before the commencement of the main VET course

Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.

Career Opportunities

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

• Commercial cooks. Trade Cook

Course Structure

Students will need to complete the following 25 units of competencies to attain the qualification.

Core Units

• SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
• SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
• SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
• SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
• SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
• SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
• SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and 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
• SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
• SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
• SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
• SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
• SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
• SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
• SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
• SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
• SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

Elective Units

• BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
• SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
• SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
• SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets
• SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines

Study Option: On Campus

Course tuition fees: Please contact Frontier Education for the current course tuition fees.

Delivery Locations: Brisbane, Cairns & Hobart

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