Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)

This qualification reflects the role of commercial 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.

52 weeks Full-time study (including 6 weeks break/public holidays)
Delivery Hours = 920 (20 hrs p/week)
Work-Based Training (WBT) Hours = 144
Self-Study Hours = 136
Total Hours = 1200

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification; however, students must meet the minimum entry requirements as described here.

Modes of Delivery
This program is delivered in a classroom-based environment with access to a simulated commercial kitchen for practical components of the course. In addition students will also be required to undertake a practical placement in a workplace environment under supervision to ensure the student can perform the work as expressed in each unit of competency. Each unit is delivered and assessed as a standalone unit in a combination of face-to-face theory and demonstration sessions.

This program also contains a self-study component to be completed by the student (as supported by the trainer) to consolidate their learning. Self-study hours for each unit are indicated in the table below.

Assessment Method
The following assessment methods will be used: Practical Demonstrations, Written Assessments and Logbook.

Training Package Rules:

To attain SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, 25 units must be completed by the student: 20 core units and 5 elective units.

The units offered by ACE are listed in the table below.

Note: A symbol next to the unit name indicates that there are pre-requisite requirements.

Prerequisite units:
*   SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
† **SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

Students may exit the program at any point and be awarded a Statement of Attainment for any of the units successfully completed.

WBT for the holistic unit, SITHCCC043 Work Effectively as a Cook, must be undertaken in order to achieve the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

ACE will organise WBT for students at no additional cost.

ACE has an agreement with a third party, Aurora Receptions “Aurora”, as its host WBT employer. A total of 144 hours (48 Service Periods) will be completed in WBT.

Training Pathway

A possible training pathway for a student completing this qualification could be the following:

The above listed qualifications represent a logical pathway regardless of whether ACE offers the qualifications.

Employment Pathway

Completion of SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 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.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

• Cook

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Please refer to the ‘Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure’ which outlines in detail the process to be followed for granting recognition and credit transfer. This is supported by the RPL guidelines specific to this qualification.

For any Credit granted for previous studies undertaken by the student as part of an RPL – Formal learning process; will lead to a reduction in overall course duration. For international students this is reported via PRISMS and an appropriate eCoE is issued. As per the Standards for RTOs 2015 (Clause 1.12); ACE will determine any prior learning that an individual may have acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements which are specified in the course in which a student is wanting to enrol.

Refer to Fees for the current course fees.