Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery

Our commercial cookery qualifications prepare you to become a chef, cook or caterer.

  • Get hands-on training in commercial kitchens.
  • Learn how to prepare and cook dishes within industry timeframes.
  • Have the knowledge to safely satisfy the dietary requirements of customers.
  • Learn crucial food hygiene and WHS principles, practices and regulations.
  • Receive an industry recognised qualification.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook Graduates will use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items.

25 Units of Competency

21 core plus

4 electives

  • PGIBSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • PGIBSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
  • PGISITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment
  • PGISITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  • PGISITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads
  • PGISITHCCC007 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  • PGISITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
  • PGISITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes
  • PGISITHCCC013 Prepare seafood dishes
  • PGISITHCCC014 Prepare meat dishes
  • PGISITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  • PGISITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  • PGISITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook
  • PGISITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • PGISITHKOP002 Plan and cost basic menus
  • PGISITHPAT006 Produce desserts
  • PGISITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • PGISITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices
  • PGISITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills
  • PGISITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items
  • PGISITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
  • PGISITHCCC015 Produce and serve food for buffets
  • PGISITHCCC003 Prepare and present sandwiches
  • PGISITHASC001 Produce dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery
  • PGISITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable supplies

Note: This course is not available for online study.