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SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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Turn your passion in the kitchen into a rewarding career in an industry showing no signs of slowing down: study Certificate III in Commercial Cookery!

  1. Do you want to work in a commercial kitchen?
  2. Are you driven to work in the exciting and ever-growing hospitality industry?
  3. Ready to learn essential skills to turn a passion into a career?

Then the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is for you!

This qualification provides you with the practical cookery skills and knowledge required to work safely in a commercial kitchen environment.

Beyond practical skills, you’ll also learn the skills needed to work effectively and safely as part of a team, including:

  1. Communication
  2. Teamwork
  3. Conflict resolution
  4. Hygiene
  5. Time management

When you study commercial cookery with Academia, you benefit from not only classroom-based learning, but practical training, too!

Training is conducted in our onsite training kitchens, which are equipped to meet industry standards.

During the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will be assessed through written tests, assignments and practical tasks.

The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery for international students and domestic students is offered at both our Melbourne and Brisbane campuses.

Work Placement

All workplace partners are at a short distance from Academia’s Brisbane or Melbourne campuses. Academia will arrange your practical placement, where you’ll find yourself working in some of Australia’s best hotels, including:

  1. Grand Hyatt Melbourne
  2. The Langham Hotel
  3. The Westin Melbourne
  4. Park Hyatt Melbourne
  5. Blackfire restaurant Brisbane
  6. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
  7. Westin Hotel Brisbane
  8. Sofitel Gold Coast broadbeach
  9. Sofitel Hotel Brisbane
  10. W Hotel Brisbane
  11. OTTO Restaurant Brisbane
  12. Hilton Brisbane
  13. Brunetti
  14. Pan Pacific
  15. Le Méridien
  16. Grand Chancellor

Course units

To achieve the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery you must complete 20 core units and 5 electives (Electives have been selected by Academia to be relevant to the work outcome for this qualification).
The 20 core units are;

  1. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  2. SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  3. SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
  4. SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
  5. SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  6. SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
  7. SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
  8. SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
  9. SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
  10. SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  11. SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  12. SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  13. SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
  14. SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
  15. SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  16. SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
  17. SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  18. SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
  19. SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  20. SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook

5 elective units

  1. SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffet
  2. SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
  3. SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines
  4. SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
  5. SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Career Pathways

The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook.

After the successful completion of this course you can entry to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Study, Assessment Methods and Facilities

  1. This course is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials and workshops. You will be assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks, and assignments
  2. Equipment includes: Fully equipped designated computer area, training kitchens, demonstration kitchens, student PCs, Printed and on line Resources. Spacious classrooms, free internet access.
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Course Recognition

Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Commercial Cookery course
Course Code: SIT30821
Course Name: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
CRICOS Code: 109788J
CRICOS Duration: 50 Weeks registered on CRICOS, including tuition and course breaks
Work placement: This course includes 2 days a week for 10 weeks in an Academia affiliated Hotel commercial kitchen.

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Melbourne

With compassionate teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and a true determination to help you reach your full potential, you can strive for a successful and rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

Speak to Academia's course advisors today to find out more about the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery in Melbourne.

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Brisbane

Keen to hone your skills in the kitchen and turn a passion for cookery into a career? Academia is here to support you every step of the way!

Contact Academia today to find out more about the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery in Brisbane.

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399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 - Australia
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Brisbane campus location

41 Raff Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000 - Australia
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