SIT30821 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Course Overview 

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 is essential for 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. 

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT30821 

Entry Requirements 

Stamford College has the following entry requirements: 

Age Requirements

• All students must of the age of 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission. 

English Requirement 

• Entry into this course requires IELTS band score of 6 or equivalent in line with regulations OR
• Successful completion of a qualification from an Institute where mode of instructions was English and where the course duration was no less than 6 months OR
• Completion of an approved English Language course OR
• Successful completion of an English Placement Test 

Academic Requirements 

• Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification OR
• Successful completion of a qualification from an Institute where mode of instructions was English and where the course duration was no less than 12 months 

Course Details 

Delivery mode This program is delivered in the classroom and through mandatory structured self- study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required. 

Duration 52 weeks, including 43 study weeks and 9 weeks of holidays. 

Course Location 5G-6G/427 Docklands Drive, Docklands, VIC-3008 

Training Kitchen: 847 Dandenong Road, Malvern East, VIC-3145 

Study Load – 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of mandatory structured self-study