SIT30821
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
This qualification reflects the role of 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.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as
restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and
State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice
Learners who successfully complete this
qualification may progress into further
studies such as:
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen
Management
DURATION
54 weeks
50 weeks study, 4 weeks holidays
Full time 20 hours a week
TYPE OF STUDY
Classroom Blended
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods may include:
Knowledge Test
Practical Task
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age of 18 years and above
- Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of an Australian year 10 or higher
| IELTS (General or Academie) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 50-58 | 547-587 | 78-82 | 169-175 | n/a |
| 5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR
2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand,
Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR
3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa. OR
4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at
www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Onshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
Offshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
Other Conditions
Students required to invest on average 5 hours a week of guided learning during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.