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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 Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery, you will be assessed through written tests, assignments and practical tasks.

The Certificate 3 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. The RACV Club Melbourne
  6. The Sheraton Melbourne
  7. Blackfire restaurant Brisbane
  8. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
  9. Westin Hotel Brisbane
  10. Sofitel Gold Coast broadbeach
  11. Sofitel Hotel Brisbane
  12. W Hotel Brisbane
  13. OTTO Restaurant Brisbane
  14. Hilton Brisbane

Career Pathways

The Cert 3 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 Computer Labs, 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.

Certificate 3 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 Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery in Melbourne.

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery Brisbane

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

Contact Academia today to find out more about the Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery in Brisbane.

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399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 - Australia
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Brisbane campus 360° view

41 Raff Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000 - Australia
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Melbourne campus location

399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 - Australia
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Academia Melbourne campus

Brisbane campus location

41 Raff Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000 - Australia
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Academia Brisbane campus

Units of competency for the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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;

Unit Code
Unit Description
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SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHKOP009
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXINV006
Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHCCC023
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHCCC028
Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC035
Prepare poultry dishes
SITXHRM007
Coach others in job skills
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITHCCC030
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHCCC029
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC031
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC037
Prepare seafood dishes
SITXWHS005
Participate in safe work practices
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHCCC036
Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC041
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT016
Produce desserts
SITHCCC042
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043
Work effectively as a cook

Hospitality Management Courses & Pathway Options

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Duration: 12 months
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Duration: 6 months
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 6 months
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 6 months
SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
Duration: 12 months
SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
Duration: 6 months
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 6 months
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 6 months
SIT50422
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 18 months
SIT60322
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 6 months