SIT30816 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Do you have the dream to follow in the footsteps of Matt Moran, Jamie Oliver, or Nigella Lawson? Do you have a passion for food and a knack for cooking with a bit of creative flair?
Taking steps to becoming a chef in our modern world of dining is not only a way to express your passion through food, but is an enjoyable and dynamic career path. Australia is a leisure destination, and where the tourism industry is strong, so too is the demand for Cooks.
The SIT30816 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery introduces you to planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a wide variety of food styles. Embrace this rewarding occupation and use it as an outlet for personal touches and creativity through the use of food.
COURSE DURATION/ METHOD OF DELIVERY
The SIT30816 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is delivered over 12 months. Trainers will deliver training on the job with regular workplace visits.
USER CHOICE (APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP FUNDING)
The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees.
Aurora Training Institute is a Pre-Qualified Supplier under this program for the delivery of this certificate III qualification as an apprenticeship pathway for new and existing employees.
The Co-Contribution Fee under the User Choice program is dependent on the elective choice. Fees are paid at a rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. This fee represents the total cost to the student to enrol, undertake training and be awarded the qualification. Click here for more information.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To achieve a SIT30816 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, 25 units must be completed including all 21 core units and 4 elective units.
Core Units
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment * |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery * |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads * |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups * |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes * |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes * |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes * |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes * |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements * |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads * |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook * |
| SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment * |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts * |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items * |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
Elective Units
| BSBCMM201 | Communicate in the workplace |
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| SITHCCC002 | Prepare and present simple dishes * |
| SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches * |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITXCCS003 | Interact with customers |
| SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity |
| SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers |
| SITXINV001 | Receive and store stock |
To successfully complete SITHCCC020 – Work effectively as a cook*, 48 complete food service periods must be completed.
* Prerequisite is SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety