SIT30821
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery equips learners with the practical skills and kitchen experience needed to work effectively as a cook in a commercial environment. Students learn to prepare and present a wide range of dishes, use commercial kitchen equipment, follow food safety protocols, and work as part of a professional kitchen team.
Overview
This qualification is ideal for individuals seeking a career in restaurants, cafés, hotels, catering services, or institutional kitchens. The program focuses on practical, hands-on training in food preparation, safe work practices, effective communication, and time management, delivered in real kitchen environments to reflect industry expectations.
It is particularly suited to those already working in hospitality who are developing their cookery skills and want to formalise their experience with a nationally recognised qualification. Typical learners may be employed as kitchen hands, junior cooks, or apprentice chefs looking to build their competence across a broad range of commercial cookery tasks.
Learning content
The program supports learners in progressing from entry-level roles to fully qualified cookery positions. It also provides a strong pathway to more senior roles such as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor, and further study opportunities, including the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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 vegetables, 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
- SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock*
- SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
- SITXWHS Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units Group a
- SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets*
- SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese*
- SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines
Electives Group C
- SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITXINV007 Purchase goods
PreRequisite requirements
The following units have prerequisites
| Unit of Competency | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC027 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC028 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC029 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC030 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC031 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC035 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC036 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC037 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC039 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC041 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC042 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC043 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHKOP009 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHPAT016 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXINV006 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC038 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC040 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHCCC025 | SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Eligibility
- Students must meet the minimum legal working age for employment in a commercial kitchen and be able to safely engage in physically demanding hospitality tasks, including food preparation, use of commercial kitchen equipment, and shift work.
- Students must be currently employed, or have a confirmed pathway to employment, in a suitable commercial kitchen role that supports the development of practical cookery skills.
- Employment must be within a venue such as a café, restaurant, hotel, pub, club, resort, or commercial catering operation.
- Students must have ongoing access to a real, fully operational hospitality workplace that provides the necessary facilities and service context to complete practical training and assessment activities.
Inspire global College will confirm workplace suitability during enrolment and through employer engagement
Enrolment
All students will be required to create or obtain their personal USI. Certificates cannot be issued without this code.
Refer to the Australian Government USI website where you can:
Licensing Requirements
SITHFAB021
Certification requirements differ across states and territories.
SITXFSA005
Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. In some States and Territories businesses are required to designate a food safety supervisor.
Duration
2 Years
Structure
25 Units
Delivery
Blended
Location
92 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe, QLD, 4005
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