SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Next intake February 2025

LocationsGeelong City Campus

DurationFull-time: 12 Months
ApprenticeshipFull-time: 3 years

Course description

A career in food and the culinary arts is your destiny if you have a love of making people happy with food, see yourself as a team player, and love to explore and create in a fast-paced dynamic kitchen environment.

Learn the fundamentals of food preparation and cooking skills and applying and practicing them across:

A range of appetisers and salads
Poultry and game
Seafood and meat
A variety of hot and cold desserts,
Cakes and yeast goods

You will also master the basics such as:

Stocks, sauces and soups
Vegan and vegetarian dishes
Egg and pasta dishes.

Learn practical skills too, such as food costs, effective communication and time management and have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills during live service periods.

View The Gordon's Uniform and Toolkit requirements here.

If you are interested in a Part Time option, please contact admissions@gordontafe.edu.au to express your interest and discuss further.

Possible career outcomes

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Qualified cook/chef
Head Chef
Kitchen attendant
Catering team assistant

Applications & attendance

How to apply

Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

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

2024 Ongoing
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2023
Close: 15 Dec 2024 Class DayTimetable supplied once admitted
Apprenticeship:Full-time: 3 years

2025 February
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 1 Feb 2025 Class DayStart: 5 Feb 2025
Wed, Thur, Fri 8am-4pm
Full-time: 12 Months Apply

2025 February
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 1 Feb 2025 Class DayStart: 3 Feb 2025
Mon, Tue, Thur 8am-4pm
Full-time: 12 Months Apply

2025 Ongoing
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 15 Dec 2025 Class DayTimetable supplied once admitted
Apprenticeship:Full-time: 3 years

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

Entrance requirements

Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.

You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Pre-training review

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 .

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.

Units & assessments

Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP009 13

Coach others in job skills SITXHRM007 20

Participate in safe food handling practices SITXFSA006 40

Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS005 12

Plan and cost recipes SITHKOP010 40

Prepare appetisers and salads SITHCCC028 25

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery SITHCCC027 45

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements SITHCCC042 75

Prepare meat dishes SITHCCC036 55

Prepare poultry dishes SITHCCC035 35

Prepare seafood dishes SITHCCC037 35

Prepare stocks sauces and soups SITHCCC029 35

Prepare vegetable fruit eggs and farinaceous dishes SITHCCC030 50

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes SITHCCC031 40

Produce cakes pastries and breads SITHCCC041 55

Produce desserts SITHPAT016 100

Receive store and maintain stock SITXINV006 20

Use food preparation equipment SITHCCC023 25

Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA005 15

Work effectively as a cook SITHCCC043 100

Package prepared foodstuffs SITHCCC026 15

Participate in sustainable work practices BSBSUS211 20

Prepare and present sandwiches SITHCCC025 10

Prepare specialised food items SITHCCC044 60

Produce yeast-based bakery products SITHPAT014 42

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 work
Workplace Tasks
Exam
Written assignments
Industry Placement

Fees

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their 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.

Concession Tuition AUD $1.55 per hour 982 AUD $1,522.00 AUD $14,210.00

Standard Tuition AUD $7.76 per hour 982 AUD $7,620.00 AUD $14,210.00

Full Fee Tuition AUD $18.60 per hour 982 AUD $18,265.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Materials AUD $1,704.00 Once

Equipment Levy AUD $60.00 Once

Administrative Fee AUD $80.00 Once

Resources AUD $625.00

Education Levy AUD $147.30

Excursion AUD $100.00 Once

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

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

Further study options

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

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: 10/10/2024 12:00:49 PM
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