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SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification provides you with the practical cookery skills and knowledge required to work safely in a commercial kitchen environment.

When you study commercial cookery with Academia, you benefit from not only classroom-based learning, but practical training, too!

Training is conducted in our onsite training kitchens, which are equipped to meet industry standards.

During the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will be assessed through written tests, assignments and practical tasks.

Delivery mode

Academia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
  • 41 Raff Street Brisbane

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Must be at least 16 years of age

If you possess a secondary school (Year 12) certificate, or have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification – entry into any course

Year 11 or above (Victoria, Australia) or equivalent International qualification as recognised by the Department of Home Affairs OR

Mature aged entry, with any one or both of the following applies:

  • Demonstrating relevant work experience in the vocation chosen to study AND/OR
  • Application into a package of courses which cover the pre-requisite knowledge and skills (e.g Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ONLY):

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English - 169
  • International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test) - Overall band score 6
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - a score of at least B for each test component
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 50
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) - 64

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EVIDENCE EXEMPTIONS

  • English proficiency of Advanced level or EAP 1 - 2 from Academia International - Pass with an average of 60% or higher
  • Passing Academia International’s Placement test. Pass with an average of 85% (with a minimum of 85% for speaking)
  • Senior Secondary Certificate of Education completed in Australia
  • Certificate IV or higher completed in Australia
  • Completing tertiary studies in the medium of English
  • Evidence of at least 5 years of studies in an English speaking country (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, South Africa, Republic of Ireland)
  • If English is the student’s first language
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $12,800 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$12,800
Enquire with Academia to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $12,800 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery will prepare you for the following roles.

Kitchen Attendant

A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple m...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Catering Assistant

A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to det...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Demi Chef

A Demi Chef performs a range of tasks in commercial kitchens from preparing food to ordering supplies. You’ll work alongside chefs and other kitche...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Cook

A Cook prepares food for customers and guests at a restaurant, café or catering venue. You might also work in a residential facility such as an age...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Chef

A Chef organises and prepares food items in a commercial kitchen. You might work in a high end restaurant, a small café or for a catering company. ...

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

Commis Chef

A Commis Chef works in a specialty section of food preparation in a commercial kitchen. You’ll performs a range of tasks to assist other chefs in t...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Breakfast Chef

A Breakfast Chef prepares breakfast service in a restaurant, café, hotel or eatery. You’ll prepare ingredients and cook a range of breakfast dishes...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Executive Chef

An Executive Chef oversees operations in a commercial kitchen. You might supervise other kitchen staff and ensure food is prepared safely and to a ...

Avg yearly income $114,920
Entry barriers Low

Pizza Chef

A Pizza Chef specialises in the production of pizzas and similar items at a restaurant or eatery. You’ll prepare dough, sauces and toppings and coo...

Avg yearly income $74,880
Entry barriers Low

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