SIT30821
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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CRICOS Code: 109883K
Duration: 52 weeks (46 weeks study+ 6 weeks breaks)
Qualification 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.
Course Structure
| Unit code | Unit name | Core/elective |
|---|---|---|
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | Core |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Core |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment* | Core |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment* | Core |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock* | Elective |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Core |
| SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | Elective |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*^ | Core |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffet*^ | Elective |
| SITHCCC039 | Produce pates and terrines*^ | Elective |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery* | Core |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs* | Elective |
| SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches* | Elective |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes*^ | Core |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes*^ | Core |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads* | Core |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes*^ | Core |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | Core |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes*^ | Core |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes*^ | Core |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads* | Core |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups* | Core |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts* | Core |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | Core |
| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook*^+ | Core |
*Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
^Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
+Indicates the unit has a work placement component.
Packaging Rules
To attain the qualification SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, 25 units of competency must be completed.
| Total Number of Units | 25 |
|---|---|
| Number of Core Units | 20 |
| Number of Elective Units | 5 |
ABCI has selected the elective units that are most appropriate to meet industry requirements. The selection of electives has been made in consideration with the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Work placement requirements
This course contains units of competency that require the student to complete work placement.
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook requires a student to complete 48 service periods in a commercial kitchen. ABCI will provide work placement venues unless the student is able to provide their own venue. If the student provides their own venue, ABCI has the right to inspect and approve or deny the venue based on ABCI policies and procedures.
Education pathways
Students may enter this qualification with no prior experience or qualifications.
After satisfactory completion of this qualification, a student may progress to:
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management – additional study of 24 weeks
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management – additional study of 24 weeks
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management– additional study of 24 weeks
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Units of Competency
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of core, elective (Elec), prerequisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).