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SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery~

CRICOS code: 094946E
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Free TAFE

Next intake July 2023
LocationsGeelong City Campus
DurationFull-time: 12 months
ApprenticeshipFull-time: 3 years

Course description

If you are passionate about the culinary arts, driven to create, and you see yourself as a team player, becoming a qualified cook or chef could be the career for you. 

You will learn fundamental preparation and cooking skills across a range of appetisers and salads, poultry and game, seafood, meat, a variety of hot and cold desserts, pastry products, cakes and yeast goods. You will also master the basics such as stocks, sauces and soups, vegan and vegetarian dishes, and egg and pasta dishes. You will also develop knowledge in food costs, effective communication and time management and have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills during live service periods.

You can also complete the SIT31016 Certificate III Patisserie to gain two qualifications and boost your employability. If you are not an apprentice or trainee, you are required to do a work placement as organised by The Gordon. 

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Take advantage of Job Trainer and Free TAFE! Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Job Trainer opportunity Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

This is a JobTrainer Priority Course. All students who meet the Skills First eligibility criteria can access free or reduced tuition fees for this course. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

Work placement/industry experience

360 hours of work placement are required in this course. External placement should be organised by the student, however some work placement will occur at the Gordon’s professional venues, including the Davidson Restaurant. *If external placement is undertaken, please note that you may be required to travel outside of your usual training location to attend work experience. This may include other regional areas or suburbs of Melbourne.

~ This course is in transition.

The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.

Possible career outcomes

  • Qualified cook/chef
  • Head chef
  • Kitchen attendant
  • Catering team assistant

Applications & attendance

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants

To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here

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IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2023 February
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2022
Close: 23 Jan 2023 Class DayStart: 8 Feb 2023
Wed,Thur,Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm
 Full-time: 12 months    
2023 July
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Apr 2023
Close: 1 Jul 2023 Class DayStart: 12 Jul 2023
Wed,Thur,Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm
 Full-time: 12 months    
2023 Ongoing
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2022
Close: 15 Dec 2023 Class DayTimetable supplied once admitted
 Apprenticeship:Full-time: 3 years    

 

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course.

  • Applicants must be aged 16 years and over at the time of course commencement
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
  •  Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Practice tests

In order to prepare for your LLN, you may wish to attempt some practise tests in which you will find similar questions (with solutions too). These practice tests are not VSL approved but may be similar in question type and level of difficulty to what may be asked in the VSL approved LLN. Click here for practice tests. Please note, the VSL approved LLN cannot be resat within 3 months of undertaking it.

Academic:

Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent – Equivalents can be found on our Entry Requirements page.

English:

IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (or equivalent) – Equivalents can be found on our English language equivalency page.
 
*Applicants from specified countries may be exempt from English Language Requirements for admissions purposes. Such students will still need to provide evidence of meeting minimum English requirements for visa purposes. Check the list of exempt countries for more information.

Age/other requirements:

You must be 18 years or over at the time of course commencement.

  • Applicants must be aged 16 years and over at the time of course commencement
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
  •  Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

Core Units Code Hours
Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP001 13
Coach others in job skills SITXHRM001 20
Maintain the quality of perishable items SITXINV002 10
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices BSBSUS201 20
Participate in safe food handling practices SITXFSA002 40
Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS001 12
Plan and cost basic menus SITHKOP002 30
Prepare and present sandwiches SITHCCC003 10
Prepare appetisers and salads SITHCCC006 25
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery SITHCCC005 45
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements SITHCCC018 75
Prepare meat dishes SITHCCC014 50
Prepare poultry dishes SITHCCC012 25
Prepare seafood dishes SITHCCC013 30
Prepare stocks sauces and soups SITHCCC007 35
Produce desserts SITHPAT006 100
Produce yeast-based bakery products SITHPAT014 42
Use food preparation equipment SITHCCC001 25
Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA001 15
Work effectively in a commercial kitchen SITHCCC034 60
Work effectively with others BSBWOR203 15
Elective Units Code Hours
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery SITHCCC027 45
Prepare specialised food items SITHCCC021 60
Prepare vegetable fruit eggs and farinaceous dishes SITHCCC008 45
Produce cakes pastries and breads SITHCCC019 40
Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA005 15
Work effectively as a cook SITHCCC020 80

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Workplace tasks
  • Industry placement
  • Exam

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Concession Tuition AUD $1.24 per hour 922 AUD $1,143.00 AUD $13,466.00
Standard Tuition AUD $6.18 per hour 922 AUD $5,698.00 AUD $13,466.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $18.60 per hour 922 AUD $17,149.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Materials AUD $1,935.00 once
Equipment levy AUD $60.00 once
Resource fee AUD $25.00 Once per unit
Administrative fee AUD $80.00 once
Excursion AUD $60.00 once
Education Levy AUD $138.30

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 27/01/2023 2:01:43 PM
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