SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Develop your career as an emerging Tasmanian chef and learn the fundamental skills of cookery. This course is offered as an Australian Apprenticeship as well as Full time on campus. If you have a passion for cookery and are looking to embark on a career as a commercial cook, this…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop your career as an emerging Tasmanian chef and learn the fundamental skills of cookery.
This course is offered as an Australian Apprenticeship as well as Full time on campus.
If you have a passion for cookery and are looking to embark on a career as a commercial cook, this qualification will provide you with the foundations of restaurant cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items.
In this course, you will learn to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices and work effectively with others in a commercial kitchen context. You’ll use basic methods of cookery and food preparation equipment to prepare a wide range of dishes, including appetisers and salads, stocks, sauces and soups, and vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous (starch-based) dishes. You’ll also learn how to prepare poultry, seafood and meat dishes, as well as how to prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, produce cakes, pastries and breads and desserts.
Throughout this course, you’ll also learn the skills you need to work effectively as a cook – how to plan and cost basic menus, and maintain the quality of perishable items, as well as safe and hygienic food handling practices and how to clean kitchen premises and equipment You’ll also gain valuable experience learning how to coach others in cookery-related job skills.
Successful completion of this course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience you need to be competent as a qualified cook and provides a pathway to employment as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, aged care, hospitals, cruise ships, ski resorts, catering businesses, clubs, pubs and cafés.
Career opportunities
Chef
Executive Chef
Sous Chef
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will be required to undertake a career conversation including a literacy and numeracy questionnaire* as part of their application. This process will take place either face to face or online depending on applicants’ availability, and applicants will be fully supported throughout the process. We will be in contact after you submit your application.
*an outcome of exit level 2 in literacy and exit level 3 in numeracy is desired for entry to this course.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business and the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania. TasTAFE is a leading education and training provider which strives to be contemporary in its delivery. TasTAFE offers over 170 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications, ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level. There are also short courses and skill sets offered across more than 30 industry areas. TasTAFE offers online courses and regionally-based programs, apprenticeship training, self-paced and evening classes and delivers training interstate and internationally. Each year, the institute sees around 20,000 enrolments, including more than 6,000 apprentices. Students at TasTAFE will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in simulated work environments, work placements and community projects. TasTAFE can also provide students with the skills and know-how to start their own business and be their own boss.
