SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

CRICOS CODE: 109804C

Enrolment Fee: $250 (non refundable)

Tuition Fee: refer to our latest Fee Schedule

52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)

Mode: Full-time face-to-face classroom mode

Program 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.

Assessment Method

ALTEC College will use a range of assessment methods for this course to produce valid decisions and recognise that learners demonstrate competence in a variety of ways. Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face‐to‐face delivery and assessment. Assessment methods include written tasks, practical tasks, projects, case studies, knowledge test, and observation supported by activities such as role plays, presentations, and group and individual work

Entry Requirement
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • International: IELTS 6 with a minimum 5.5 in each band, or equivalent PTE 42, TOEFL iBt 46, TOEFL PBT 527
  • At least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.

Other entry requirements apply.

ALTEC College conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview may also be required. Information for student support, including LLND and learning support, can be found here.

Work Placement

This course requires work placement; i.e. some of the tasks and activities may need to be completed in an actual workplace. Where work placement applies, ALTEC College shall provide work placement to students for a one‐time student cost of $1,500 for the duration of the course. Students will also have an option to arrange their own placement, in which case, the placement fee will not be payable. The placement fee is not a pre‐paid fee and will only be charged once the student has provided a written request to ALTEC College. Students may choose between host organisations where more than one options are available. Students will further be informed during the orientation session. ALTEC College shall assist the students and provide all the required documents and support including referrals, induction, work placement contract, log book, workplace tasks, and information on how the assessments will be conducted.

Application

International students: ALTEC College offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements. 

The intakes are also published in ALTEC College’s Academic Calendar.

Program Structure

To attain Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will need to complete;

Total number of units = 25

Program Structure

To attain Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will need to complete;

Total number of units = 25

  • SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • 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
  • SITHCCC041 – Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  • SITHCCC042 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  • SITHCCC043 – Work effectively as a cook
  • SITHKOP009 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • SITHKOP010 – Plan and cost recipes
  • SITHPAT016 – Produce desserts
  • SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITXHRM007 – Coach others in job skills
  • SITXINV006 – Receive, store and maintain stock
  • SITXWHS005 – Participate in safe work practices
  • BSBSUS211 – Participate in sustainable work practices
  • SITHCCC026 – Package prepared foodstuffs
  • SITHCCC038 – Produce and serve food for buffets
  • SITHCCC040 – Prepare and serve cheese
  • SITXCOM007 – Show social and cultural sensitivity

Pathway

Pathways from this qualification

After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

Accreditations

Upcoming Courses

Intake Date Course End Date
05/05/2025 03/05/2026
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