Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at TAFE NSW gives you the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career as a chef or cook. You will develop essential cookery skills and techniques, learn to prepare a variety of dishes and operate efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen. This qualification…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at TAFE NSW gives you the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career as a chef or cook. You will develop essential cookery skills and techniques, learn to prepare a variety of dishes and operate efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
This qualification provides you with the foundational skills to work in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs and cafes all over the world. You will train with industry professionals and refine your capabilities with practical experience.
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:
Prepare a range of dishes that feature poultry, seafood, meat and vegetables
Prepare salads, soups, side dishes, sauces, desserts and baked goods
Meet special dietary requirements
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Work effectively with others
Apply hygiene, safe food handling and safe work practices
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical skills in commercial cookery, including:
Knife skills
Food safety, preparation and storage
Using different types of kitchen equipment such as deep fryers, combi ovens, mixers and food processors
Planning and costing menus
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in a variety of kitchen settings:
Communication skills
A collaborative spirit
Problem-solving skills
A passion for food and learning
Resilience to work in high pressure environments
The rise of online delivery platforms has unlocked greater choice and convenience for consumers. In the Asia-Pacific region, one third of people use a restaurant or meal delivery service, and 7% have food delivered once a week.
As the global market grows, so too does the demand for skilled chefs to work in restaurants, cafés, hotels, private catering, healthcare environments, and in the travel and tourism sector. In demand skills for chefs include:
Menu setting, costing and purchasing
Time management and planning
Outstanding food preparation and presentation
REQUIREMENTS
Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
