Certificate III In Commercial Cookery

Get trade qualified as Chef by completing this apprenticeship

Course code

SIT30821

Delivery location

Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula, Workplace

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 2 years.

Start dates

Ongoing

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in their field, will guide you through the program. The course includes online and workplace assessment, excursions, and opportunities to network with industry specialists. You’ll also be able to participate in professional industry competitions.
  
  With this nationally recognised qualification, you’ll have the confidence to work as a professional chef in restaurants, cafes, hotels, healthcare facilities and International resorts.
  
  Once successfully complete you can study Chisholm’s Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is one of the largest trainer of apprentices in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer.
  
  Core skills required for this course: literacy and numeracy range from levels one to two.
  
  Physical: Students will be required to undertake manual handling, including heavy lifting of up to 8kg, use kitchen tools and utensils and be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hour blocks.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  SITHKOP009	Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  SITXHRM007	Coach others in job skills
  SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices
  SITHCCC026	Package prepared foodstuffs
  SITHKOP010	Plan and cost recipes
  SITXFSA006	Participate in safe food handling practices
  SITHCCC025	Prepare and present sandwiches
  SITHCCC028	Prepare appetisers and salads
  SITHCCC040	Prepare and serve cheese
  SITHCCC042	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  SITHCCC035	Prepare poultry dishes
  SITHCCC036	Prepare meat dishes
  SITHCCC037	Prepare seafood dishes
  SITHCCC044	Prepare specialised food items
  SITHCCC027	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  SITHCCC030	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  SITHCCC029	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  SITHCCC039	Produce pates and terrines
  SITHPAT016	Produce desserts
  SITHCCC041	Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety
  SITHCCC043	Work effectively as a cook
  SITXINV006	Receive, store and maintain stock
  SITHCCC023	Use food preparation equipment
  SITHCCC031	Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Commercial Cookery
  Possible job outcome	commercial cook

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer, Please note: students will be required to undertake manual handling, including heavy lifting of up to 8kg, use kitchen tools and utensils and be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hour blocks

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$860	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$4,298	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$19,530	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$1,375	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.