CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY
Brisbane - SIT30821
CRICOS CODE: 109817J
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.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or over
- Basic computer skills
- Meet all Student Visa requirements, including IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) or English proficiency or Spencer College ACSF test level 3 PLUS
- Minimum Year 12 education or equivalent
Work Placement Requirement
This course includes mandatory Work Based Training to be undertaken in SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook unit.
Each student is required to work in an operational commercial kitchen at an industry workplace for a minimum of 384 hours over 48 weeks.
Spencer College will ensure placement of all students; however, students may have the option to arrange their own work placement subject to approval of the workplace from the college.
Course Delivery
52 weeks classroom delivery, depending on intake (includes a maximum of 8 weeks holiday). Students must attend minimum 20 hours class time per week as part of your Student Visa requirements. Distance learning is not available.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you think you may be eligible to apply for RPL, please contact the College to discuss.
Delivery Methods
- Face to face lectures / workshops
- Online lectures/ workshops
- Practical activities
- Work placement
Units of Competency
| 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 |
| BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices |
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese |