Canberra Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items.
You will gain and apply a broad set of practical skills and knowledge in food production techniques, hygiene, food safety, recipe costing, sustainability and work health and safety practices.
To successfully complete this course, you must undertake mandatory work placement of 48 service periods, this can be completed in the CIT Restaurant or in Industry.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations worldwide such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
Delivery mode
Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Apprenticeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
One of the units of competency (SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook) requires students to complete 48 service periods in a commercial kitchen OR at least 30 hours in the workplace per week.- 37 Constitution Ave, Reid, ACT
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery will prepare you for the following roles.
Demi Chef
A Demi Chef performs a range of tasks in commercial kitchens from preparing food to ordering supplies. You’ll work alongside chefs and other kitche...
Cook
A Cook prepares food for customers and guests at a restaurant, café or catering venue. You might also work in a residential facility such as an age...
Chef
A Chef organises and prepares food items in a commercial kitchen. You might work in a high end restaurant, a small café or for a catering company....
Commis Chef
A Commis Chef works in a specialty section of food preparation in a commercial kitchen. You’ll performs a range of tasks to assist other chefs in t...
Breakfast Chef
A Breakfast Chef prepares breakfast service in a restaurant, café, hotel or eatery. You’ll prepare ingredients and cook a range of breakfast dishes...
Pizza Chef
A Pizza Chef specialises in the production of pizzas and similar items at a restaurant or eatery. You’ll prepare dough, sauces and toppings and coo...
Apprentice Chef
An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qu...
Chief Cook
A Chief Cook prepares food for crew and passengers on a ship or marine vessel. You might prepare meals to order or work from a set menu. A Chief Co...
Assistant Pastry Chef
An Assistant Pastry Chef helps to prepare patisserie items such as pastries, biscuits and tarts. You might create elaborate decorations for cakes a...
About Canberra Institute of Technology
CIT delivers accredited courses to industry, enterprise and community partners addressing skill requirements in a responsive and timely manner. Scoped to deliver over 180 nationally recognised accredited courses, CIT is ready to assist your workforce to upskill and meet the emerging demands of business and industry.
