Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- This course requires a 240 hours industry placement. Two years of industry experience is required after successful completion of the course to be able to apply for trade equivalent papers to the Cooks Recognition Board (Skills Council).
Expected Employment Outcome Example
This qualifications provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical support and advice to a team.
Possible job roles include cook.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Working with colleagues and customers; working in a socially diverse environment; following health, safety and security procedures; developing and updating hospitality industry knowledge; developing cost-effective menus; organising and preparing food; presenting food; receiving and storing kitchen supplies; cleaning and maintaining kitchen premises; using basic methods of cookery; preparing, cooking and serving food for food service; preparing appetisers and salads; preparing stocks; sauces and soups; preparing vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes; selecting, preparing and cooking poultry; selecting, preparing and cooking seafood; selecting, preparing and cooking meat; preparing hot and cold desserts; preparing pastries, cakes and yeast goods; implementing food safety procedures; preparing foods according to dietary and cultural needs; dealing with conflict situations; coaching others in job skills; following workplace hygiene procedures; providing first aid; preparing, cooking and serving food for menus; plus electives.
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) (SIT30807)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online