SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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.
The course is delivered face-to-face in classrooms and in work placement with access to computer, printers, software and access to all the equipment and resources identified in each unit of competency. Practical components of the course are delivered face-to-face as timetabled in an allocated classroom or kitchen at BLC.
Age Requirements:
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement to study at BLC.
Academic Requirements:
International students applying for this qualification either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.
English Language Requirements:
To enrol into this course with BLC, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:
I. Either a minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with and ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
or, IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results more than two years are not acceptable.
OR
II. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States.
OR
III. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a course from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.
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IV. For students from Assessment Levels 1 and 2 only, successful completion of BLC’s Language and Numeracy Test conducted on BLC’s campus (for onshore international students ONLY.)
Please note that BLC will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests- TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced(CAE) and TOEFL PBT.
Pre-Training Review :
All student will undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, basic computing skills and interview conducted by BLC enrolment officer.
Interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities.
Through pre-training review student will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) :
Candidates undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since they will be required to do calculations, make recipe cards and complete menu costing.
If learners do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with BLC.
Completion of this qualification contributes to 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.
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | ||
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | ||
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | ||
| SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | ||
| SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | ||
| SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | ||
| SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | ||
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | ||
| SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | ||
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | ||
| SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | ||
| SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | ||
| SITHKOP009* | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | ||
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | ||
| SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | ||
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | ||
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | ||
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | ||
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | ||
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices |
| SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | ||
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | ||
| SITHCCC044* | Prepare specialised food items | ||
| BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | ||
| SITXCOM006 | Source and present information |
To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page
If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@bluelotus.edu.au
This program is delivered under competency-based training which means instead of grading or marks, students are required to demonstrate all the criteria for each unit of competency and students are marked “Competent” or “Not yet competent”.
Typical assessment methods will include written questions, case studies, role plays , skills demonstration and work-placement activities.