SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

CRICOS Course Code: 114184F

ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION

The SIT30821 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.
Completion of this qualification 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

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Pathways into the qualification

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Pathways from the qualification

Learners who complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as:

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Employment Pathways

Graduates may findemployment in Hospitality Industry as a:

  • Commercial Cook
  • Kitchen supervisor

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Duration

52 Weeks
(36 weeks study, 6 weeks holidays, 10 weeks Work Placement)

Type of Study

Face-to-face / Classroom Program

Assessment

Assessment methods may include:
• Projects / Research
• Written Assignments
• English Language Requirements
• Presentation/Role play
• Unit Skill test

Course Fees

Course Fees Amount
Tuition Fees $15,000
Non-Tuition Fees
Application Fee $500
Placement Fee $2,000
Material Fee $1,500

Note: Please refer student handbook and refund policy for further information

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UNITS OF COMPETENCY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF certificate III level.

Australian Qualification Framework

Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(According to the RTO)

  • Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10 or higher

1.

IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL IBT CAE Scale
6.0 47-54 60–78 169-175

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

  1. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

  1. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) of a Certificate IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

  1. Applicants originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

International Students (onshore and offshore) 

All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.

Other Conditions:

Students required to invest on average 8 hours a week of guided learning during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.

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