SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Work-Based Training (WBT) | 280 hours consisting minimum of 60 complete service periods/shifts with the combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special function |
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Location | The training must be completed in an industry commercial kitchen with realistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers |
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides students with the knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and other skills necessary to become a proficient, qualified Commercial Cook. The course includes planning, preparing, presenting, and serving food in a commercial kitchen environment.
A wide range of cooking techniques, methods, and practical skills are delivered in this course. The course includes current industry knowledge and skills, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in food preparation and the kitchen environment.
This course is designed to give an individual competence and confidence in planning, preparing, and presenting food in a catering or restaurant type environment. With the successful completion of this course, students will have the necessary skills to enter the workforce in the role of a professional cook.
Course Descriptions
This course is designed for employment as a chef/cook in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, and/or to continue higher studies in commercial cookery at Certificate IV or Diploma levels.
Career Opportunities
This course is designed for employment as a chef/cook in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies and/or to continue higher studies in commercial cookery at Certificate IV or Diploma levels.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete 21 core units and 4 elective units of competency to attain the qualification.
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
- SITHCCC006 – Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC007 – Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups
- SITHCCC008 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, 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 bread
- SITHCCC020 – Work effectively as a cook
- SITHKOP001 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHKOP002 – Plan and cost basic menus
- SITHPAT006 – Produce desserts
- SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002 – 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*
- SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITXFSA004 – Develop and implement a food safety program
- SITXCCS007 – Enhance customer service experiences
- SITHKOP005 – Coordinate cooking operations
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at Mervic College.
English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:
i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of Mervic College’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
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ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States
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iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at Mervic College’s campus as part of the enrolment process.
If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment, levels visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Please note: Mervic College will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests:
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT
– Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Academic Requirements
International students applying either off-shore or on-shore must meet a minimum academic requirement to get admission to Mervic College courses. The table below summarises the academic entry requirements. Refer to information on individual courses for course-specific requirements.
Level of Study | Academic Requirements |
Certificate III | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher. |
Certificate IV | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher |
Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher. |
Advanced Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Diploma or higher. |
Graduate Certificate of Management (Learning) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in the relevant field of education or work. |
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (78 weeks) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in the relevant field of education or work. |
Pre-Training Review
All students are required to undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to the learner, and relevant experience.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (International)
Students undertaking Mervic College Australia VET courses must possess sound language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to successfully complete the course. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by Mervic College. If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further language, literacy, and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with Mervic College Australia.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (Domestic)
Students undertaking this course must possess sound language, literacy, and numeracy skills. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by the Institute.
Qualification Recognition
Qualifications offered by Mervic College are based on the principles, guidelines, and standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.
Course Features
- Duration 30 hours
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- Available Seats 10