| CRICOS CODE | 109787K |
|---|---|
| COURSE DURATION | 52 weeks (include 6 weeks holiday) |
| TUITION FEE | $10600 |
| NON-TUITION FEE | $1000 |
Cook (Large Restaurant) Cook (Restaurant and Catering Company) Cook (Small Restaurant or Cafe)
This qualification provides the foundational skills and knowledge to work as a professional cook in commercial kitchens. You will master a wide range of cookery techniques — including food preparation, stocks, sauces, seafood, meat, pastry, and desserts — alongside kitchen hygiene, food safety, and workplace practices. Training is delivered in BIT's fully equipped commercial training kitchen, preparing you to work with independence under the direction of a head chef. Graduates are ready to pursue roles as a cook or chef in restaurants, hotels, cafes, clubs, and catering operations. This qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook and provides a pathway to the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
Note: BIT doesn’t make any claim of employment outcome or job guarantee with its courses.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at
the time of publication
Face to face delivery
Duration of course is 52 weeks which includes 46 weeks delivery and 6 weeks holiday.
Classroom -Level 5, 255 William Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Practical training and assessment are conducted at approved industry workplaces, simulated environments, and training venues arranged by Brighton Institute of Technology
Work placement will be conducted at host employer sites arranged by BIT in accordance with training and assessment requirements
BIT only delivers this course in Victoria. No interstate delivery is currently scheduled.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 25 units of competency, consisting of:
Total number of units = 25
20 core unit, plus
5 elective units
After completing SIT30821 Certificate III in commercial cookery learner can enter in to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops
Cook (Large Restaurant)
Cook (Restaurant and Catering Company)
Cook (Small Restaurant or Cafe)
Please refer to the following source for Pathway and employment outcomes
Source: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT30821
Related industry sectors
Hospitality, Services Industry
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Written Questions — Short answer questions on food safety, hygiene regulations, nutrition, cookery terminology, and kitchen procedures
Oral Questions — Verbal questioning by the assessor to confirm knowledge of recipes, food handling requirements, and kitchen safety
Practical Demonstrations / Observation — Preparation of dishes across a full range of cookery methods in BIT's commercial training kitchen, directly observed and assessed by a trainer against industry time and quality standards
Work Placement — 48 Service Periods — Students must complete 48 food service periods in a commercial kitchen environment as a mandatory assessment requirement of this qualification
Projects — Menu planning exercises and food safety documentation reflecting real commercial kitchen operations
Please contact BIT’s admissions or marketing department for information on our upcoming
intakes.
The information provided on this website is intended as a general guide for prospective
students. Students are encouraged to read all relevant documents, including the Student
Handbook, Course Brochures, Policies and Procedures, Schedule of Fees, and Written
Agreement, to ensure they fully understand the course requirements, entry requirements,
fees, refund conditions, support services, assessment requirements, and their rights and
obligations prior to enrolment
| 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 |
| SITHKOP010 |
Plan and cost recipes |
| SITHPAT016 |
Produce desserts |
| SITXFSA005 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA006 |
Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITXINV006 |
Receive, store and maintain stock |
| SITHKOP009 |
Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| SITXHRM007 |
Coach others in job skills |
| SITXWHS005 |
Participate in safe work practices |
| SITHCCC039 |
Produce pates and terrines |
|---|---|
| SITHCCC025 |
Prepare and present sandwiches |
| SITHCCC026 |
Package prepared foodstuffs |
| SITHCCC040 |
Prepare and serve cheese |
| SITHCCC044 |
Prepare specialised food items |
As per training package there are no formal prerequisites required to enter the SIT30821- Certificate III in Commercial cookery. Although the training package specifies no entry requirement for this course International Learners entering this course at Brighton Institute of Technology must meet the following entry requirements:
For international learners Brighton Institute of Technology has a requirement that all learners must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of their course.
All international learners will undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify
their training needs. The review aims to discover previous experience or training, the
relevance of the courses to the learner and any other relevant information. This review
is conducted by BIT’s enrolment officer. The interview also aims to identify any support
needs and possible RPL opportunities.
Through the pre-training review the learner will demonstrate that they have the
necessary skills to successfully complete their course
Candidates undertaking this course are expected to possess appropriate Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to successfully participate in training and assessment activities. This includes the ability to read and interpret learning and workplace materials, communicate effectively, complete written tasks and calculations, use digital devices and online systems, and undertake technology-based learning and assessment activities where required.
All learners are required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment. Learners are expected to demonstrate the minimum ACSF levels identified for the course and its training and assessment requirements.
Where a learner does not meet the required LLND levels, the Institute may identify appropriate support strategies, refer the learner to additional support services or training, or recommend further study such as English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before enrolment or commencement in the course.
To enter any courses at BIT, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination and or mature age (25 years or above) with a minimum of 2 years work experience in relevant field.
All learners enrolling into BIT programs must have basic computer skills. BIT courses may
require learners to make reports, do graphs and analyse data.
Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to a computer
training course.
Although BIT will provide access to computers with the required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Learners must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, and an email platform.
International learners applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:
Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent plus 14 weeks ELICOS to be taken before the main VET course. Or IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent plus 20 weeks ELICOS to be taken before the main VET course. Or Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.
Provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States
ORHave completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in Australia or
Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in EAL from the EAL framework (Victoria) or
Have completed a General English course to the intermediate level.
| English language test providers | Minimum test score | Minimum Test Score where combined with at least 14 weeks ELICOS | Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced test | 169, each component | 162 | 154 |
| TOEFL internet-based test | 64 | 46 | 35 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic | 50 | 42 | 36 |
*The test must have been taken no more than two years* before you apply to study at BIT. If an international student is exempt from providing evidence of their level of English proficiency at the time of applying for a student visa, they will be required to complete BIT’s English Proficiency test to ensure they have the required level of English to complete the VET qualification they are enrolling in.