*Domestic students are only required to attend practical & lecture sessions.
About this Course:
This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of cookery skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Students study this course would include the completion of 48 Completed Shifts as part of the program.
What You’ll Learn:
Minimum age of 18 years
Year 10 Australian Senior High School Certificate or equivalent with full academic results
Lower-Intermediate English (equivalent to 4.5 academic IELTS)
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
Basic computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity.
Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme.
Foundation Class | ||||
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Date | Duration (week) | Unit Code | Unit Name | Foundation Session |
The units are rolling monthly. | SITXFSA001 | Use hygiene practices for food safety | Friday 9am-4.30pm Charlton Brown CB Campus Level 4, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane | |
SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | |||
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | |||
SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | |||
SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | |||
SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | |||
Practical Class | ||||
Date | Duration (week) | Unit Code | Unit Name | Assessment Due Date |
03 Jan – 13 Jan 2023 | 2 | SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic method of cookery | 20-Jan-23 |
16 Jan – 03 Feb 2023 | 3 | SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers | 10-Feb-23 |
06 Feb – 03 Mar 2023 | 4 | SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes | 10-Mar-23 |
06 Mar – 31 Mar 2023 | 4 | SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirement | 7-Apr-23 |
03 Apr – 16 Apr 2023 Term Break | ||||
17 Apr – 12 May 2023 | 4 | SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | 19-May-23 |
15 May – 02 Jun 2023 | 3 | SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | 9-Jun-23 |
05 Jun – 23 Jun 2023 | 3 | SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes | 30-Jun-23 |
26 Jun – 09 Jul 2023 Term Break | ||||
10 Jul – 04 Aug 2023 | 4 | SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | 11-Aug-23 |
07 Aug – 01 Sep 2023 | 4 | SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts | 8-Sep-23 |
04 Sep – 15 Sep 2023 | 2 | SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | 22-Sep-23 |
18 Sep – 01 Oct 2023 Term Break | ||||
02 Oct – 06 Oct 2023 | 1 | SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | 13-Oct-23 |
09 Oct – 03 Nov 2023 | 4 | SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | 10-Nov-23 |
06 Nov – 15 Dec 2023 | 6 | SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus | 22-Dec-23 |
18 Dec – 31 Dec 2023 Term Break | ||||
Theory Class – First Round | ||||
Date | Duration (week) | Unit Code | Unit Name | Assessment Due Date |
03 Jan – 13 Jan 2023 | 2 | SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health& safety practices | 20-Jan-23 |
16 Jan – 03 Feb 2023 | 3 | BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10-Feb-23 |
06 Feb – 03 Mar 2023 | 4 | SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol | 10-Mar-23 |
06 Mar – 31 Mar 2023 | 4 | SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | 7-Apr-23 |
03 Apr – 16 Apr 2023 Term Break | ||||
17 Apr – 12 May 2023 | 4 | SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers | 19-May-23 |
15 May – 02 Jun 2023 | 3 | SITXCCS007 | Enhance customer service experiences | 9-Jun-23 |
05 Jun – 23 Jun 2023 | 3 | BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 30-Jun-23 |
26 Jun – 09 Jul 2023 Term Break | ||||
Theory Class – Second round | ||||
10 Jul – 04 Aug 2023 | 4 | SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health& safety practices | 11-Aug-23 |
07 Aug – 01 Sep 2023 | 4 | BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 8-Sep-23 |
04 Sep – 15 Sep 2023 | 2 | SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol | 22-Sep-23 |
18 Sep – 01 Oct 2023 Term Break | ||||
02 Oct – 06 Oct 2023 | 1 | SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills | 13-Oct-23 |
09 Oct – 03 Nov 2023 | 4 | SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers | 10-Nov-23 |
06 Nov – 01 Dec 2023 | 4 | SITXCCS007 | Enhance customer service experiences | 8-Dec-23 |
04 Dec – 15 Dec 2023 | 2 | BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 22-Dec-23 |
18 Dec – 31 Dec 2023 Term Break |
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Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | 52 weeks | $4,500 | EMP HBT | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1000
Material fee includes a cookery kit and uniforms.
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Established in 2016
NIET Group Eight Mile Plains Centre is our very first campus, established in 2016 to deliver our very first affordable programmes under NIET. Today it’s our head office, hosting 2 classrooms, student study area, and training kitchen – in addition to our group’s corporate, compliance & accounting divisions.
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2023 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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2024 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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Note: information provided for guidance only, may change without notice.
Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | 52 weeks | $4,500 | EMP HBT | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1000
Material fee includes a cookery kit and uniforms.
My name is Jean-Philippe René, 41 years old originally from Mauritius Island. Been in the Hospitality industry since 1999. Starting as Bar helper and by 2004 was managing Bars for Club Med in South East Asia. Came to Australia in 2007, worked 5 years in Fine dining in Melbourne, then managing few venues around, from Golf club, Yacht club, café, and Pizza shop. Join the training industry in 2016. In 2018 join NIET teaching Commercial cookery certificate 3 and 4, also Diploma and advance diploma of hospitality management. I do also some short courses such as Licensee &Advance Licensee courses and RSA for the liquor Industry. And actually, living in Tasmania.
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Based right in Salamanca Place, NIET Group Hobart Centre is a regional campus delivering one of Tasmania’s largest private vocational offerings. Located high on the fourth floor, views reach out across the Derwent river, with the campus affording study spaces tailor designed for learning & study. Hospitality students also benefit from proximity to outstanding venues located nearby.
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