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Statement of Attainment in Commercial Cookery Basics

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Overview About this course

Gain the foundational skills you need for entry roles in a commercial kitchen setting. Learn to organise your workspace, prepare and serve simple dishes, and practice vital hygiene and safety practices.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

Outcomes What You'll Gain

Learning Outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Prepare a range of simple dishes to industry standards

  • Present and store food

  • Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, service-ware, utensils and kitchen premises

  • Prevent food contamination, follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards

  • Follow procedures in emergency situations and work safely in a kitchen environment

Course Outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • The skills to prepare, cook and present a range of simple dishes

  • The ability to apply safe hygiene, health and work practices to ensure food safety

  • Exposure to industry professionals and access to a network of peers

  • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is This Course Right For You?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • An interest in cooking and food preparation

  • Good teamwork skills

  • Good organisational skills

  • Good communication skills

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future Career and Study Options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: cook with the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, chef de partie with the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and restaurant manager with the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in Commercial Cookery Basics does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP001

  • Prepare and present simple dishes SITHCCC002

  • Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS001

  • Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA001

TAFE NSW Services Facilities and Support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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