SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

National ID
SIT30821
WA Course Code
BHR9
CRICOS code
109763G
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Why choose this course?

Start the journey to an exciting career in commercial cookery. Gain the practical skills and knowledge to be able to plan, organise, prepare and cook food in a range of commercial workspaces including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, events and functions, residential facilities and lunch bars. Learn skills in food safety, working with others, using equipment, menu planning, and the preparation of dishes such as appetisers, poultry, seafood, meat dishes, desserts and cakes. 

In addition, you will learn all aspects of organising, preparing and cooking a variety of food items across different service periods and menu types, using a range of cooking methods and team coordination skills. During your studies you will practice your cooking skills in the training kitchens and restaurant located on campus. These facilities offer valuable hands- on learning experiences through menu planning, teamwork and meal preparation conducted in a professional manner.

Upon completing this course, you will acquire skills that readily transfer to employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality businesses and kitchen settings.

Career opportunities

  • Commercial Cook (non Trade status)

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 1, 2024

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2024
Where | South Regional TAFE (52790)

Location map

How | On campus and simulated work environment, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $16,040
  • Resources fee: $3,550
  • Materials fee: $1,010

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course, however students will undertake services in the live works commercial kitchens that prepares breakfasts, lunches or dinners in the on-campus restaurant that is open to the paying public.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 25 units of competency. These 25 units are comprised of 20 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
    National ID
    Unit title
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
  • SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines
  • SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written and structured questions and assessments, and the practical demonstration of skills in the commercial kitchen reflecting current industry practices. Students will perform the role of commercial cooks, using a wide range of well-developed cookery skills, and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items as required. The assessments are conducted on-campus in a simulated kitchen and all materials, produce, food supplies and ‘special’ equipment will be provided as per the assessment requirements for each unit.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to fully equipped classrooms, Didasko learning resources, training and assessment plans, cookery programs, PowerPoints, digital resources.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computer classrooms with printers and internet, commercial kitchen with individual benches, fixtures and large equipment, crockery and glassware, food processors and blenders, commercial refrigeration facilities and cool rooms, pots and pans, food preparation equipment, commercial ovens and trays, pastry equipment, planetary mixers, personal protective clothing, CPR mannequins and first aid equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | South Regional TAFE (52790)

Location map

How | On campus and simulated work environment, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $16,040
  • Resources fee: $3,550
  • Materials fee: $1,010

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course, however students will undertake services in the live works commercial kitchens that prepares breakfasts, lunches or dinners in the on-campus restaurant that is open to the paying public.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 25 units of competency. These 25 units are comprised of 20 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
    National ID
    Unit title
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
  • SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines
  • SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written and structured questions and assessments, and the practical demonstration of skills in the commercial kitchen reflecting current industry practices. Students will perform the role of commercial cooks, using a wide range of well-developed cookery skills, and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items as required. The assessments are conducted on-campus in a simulated kitchen and all materials, produce, food supplies and ‘special’ equipment will be provided as per the assessment requirements for each unit.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to fully equipped classrooms, Didasko learning resources, training and assessment plans, cookery programs, PowerPoints, digital resources.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computer classrooms with printers and internet, commercial kitchen with individual benches, fixtures and large equipment, crockery and glassware, food processors and blenders, commercial refrigeration facilities and cool rooms, pots and pans, food preparation equipment, commercial ovens and trays, pastry equipment, planetary mixers, personal protective clothing, CPR mannequins and first aid equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Last updated on March 8, 2023