Course Code: SIT30821 | CRICOS Course Code: 116658E

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Course Duration

52 Weeks in total - 12 Weeks of breaks/holidays - 30 Weeks of tuition - 10 Weeks of work placement (20 contact hours per week = 200 hours)

Study Load

Full time

Study Mode

• Face to face in classroom
• Self study
• Training kitchen
• WBT (Work Base Training)

Intakes

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
(Monthly Intakes are also available, please contact us)

Learning portal

Assessments & all learning resources accessible via e-learning portal

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.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook
This course includes a component of work-based training – consisting of 10 weeks x 20 contact
hours per week (200 hours).
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants,
hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Study mode:
• Face to face in classroom
• Self study
• Training kitchen
• WBT (Work Base Training)

Job opportunity:
Cook, Assistant Cook, Cook’s helper

After achieving SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, individuals may choose
to progress to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Based on the course outcomes and training package requirements, the following units of competency have been selected for this qualification;
Unit Code and Title Type
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment*Core
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery*Core
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads*Core
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups*Core
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes*Core
SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesCore
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes*Core
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes*Core
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes*Core
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and  Breads*Core
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*Core
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook*#Core
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment*Core
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipesCore
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts*Core
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safetyCore
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practicesCore
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skillsCore
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock*Core
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practicesCore
SITHCCC025* Prepare and present sandwichesElective
SITHCCC026* Package prepared foodstuffsElective
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffetsElective
SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksElective
SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheeseElective

* These units have a pre-requisite. Pre-requisites must be scheduled and completed prior to undertaking these units.

# Denotes the unit prescribed for work placement purpose. The allocated hours cover a minimum of 48 complete food service periods; 20 hours per week over 10 weeks in an approved workplace. Work placement is scheduled in the last term of the course so that students have developed the essential skills and knowledge over the duration of the course to be ready to perform in a workplace environment.

Note: Elective units are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

Admission Requirements:

PEIA  has identified that clients will need to meet the following entry requirements prior to course commencement

  • Students Must be 18 years of age on commencement
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 or higher Or Equivalent (e.g., TOEFL, ISLPR, CSWE, General English, EAP) English language test scores

Note: New English language requirements apply to all Student visa applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024. Please refer to:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/ migration-strategy/Documents/migration-strategy.pdf

  • Complete an LLN assessment to identify if the potential student requires
    LLN support

Tuition fee: $11,000*
Material fee: $1,500*
Application fee: $250*

*All amount is in Australian dollar

Notes:
1. All fees and charges are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and GST exempt
2. Student’s fees and charges may vary where RPL and/or CT has been approved

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct (Monthly Intakes are also available, please contact us)

Main Campus

15C/342 Albany Highway,Victoria Park, WA 6100, Australia.

PEIA Training Campus

15C/342 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, WA 6100 

PEIA Training Kitchen

“The Kitchen Balcatta”, 2 Cressall Road, Balcatta,WA 6021

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of all the required outcomes for each chosen unit of competency for this course, students will be awarded a PEIA Certificate for SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery including an Academic Record. Students who have not achieved competency in all chosen units of competency for this qualification, will be issued a Statement of Attainment for those units of competency that they have successfully achieved competence in.

RESOURCES

The following learning and assessment resources are available to students attending this course:
Student Learning Resources
Student Assessment Resources
Supported e-learning resources to enhance knowledge and skills

ASSESSMENT

All units of competency are assessed using a variety of methods including written answers, case studies, role plays, observations, practical demonstration, simulated workplace, and a real workplace environment (200 hours WBT).

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) & CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have relevant and current work or life experience and consider they are able to meet the unit of competency requirements and/or Credit Transfer may be granted to eligible applicants against the relevant unit/s of competency when evidence of the student having successful completed the same unit of competency in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.
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