SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

• This course will be delivered 20 hours a week using both online and face-to-face learning environments.
• Face-to-face learning is a classroom-based setting that includes the simulation of the workplace-based environment while the Online learning component is 1/3 of the course which is delivered via an LMS. Students will be able to use the LMS by logging into it with their username and password.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Prior to Enrolment
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least senior high school year 12 or equivalent.

Academic Requirements:

• Domestic Applicants: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
• International Applicants: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12

English Requirements:

• An IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
• English language competence can also be demonstrated through any of the following:
• Completion of a Certificate III or at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian college.
• Completion of an Advanced level English course from an approved ELICOS provider.
• English Placement Test (EPT).
• Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students must provide their results to confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Note: International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification.

25 Units (20 Core and 5 Electives) Units are included in this qualification:

Units of Competency

Core units
SITHCCC023*	Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027*	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028*	Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029*	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030*	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031*	Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035*	Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036*	Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037*	Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041*	Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042*	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043*	Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009*	Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010	Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016*	Produce desserts
SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006	Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007	Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006*	Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices

Elective units
SITHCCC025*	Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC026*	Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC040*	Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC044*	Prepare specialised food items
SITXWHS006	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

• This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks and 12 weeks of holidays. The holidays are 3 weeks per term.
• The qualification requires that a work placement of 48 service Period which is 192 hours, is completed.
• January, April, July, October (Midterm Intake available)
• For more information please visit?www.tkl.edu.au/intake-dates

Offshore Fees

For international students applying from outside Australia

• Tuition Fee: A****$
• Material Fee: A$1,000
• Enrolment Fee: A$200 (non-refundable)

Please contact your marketing manager for detailed fee information specific to your region.

Promotion and Scholarships
For information about promotions and scholarships, please contact your regional manager.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.

Additional Information
Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which must be purchased at the student's own cost.
Non-payment of course fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.
For our refund policy and other details, please visit on our website.

• A combination of essays, report writing, projects, portfolios, observations, presentations, and questioning(oral or written).

• Note that for international student's satisfactory course progress is required to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the International Student Handbook at www.tkl.edu.au

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Upon acceptance of a student's application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for the remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all the provided information as it will provide all the necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer, written agreement and payments are received.
Orientation class will be held one week before the commencement of the course. The orientation class will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

Enrollment Procedure:

Please contact our office via info@tkl.edu.au to discuss commencement dates, enrolment procedures, payment methods or any course-related matters.

For other costs and charges, please visit the Student Information Section and the International Student Handbook.

All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. 
This includes:

• Academic and personal support.
• Referral to external support services.
• One-on-one support from our trainers/assessors to assist with their studies.
• Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops
• One-on-one support from the Administration regarding student concerns including language, literacy, and numeracy issues.

Privacy and Confidentiality
We strictly abide by all Australian state and federal requirements relating to your privacy and confidentiality including the VET Quality Framework, the Privacy Act 1988 and Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000