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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Fees
$500 (non-refundable, excluded from total fees)
CRICOS CODE: 109856B
Course Duration
Delivery will occur over an 52 Weeks period of full time study.
Where students successfully apply for credit and/or RPL the course duration will be shorten accordingly and adjustments made to any COE issued or remove it or add to course duration.
Entry/ Admission Requirements
Pre-Training Review (PTR):
Selection for enrolment in SPIC courses will be approved for applicants who meet the qualification selection criteria during the PTR prior to the confirmation of enrolment at SPIC. A satisfactory outcome of PTR with authorised SPIC Staff or representative will ensure applicants are placed in a suitable course with an appropriate training and assessment strategy, SPIC review applicants existing knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. SPIC will then review this information in conjunction with other admission requirements below.
Age Requirements
SPIC requires that all students must be 18 years of age or above at the commencement of the course.
Prior Achievement Requirements
Basic Computer Skills
A good command of written English
Meet all Student Visa requirements, including:
- Year 12 academic education (or equivalent)
* Students with overseas qualifications will need to have level equivalency determined by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, online applications here:
Click hereLLN Requirements
The qualification has been analysed to determine the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) levels of Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Numeracy. This is detailed in the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery ACSF Profile.
Students entering this qualification will have their LLN skills compared to the ACSF levels of the course to determine if there are specific support requirements needed, and make a recommendation about the suitability of the student to enrol.
See the SPIC LLN Policy & Procedures for more details.
English Language Requirements
All students entering this qualification must have the following minimum score of an internationally recognized English Language proficiency tests or equivalent in line with DHA recommendations
IELTS overall band of 5.5 or
TOEFL IBT test score band of 54-56 equivalents or
Practical activities.
PTE Academic band score 42 equivalent or
Satisfactory completion of General English – Upper Intermediate level or
Successful Completion of Certificate III in Spoken and Written English (10725NAT) or equivalent course or
Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in English or
Completion of full-time studies in Australia towards a Certificate IV or above or a foundation course or
Student’s first language is English or
Student was educated for 5 years in an English speaking country.
If there are doubts about the student’s English language skills to cope in an academic environment and if he/she cannot provide a satisfactory IELTS score or equivalent, the student will undergo the college English placement test and be required to complete it with a satisfactory result.
Assessment Methods
Assessments will be conducted face to face which could include:
Direct observation – in a simulated classroom environment – usually role plays
Product based methods – these are generally reports, case studies, projects and presentations.
Questioning – written and verbal questioning is used for a number of assessment tasks.
A combination of the above methods.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Work as a cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Course Delivery
Face to face at our Gold Coast Campus – 20 hours per week of classroom based training sessions
8 hours of self study including structured self-directed learning & completing assessment work started in class
Up to an hour per week of individual support if required
Note: Delivery method is Online via video conferencing with phone and email support during COVID-19.
Training product status: Superseded as of 18th October 2020. Students will be transitioned to the equivalent new qualification as soon as practicable prior to 18th April 2022 and students will be advised of the impacts in writing.
Units
Prerequisite Units
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC027
Source and present information
Core Units
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC027*
Source and present information
SITXWHS005
Participate in safe work practices
SITXINV006*
Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHCCC023*
Use food preparation equipment
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
SITXHRM007
Coach others in job skills
SITHCCC043*
Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009*
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016*
Produce desserts
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
Elective Units
SITXWHS006
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
SITHCCC038*
Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC044*
Prepare specialised food items
SITXCOM006
Source and present information
SITHCCC025*
Prepare and present sandwiches