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SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

National ID SIT30821 State ID BHR9
Carve out a career as a chef

Gain job-ready skills to become a professional cook or chef and follow your passion for food and flavour.  

Develop a specialised cookery skillset and learn from experienced chefs in real-world commercial kitchens at the SM TAFE training restaurants.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

CampusesBentley. Mandurah.

When Semester 2, 2023. Semester 1, 2024. Continuous enrolment.

Study Mode On Campus.

Carve out your career in the culinary industry and become a professional chef or cook with this nationally recognised qualification.

You'll be guided and mentored by our team of expert lecturers as you become equipped with a solid fundamental skillset in cookery, learning to plan, prepare and create a range of soups, poultry, meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, as well as desserts such as cakes and pastries. You'll gain essential technical knowledge for cooking in a commercial kitchen environment and be trained in areas such as knife skills, seasoning, plating, food hygiene, effective cleaning and working successfully in a team.
Hospitality is an in-demand and dynamic industry offering exciting employment opportunities both locally and overseas. You'll be job ready for roles in a diverse range of settings, from cafes and coffee shops, to fine-dining restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs or food trucks. 

Take the next step in your career and become a qualified chef or cook. Whilst practising your passion, you'll acquire universal skills that could take you around the globe! 

Study in specialised facilities

Learn in the real-life setting of our award-winning Bentley Pines Training Restaurant. which provides a live, interactive training environment at Bentley campus. Students can gain hands-on experience serving and preparing food for members of the public, as well as showcasing their skills planning a menu and advertising special events to the community. To discover more about student events and creations, visit Bentley Pines Training Restaurant on Facebook.

Opened in early 2023, the purpose-built training facility Saltbush Training Restaurant at Mandurah campus provides a real-life setting for students to build their practical skills and become workplace ready. The restaurant is part of the Mandurah Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre which delivers simulated training in commercial cookery, tourism and event management. The Centre also features two well-equipped training kitchens and a production kitchen for hands-on training. The opening of Saltbush Training Restaurant marks an exciting new chapter for cookery and hospitality training in the Mandurah and Peel region! To learn more, visit Saltbush Training Restaurant on Facebook.

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All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Bentley
How

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

Details

When All year round
Where Mandurah
How

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Bentley
How

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

Details

When All year round
Where Mandurah
How

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Bentley
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices $0.00 $26.25
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment $0.00 $61.75
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety $0.00 $26.25
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment $0.00 $38.75
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook $0.00 $87.50
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes $0.00 $181.25
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes $0.00 $218.00
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups $0.00 $230.25
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads $0.00 $176.25
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery $0.00 $197.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Show social and cultural sensitivity
$0.00 $25.50
Prepare and present sandwiches
$0.00 $76.25
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $92.75
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,489.25 $1,489.25

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts $0.00 $193.25
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements $0.00 $58.00
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads $0.00 $182.75
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes $0.00 $238.50
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes $0.00 $158.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Prepare specialised food items
$0.00 $180.00
Produce yeast-based bakery products
$0.00 $60.00
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,147.00 $1,147.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices $0.00 $26.25
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment $0.00 $61.75
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock $0.00 $26.25
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety $0.00 $26.25
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment $0.00 $38.75
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook $0.00 $87.50
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes $0.00 $186.75
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes $0.00 $224.75
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups $0.00 $237.50
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads $0.00 $176.25
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery $0.00 $203.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Show social and cultural sensitivity
$0.00 $26.25
Prepare and present sandwiches
$0.00 $78.50
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $95.50
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,521.25 $1,521.25

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills $0.00 $26.25
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices $0.00 $26.25
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts $0.00 $199.25
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes $0.00 $26.25
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements $0.00 $59.75
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads $0.00 $182.75
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes $0.00 $246.00
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes $0.00 $163.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Prepare specialised food items
$0.00 $185.50
Produce yeast-based bakery products
$0.00 $61.75
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,176.75 $1,176.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Bentley
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment $0.00 $60.00
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety $0.00 $25.50
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment $0.00 $37.50
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook $0.00 $87.50
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes $0.00 $181.25
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes $0.00 $218.00
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups $0.00 $230.25
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads $0.00 $171.00
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery $0.00 $197.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Show social and cultural sensitivity
$0.00 $25.50
Prepare and present sandwiches
$0.00 $76.25
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $92.75
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,479.50 $1,479.50

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts $0.00 $193.25
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements $0.00 $58.00
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads $0.00 $182.75
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes $0.00 $238.50
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes $0.00 $158.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Prepare specialised food items
$0.00 $180.00
Produce yeast-based bakery products
$0.00 $60.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,147.00 $1,147.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment $0.00 $60.00
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety $0.00 $25.50
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment $0.00 $37.50
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook $0.00 $87.50
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes $0.00 $181.25
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes $0.00 $218.00
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups $0.00 $230.25
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads $0.00 $171.00
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery $0.00 $197.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Show social and cultural sensitivity
$0.00 $25.50
Prepare and present sandwiches
$0.00 $76.25
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $92.75
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,479.50 $1,479.50

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts $0.00 $193.25
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements $0.00 $58.00
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads $0.00 $182.75
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes $0.00 $238.50
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes $0.00 $158.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Prepare specialised food items
$0.00 $180.00
Produce yeast-based bakery products
$0.00 $60.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,147.00 $1,147.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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