Course Code
SIT30816
Duration
1-2 Years
About the Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
However a pre-enrolment process to establish suitability to undertake the course and to determine support requirements will be conducted, which will include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.
This course is only offered at a workplace.
Course Duration
Course Duration - 1-2 Years
Normally this training course takes between 1 Year- 2years to finish, based upon your personal circumstances as well as mode of study for which you opt for. As an illustration, if you do this course online and consistently commit time and energy to complete the tasks and assignments each week you may complete the course well before schedule.
Qualification Level
Certificate IIICareer Opportunities
- Cook
Study Mode
Work-based
Assessment
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
RPL is available for each Unit of Competency-based on relevant workplace experience, formal training, or other expertise.
RPL is conducted through assessment only pathway
To apply for RPL, please contact info@auschs.edu.au to gain further information.
Simulated Work Environment
If a simulated work environment is required, it will be achieved by using suitable facilities, equipment and resources including individualised plans and equipment outlined in the plan, modelling of industry operating conditions, including presence of problem-solving activities and organisational policies, procedures and protocols.
Work Placement
Students undertaking a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery should be doing so under Australian Apprenticeship arrangements.
Education and Support Services
In accordance with the requirements of Standards for RTOs 2015, the following support is available to learners:
Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) advice. The ACSF informs the identification and description of underpinning English language, literacy and numeracy features and requirements within competency standards. LLN requirements of participants will be assessed using LLN assessment form completed upon enrolment. LLN needs of Learners will be taken into consideration in the delivery and assessment of this qualification.
The following processes will be applied for students
- Learning and assessment materials are written in plain English.
- Delivery modes are negotiated to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
- Entry to courses is in accordance with equal opportunity legislation, anti-discrimination legislation.
Support strategies include:
- Identifying requirements (such as literacy, numeracy, English language or physical capabilities) learners would need to complete each course and if necessary, referring them to specialist services prior to enrolling in the course.
- Developing strategies to make support available where gaps are identified.
- Assistive technology
- Additional tutorials
Reasonable Adjustment
Reasonable adjustment is the process of adjusting our intended methods of learning and assessment to accommodate the unique requirements of our clients yet remaining within the constraints of the training package whilst still applying the principles of assessment.
The following processes will be applied for students
- Learning and assessment materials are written in plain English.
- Delivery methods are negotiated to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
- Entry to courses is in accordance with equal opportunity legislation, anti-discrimination legislation.
Reasonable Adjustment is a key strategy in achieving this outcome. Adjustments are made to the learning environment to ensure equal opportunity without imposing unjustifiable hardship on the Australian College of Higher Studies or compromising the integrity of the Qualification Standards.
Reasonable Adjustment should be catered for without compromising assessment conditions. For example, the Trainer/Assessor should withdraw from assessment to protect privacy, confidentiality and potentially company security concerns. In this instance, Reasonable Adjustment needs to be applied i.e. using a different form of Assessment or a simulated environment.
We are committed to assisting all of our clients where within our capacity to complete the course. To ensure we understand where we can assist we ask our students to self-identify any areas that we can assist them in. Our options and approach to English language literacy have been raised earlier.
Obviously, the trainer/assessor can make their own observations as to how they can modify our assessment process to meet the needs of our students. In the case of this course, possible areas of Reasonable Adjustment include: Shorter more frequent sessions for people with attention issues, the use of colour paper or tinted transparencies to assist those with dyslexia. In general, the student will know what form of reasonable adjustment suits their needs address these options with the student but ensure the needs of the Training Package are met, any requests for Reasonable Adjustment that cannot immediately be accommodated should be discussed with the CEO, and where we cannot accommodate the request, we will refer the Student onto a suitable organisation.
The RTO has incorporated a separate comment section for Reasonable Adjustments into each form of Assessment and in all of its assessment tools, or reasonable adjustments can be made as notes in the general comment sections.
Articulation
After achieving SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, individuals could progress to SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, SIT40616 Certificate IV in Catering Operations or SIT40716 Certificate IV in Patisserie.
Course Units
Total number of units = 25
21 core units plus
4 elective units, consisting of
- 3 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core Units
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Work effectively with others
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Work effectively as a cook
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Produce desserts
Participate in safe food handling practices
Coach others in job skills
Control stock
Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units
Prepare and present sandwiches
Source and use information on the hospitality industry
Prepare specialised food items
Show social and cultural sensitivity
Course Fees
Fee for Service
$---Smart & Skilled Student Fees
Smart and Skilled Student Fees (Only for NSW residents)
The cost of this course will vary based on your eligibility for a Smart and Skilled Student Fee. Eligibility criteria can be found on the Smart and Skilled website or you can call us on 1300 600 888 for further information and advice.
First qualification- $2130
Second qualification- 2550
Concession- $240
Exemption- $0
FEE-FREE TRAINEESHIPS
There’s never been a better time to start a traineeship in NSW. The NSW Government will pay the student fee on behalf of students who fit the eligibility requirements – meaning students undertaking a Government Funded traineeship course no longer face a student fee of up to $1000.
Fee-free traineeships are available to NSW students – including school-based trainees whose training:
- is funded under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled Program
- Traineeships commenced on or after 1 January 2020
Traineeships are a great career pathway. They combine on-the-job training with formal study to give you the skills and experience employers are looking for. Traineeships generally take around 1-2 years to complete, and trainees earn a salary while they learn.
For more information: https://vet.nsw.gov.au/choosing-vet/fee-free-traineeships
The fees indicated above are based on students being approved for training subsidized by the NSW Government. Students can pay their fee upfront or undertake an AUSCHS’s Instalment Plan which will commence at the time of enrolment.
Payment Plans Available**
**Conditions Apply
*** Please refer to the course handbook and the pre-enrolment student handbook, Smart and Skilled information handbook for enrolment policy, RPL, refund policies, fees arrangements and for more information feel free to contact us by emailing info@auschs.edu.au or calling 1300600888
Please contact us to obtain the Fee For Service quotes.
Enrolment Documents
Certificate III LLN Skills Assessment
Smart and Skilled - Enrolment Form
Smart and Skilled Student Information Handbook
Fee for Service Enrolment Form (If applicable)
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