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Please note that the information shown below is for a future version of the course. This content is relevant from the 1st of January, 2026.
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SIT30821 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of 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.
Entry Requirements
CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
- Any students undertaking the on-campus delivery MUST be working within industry (paid or voluntary) for their practical assessment sign off and required 48 kitchen services. Noting that an industry supervisor must have relevant qualification or experience (minimum 3 years) of the course content. Evidence of suitable industry supervision will be required
DURING YOUR STUDY
- Students require access to a computer with internet and should have a basic level of computer skills to use our online learning system.
- Non apprentice students must attend campus two days per week and also participate in services in industry. Work/industry placement is the responsibility of the student to coordinate.
- 48 kitchen service periods are required for this qualification
- Please note, where undertaking Campus based delivery, minimum student numbers are required to be met prior to course commencement
What to wear:
- Nonslip enclosed black footwear
Long black pants/slacks
Black collared shirt (no logos, print etc)
No jewellery
or - White chef jacket
Checked chef pants
White chef cap
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Where a student is not a Queensland registered apprentice or employed within this industry, work within industry will need to be organised to meet the requirements of SITHCCC043 (48 services).
Responsibility of organising this placement is that of the student.
For on campus students, practical skills will be demonstrated in CQUniversity's Training Kitchen and will form some of the required 48 services periods. Placement within industry will be required to complete remaining service periods.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 20 core units
- Complete 5 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
On Campus with Vocational Placement
Delivered over a period of 78 weeks full time (two days per week + industry placement). However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Online learning is required.
- On-campus
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Stage 1 Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to other units being completed. Students to enrol into all units in stage 1. Day one (Tuesday) on campus is Stage 1. |
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| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Stage 2 Pre-requisite unit/s (SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety) must be completed prior to other units being completed. Students to enrol into all units in stage 2. Day two (Wednesday) on campus is stage 2. |
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| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Stage 3 Pre-requisite unit/s must be completed prior to other units being completed. Students to enrol into all units in stage 3. Day three (Wednesday) after completion of stage 2 on campus is stage 3
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| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| 2 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
| 3 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| 4 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| 5 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
| 6 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
| 7 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
| 8 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| 9 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
| 10 | SITHCCC031 - Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
| 11 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
| 12 | SITHCCC035 - Prepare poultry dishes |
| 13 | SITHCCC037 - Prepare seafood dishes |
| 14 | SITHCCC036 - Prepare meat dishes |
| 15 | SITHPAT016 - Produce desserts |
| 16 | SITHCCC040 - Prepare and serve cheese |
| 17 | SITHCCC030 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| 18 | SITHCCC043 - Work effectively as a cook |
| 19 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
| 20 | SITHCCC042 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| 21 | SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets |
| 22 | SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| 23 | SITHKOP010 - Plan and cost recipes |
| 24 | SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills |
| 25 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
Apprentices
Apprentices only: 3 years (full time) as per Queensland registered training contract; 6 years (part time) as per Queensland registered training contract.
Online learning is required
- On-campus
- Mixed Mode
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Stage 1 Pre-requisite unit/s must be completed prior to other units being commenced. Students to enrol into all units in stage 1. Tuesday on campus is stage 1 |
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| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Stage 2 Pre-requisite unit/s must be completed prior to other units being commenced. Students to enrol into all units in stage 2. Wednesday on campus is stage 2 |
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| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
Stage 3 Pre-requisite unit/s must be completed prior to other units being commenced. Students to enrol into all units in stage 3. Wednesday on campus is stage 3 |
||||
| SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| 2 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
| 3 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| 4 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| 5 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
| 6 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
| 7 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
| 8 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| 9 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
| 10 | SITHCCC031 - Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
| 11 | SITHCCC035 - Prepare poultry dishes |
| 12 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
| 13 | SITHCCC037 - Prepare seafood dishes |
| 14 | SITHCCC036 - Prepare meat dishes |
| 15 | SITHPAT016 - Produce desserts |
| 16 | SITHCCC040 - Prepare and serve cheese |
| 17 | SITHCCC030 - Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| 18 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
| 19 | SITHCCC042 - Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| 20 | SITHCCC041 - Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| 21 | SITHCCC038 - Produce and serve food for buffets |
| 22 | SITHKOP010 - Plan and cost recipes |
| 23 | SITHCCC043 - Work effectively as a cook |
| 24 | SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills |
| 25 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Third Party Verification |
| Practical Task |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| RPL |
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2023 Availabilities
On Campus with Vocational Placement
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Apprentices
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Domestic 2024 Availabilities
On Campus with Vocational Placement
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Apprentices
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Domestic 2025 Availabilities
On Campus with Vocational Placement
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Apprentices
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International 2023 Availabilities
On Campus with Vocational Placement
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Apprentices
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International 2024 Availabilities
On Campus with Vocational Placement
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Apprentices
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