Course Code: SIT30816 

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery course is designed for those with a passion for cookery in a commercial environment. This hospitality course provides participants with skills, knowledge and experience in practical food production, hygiene, menu costing, OHS, team work and basic nutrition. Graduates are qualified to enter careers in hospitality establishments, including hotels, motels, and bistros.

Campus  

Bendigo City Campus

Echuca Campus

Part time - Apprenticeship - 3 Years

Classroom based - Part time 2 Years

Classroom based - Full time 1 Year

This qualification is nationally recognised

Language, literacy and numeracy test

Full time apprenticeship, under a training agreement established with your employer

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. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Application to VTAC and supplementary applicationto Bendigo TAFE

Individual interview

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience. 

Apprenticeship - on the job

Classroom based - assignments and demonstrations

Students completing this course can study further with the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516)

January 2018.