Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-the-job training in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College. They will also study a Certificate III in Hospitality, teaching them "front of house skills" and giving them greater career options.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

AQF Qualification code:

SIT30807

Type:

Apprenticeship

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the hospitality industry specialising in cooking techniques and various styles. Students will also learn how to apply safe work practices necessary for the safe use and cleaning of a range of utensils and equipment generally used on-the-job. These include:

• Knives
• Gas hobs
• Grills
• Commercial ovens

Job Summary:

The apprentice undertaking this role will prepare menus, purchase, prepare, cook and serve various types foods in catering, dining domestic and other establishments. This is a non-specific cooking apprenticeship encompassing most Western cooking styles. The chef apprentice may also perform tasks including:

• plan menus and work out food and labour costs
• discuss food preparation issues with managers and other staff members
• order food, kitchen supplies and equipment
• divide food into portions and add gravies, sauces and garnishes
• freeze and preserve foods

This apprenticeship is designed to give the apprentice skills in a wide range of establishments.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry for roles and titles in various sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Chef
• Cook
• Caterer

Pathways to further Learning:

Graduates of this qualifcation combined with a Queensland Certificate of Education gained after completion of the School-based Program may continue further study at a higher level qualification in VET or Tertiary . This pathway can include:

• Certificate IV
• Diploma
• Degree