SIT30821 Certificate III in
Commercial Cookery
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery will equip you with the fundamental skills to work within a commercial kitchen and gain hands-on culinary experience. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
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This course is included in
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Package
Includes 1 qualification.
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Duration 42 weeks
Package Option 1
Includes 2 qualifications.
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Duration 78 weeks
Package Option 2
Includes 3 qualifications.
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration 104 weeks
Package Option 3
Includes 4 qualifications.
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery |
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management |
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management |
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration 78 weeks
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. |
SITHCCC043* | 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 |
Group A | Cookery and Catering |
SITHCCC025* | Prepare and present sandwiches |
SITHCCC026* | Package prepared foodstuffs |
SITHCCC032* | Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods |
SITHCCC033* | Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods |
SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets |
SITHCCC039* | Produce pates and terrines |
SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese |
SITHCCC044* | Prepare specialised food items |
SITHPAT014* | Produce yeast-based bakery products |
SITXFSA007* | Transport and store food |
Group B | Asian Cookery |
SITHASC020* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery |
SITHASC021* | Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks |
SITHASC022* | Prepare Asian stocks and soups |
SITHASC023* | Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments |
SITHASC024* | Prepare Asian salads |
SITHASC025* | Prepare Asian rice and noodles |
SITHASC026* | Prepare curry pastes and powders |
SITHASC027* | Prepare Asian cooked dishes |
SITHASC028* | Prepare Asian desserts |
SITHASC033* | Prepare dim sum |
Group C | General electives |
BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
SIRXOSM003* | Use social media and online tools |
SITXCCS014 | Provide service to customers |
SITXCOM006 | Source and present information |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity |
SITXINV007 | Purchase goods |
SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
Packaging Rules
25 units must be completed:
- 20 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- 3 units from Group A or Group B below
- 2 units from Group A, Group B or Group C below.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.
Potential Careers
- Apprentice Chef
- Kitchen Staff
- Cook
- Sous Chef
Who is this course for?
A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery teaches students a wide range of subjects so you are job-ready. This course is for people looking to begin their career in the hospitality industry. If you are passionate about cooking, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is for you!
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