The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is designed for learners who want to learn the basics of cooking, knife sharpening and precision cutting to a la carte, functions and set menu cooking. This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of cookery skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. This course includes preparing appetisers, salads, stocks, sauces and soups; preparing vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes.

18 years or older Satisfactorily completed Year 11 and Preferably Year 12 or equivalent IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate level ELICOS Must meet Student Visa requirements

CORE UNITS 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, eggs 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 SITHCCC021 - Monitor work operations SITHKOP004 - Develop menus for special dietary requirements SITXFSA004 - Develop and implement a food safety program

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Possible job title includes: Cook