Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Training package entry requirements

There are no training package requirements for this qualification.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

• Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
• Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test to ensure the required language, literacy and numeracy levels are met for the course.
• Apprentices: Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship contract prior to applying for this course.

Assessment methods may include:

• Written assessments
• Practical assessments
• Portfolio
• Online assessments

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Campus: Wangaratta

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Campus: Seymour

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Campus: Shepparton

It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may need to complete outside their normal training sessions.

All students:

• Students will be required to purchase a knife kit, cook's uniform and online resources.
• Students are expected to complete a minimum of 200 hours of workplace learning in a commercial kitchen, in order to complete the required number of practical tasks. This can be completed either:
  a. on-campus at the GOTAFE Training Kitchen, or
  b. through employment, or
  c. through Practical Placement at a host employment worksite.

Apprentices:

• This course is typically delivered over a 3-year period. Most apprentices will attend a GOTAFE campus for training one day per week for two terms over the 3-year period.

On-campus:

• Students will attend a GOTAFE campus for training three days per week over the course of 18 months. Students will also service the GOTAFE cafes and/or restaurant and masterclass events.

Some commonly asked questions:

1. Can I do this course online?
   This course requires attendance at TAFE do to its practical nature, however parts of the theory may be completed online.
2. Do I need prior experience to do this course?
   Apprentices must be employed in the industry to undertake this course. Experience is not essential for all other students experience, but a passion or interest in the industry is preferred.
3. How long is the course?
   Apprentices - 3 years
   On campus - 2 years with 6 months work placement
4. Are there any tests or exams?
   Yes, there are assessments for all 25 units, from short written tasks to observations and practical tasks.
5. If I fail an assessment can I try again?
   Yes, you can have two more attempts.
6. Do I need to buy any books or equipment?
   Yes resources are required and a chef's uniform at a cost of approximately $100. GOTAFE will organise a uniform company to attend an induction session for sizing.

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Further information is provided at course induction.

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

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

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.