Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- National Course Code: SIT30816
- TAFE NSW code: SIT30816-01V01-20NBC-011
Location – Northern Beaches
Study Type
Full Time
Course Start Date
03 Feb 2020
Hours Per Week
24
Duration
36 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
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, cafs, and coffee shops.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
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There are no pre-requisites for this course.
To successfully complete this course, you will need: -
Students need to provide evidence of 48 industry service periods.
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
Date: Tuesday 10 December 2019
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Location: Northern Beaches Campus, Building M, Level 3, Room 22
Date: Monday 20 January 2020 to Friday 24 January 2020
Time: 09:00am to 04:00pm
Location: Northern Beaches Campus, Building M, Level 3, Room 22.
It is essential for students to attend the information session to receive timetable, uniform and tool requirements. Students need to contact the Commercial Cookery section or email: SydneyTES-CookeryNB@tafensw.edu.au. Alternate timetables can be provided upon request.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time blended course. You will need to attend approximately 15 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 36 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 9 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 3 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study and assessment preparation.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Studiosity - online access to a real life tutor
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday from 08:30am to 04:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- Additional costs include: Uniform $100 and tools $300.
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RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Incidental Cost- Student Association - $20.00
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Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SITHCCC004 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITXINV001 | Receive and store stock |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITHCCC017 | Handle and serve cheese |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Northern Beaches
154 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Phone 131 601
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