Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Apprenticeship)

Course Code SIT30821
Locations Warrnambool, Workplace training

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Study Mode Full-time, Apprenticeship
Length Three years
Commencement Start any time
Timetable On-the-job training plus a one-day training session on campus each fortnight.
First year – training sessions every second Tuesday (9am-4pm).
Second and third year - training sessions every second Monday (9am-4pm).
Course Overview
Introduction

This course teaches you the wide range of cookery skills required by commercial cooks, who must have a sound knowledge of cooking and kitchen operations as well as discretion and judgement.

Commercial cooks work independently and under limited supervision. At times, they provide operational advice and support to other team members.

What will I Learn?

In Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will learn to prepare and present a wide range of dishes including seafood, poultry, appetizers, salads, soups, sauces, cakes, pastries and desserts. You will also learn to prepare dishes to meet special dietary requirements

In this apprenticeship, you learn about safe food handling, working with others, how to clean kitchens and equipment, customer service and planning and costing menus.

Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities

Commercial cooks can work around the world in café’s, restaurants, mines, hospitals, hotels, on boats and at ski-fields as well as doing commercial catering  and events.  You could start your own business (café/catering/food truck) or earn while you learn to take the next step up in the kitchen.

Pathways

After achieving SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, individuals could progress to the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, the  Certificate IV in Catering Operations or  Certificate IV in Patisserie

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

Information Session

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Course Requirements
Entrance requirements & pre-requisites

You must be employed as an apprentice with a registered employer in a relevant industry.

Units offered

Core Units

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Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours Unit Consumables
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills 20 $0.00
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices 12 $0.00
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment 25 $0.00
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery 45 $0.00
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment 13 $0.00
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 $22.05
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock 20 $0.00
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads 25 $0.00
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups 35 $0.00
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes 50 $0.00
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes 40 $0.00
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes 35 $0.00
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes 55 $105.00
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes 35 $84.00
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads 55 $63.00
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements 75 $84.00
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook 100 $42.00
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes 40 $0.00
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts 100 $126.00
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 40 $0.00

Elective Units

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Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours Unit Consumables
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers 25 $0.00
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 $0.00
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches 10 $0.00
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs 15 $0.00
SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese 20 $52.50
SITXINV007 Purchase goods 30 $0.00
Assessment

This course involves accredited units.  You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes.  A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment. 

Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms.  Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance.  You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.

After applying

Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.

Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.

Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.

Employer Incentives

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.

Fees
Course Fees

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.

Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements.  Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :

  1. Tuition fees - charged as an hourly rate that varies from course to course. A large portion of the tuition is subsidised by the Victorian Government for eligible students.
  2. Resource and/or materials costs - covers the cost of materials and other incidentals. This fee will vary according to the course being undertaken.
  3. Booklist items - such as textbooks, equipment and stationery recommended for your course

Tuition fees

There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances). 

  1. Government Subsidised Fee - you could be eligible for a government-subsidised rate under the Skills First funding depending on your age, educational history, and citizenship or residency status. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your training.
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  2. Government Subsidised Concession Fee - If you are eligible for a Skills First government-subsidised place and hold a current healthcare or pension card, that you can provide at enrolment, you may be eligible for the concession rate. Note, the concession rate is not applicable to Diploma level courses.
    Find out more about concession rates

  3. If the course is a Free TAFE course or part of the Free TAFE Pathways Program - Eligible students will not pay course tuition fees for the duration of their enrolment in this course, however, there may be some consumable/material fees for the course (find out more below). Any resource or material costs, or booklist items for this course are listed in the table below.
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    Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Programs

  4. Full fee - If you are not eligible for a Skills First government-subsidised place, exemption, concession or are enrolling in a course that isn't government-subsidised, you may be required to pay the full fee rate.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY

The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.

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Course fees by student type Indicative Course Fee
Government subsidised rate (if eligible) $1,290.00
Concession rate $260.00
Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) $19,055.00
Resource and/or materials costs

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.

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Additional course fees Indicative Course Fee
Course consumable/materials (approximate) $2,262.75
How do I pay my fees?

Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.

You have three options when organising your payment:

  1. Upfront payment - can be made over the phone with EFTPOS
  1. Payment plan - can be directly debited from your bank account, debited from your Centrelink payments or via a VET Student Loan (for diploma or advanced diploma courses only)
  1. Paid by employer, school or job network agency - if your fees are being paid by your employer, school or job network agency, you will need to complete an Authority to Invoice form.

Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.

We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.

Next Steps
How to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship

You need to be employed in this field as an apprentice with a registered employer before commencing this course.

Careers and Course Advice

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Our Careers Coaches at the Skills and Jobs Centre is here to support you. Whether you’re exploring career options, transitioning from school to the workforce or looking to study after school we’re here to help you.

Student Support

As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.