Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30821
Length
2 Years (part time)
Study Mode
Workplace Training & Online Study
Workplace & On Campus
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - SIT30821
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the recognised qualification to become a qualified Commercial Cook. If you have a passion for cooking, tasting, and creativity, and a desire to turn this into a career, this course is for you.
Students will learn all aspects of the cooking trade, including:
- How a commercial kitchen works
- Basic nutrition
- Cooking methods for different cuisines and dietary requirements
- Kitchen safety
- How to work as part of a multi-chef team
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops
This course is currently available as part of the Free TAFE scheme but is subject to eligibility requirements and may change in the future.
*Students enrolling in this course may be eligible to receive a scholarship to the value of $10,000 through the Victorian TAFE Network Hospitality Scholarship Program.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Roles graduates may be eligible for include:
- Commercial Cook
Further study
After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(1 commencing soon)
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday - 9.00am - 4.30pm - Workplace & On Campus
Wangaratta - Docker Street
(2 commencing soon)
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - Workplace Training & Online Study
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday - 9.00am - 4.30pm - Workplace & On Campus
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 25 units: 20 core and 5 elective.
Core units
20 unit(s)
- 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
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- 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
Elective units
5 unit(s)
- SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
- SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
- SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines
- SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
- SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are encouraged to seek employment in a commercial kitchen environment while undertaking this course to consolidate skills and knowledge. Alternatively, students not working in the industry will attend 20 days of practical training and assessment in the GOTAFE simulated environment.
Students are expected to:
- Attend on campus two days per week (7 hours per day) for 55 weeks. In the first year, students attend Mondays and Tuesdays. However, days of attendance may vary for some students in the second year, depending on timetabling.
- Spend approximately 8 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments, some of which will be completed during on-campus days.
- Attend 100% of scheduled classes.
- Attend 20 days of practical assessment if not working in the hospitality industry.
Apprenticeship blended delivery | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend classes on campus one day per week in Years 1 - 3 (Mondays) for 7 hours per day. In total students will attend 67 days over the course duration. In Year 1 students attend a total of 19 days; in Year 2 students will attend a total of 23 days; and in Year 3 students attend a total of 25 days.
- Spend approximately 1-2 hours per week working through their course materials research, revision, and completion of assessments
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Attend monthly regular catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
- Consolidate their learning in their workplace.
School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship blended delivery | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Spend 1 day per week working in the industry, where they will consolidate their learning.
- Attend 1 webinar (3 hours) per month (10 in total).
- Spend approximately 6 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend regular virtual catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times throughout the course.
- Students may attend on campus kitchen facilities to complete practical assessments if unable to complete in the workplace.
- Note: this will give students a partial completion of this qualification.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge questions
- Practical demonstrations/observations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants must:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Industry requirements
Students are advised industry requirements could include but are not limited to:
- Practical assessment as per training package requirements will occur at work or within the GOTAFE simulated training environment (on-campus).
- Mandatory employment in the industry is required to complete this course for all apprentices/trainees
- Commercial cookery work involves weekend and shift work, and early and late starts.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- General stationery (pens, pencils, rulers).
- Set of Commercial cookery knives (Apprentices).
- Standard commercial cookery uniform and enclosed shoes.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
This course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students.
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2025 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of three different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - covers the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts and booklets, e-Learning resources and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) – contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session, induction session, or during the pre-training review interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
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Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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