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 organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs and cafés.

On the base of their previous experience, the following career paths are available to the learner who successfully completes Certificate III in Commercial Cookery:

• Kitchen Attendant
• Catering team assistant
• Commercial cook

The recognition of prior learning (RPL) procedure will be made known to students at the time of enrolment. RPL enables students who have not undertaken the unit or equivalent,

An RPL kit is available for candidates wishing to apply for RPL, and information sessions are available to support the candidates in their application.

but have the required knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for the unit in an assessment only pathway.

AQF qualifications and statement of attainment issued by other registered training organisation are recognized by Barton College for Credit transfer.

200 hours

After successful completion of SIT30816 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, learners can continue their study in SIT40516- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.

The total duration will reduce when completing multiple courses within the same. For detail, please contact admissions@barton.edu.au

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Work-based training incur additional material and equipment fees. For detail, please see out fee lists