South West TAFE

SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Do you love food and cooking but an apprenticeship is not for you?

Commercial Cookery on campus gives you all the industry skills you need for the kitchen.

You will gain hands-on skills and experience in food safety and hygiene, managing supplies and working with others as well as the food preparation skills such as preparing and presenting a wide range of dishes including, meat, seafood, poultry, cakes, bread, desserts, salads, pasta, rice, soups and appetisers.

You will develop a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menus. Using discretion and judgment, you will learn to work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide your work activities.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. You may also decide to run your own business such as a food van or market stall.

Delivery mode

South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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

Work Placement

Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.

Locations
  • 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

An entry requirement into this course is, for you to have a careers consultation with the Pathfinders Skills and Jobs Centre. After submitting your online application, a member of the Pathfinders Skills and Jobs Centre team will be in contact with you to make an appointment.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $18,490 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with South West TAFE to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 16 Months
Estimated fee* $18,490 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

About South West TAFE

As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.

Operating since 1995
Legal name South West Institute of TAFE
RTO code 3120