Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- National Course Code: SIT30816
- TAFE NSW code: SIT30816-01V01-20ORA-009
Location – Orange, March Street
Study Type
Part Time Day
Course Start Date
05 Feb 2020
Hours Per Week
12.9
Duration
2 Years
- 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.**COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS**
To successfully complete this course, you will need: - A traditional full chef?s uniform with white jacket and white buttons - Rubber soled fully enclosed shoes suitable for a commercial kitchen environment.
You will also need a lockable tool box preferably plastic and a full range of chefs trade kit including: - 20cm cooks knife - Paring knife - Flexible Filleting knife - Boning Knife - Serrated knife - Palette knife - Stirring spoon wooden or plastic - Rubber/plastic scraper - Piping bag - Selection Nozzles - Thermometer preferably digital - Vegetable peeler - Pastry brush - Sharpening steel - Sharpening stone
There is no formalised work placement for this course.
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a Face to Face Part Time course. You will need to attend approximately 9.3 hours of class, over 1 day a week, 2 years. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 3.6 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 4.5 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private studies, assessment preparation and research.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
In this cooking course you will learn skills in kitchen operations, food preparation, hygiene and food safety. You will learn how to plan and create beautiful food. Our campus is equipped with restaurant-standard kitchens and bakeries. An on-campus restaurants will help you get the competitive edge and ensure your training is linked to real-world career outcomes from fine-dining restaurants to caterers to food trucks to cafes.
Commercial Cookery could be for you if you enjoy working in fast-paced environments, have good time management skills, enjoy working in a team and like creating in the kitchen.
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 from 9.00am to 4.00pm. 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:
- Chef uniform
- Tool kit
There is additional resource cost of $250.00 for this course.
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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- Course Related Materials Charge - $250.00
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Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| 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 |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook |
| 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 |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SITHCCC004 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITXEBS001 | Use social media in a business |
| SITXINV001 | Receive and store stock |
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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Orange, March Street
109 March Street, Orange
Phone 131 601
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