SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

• • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
  • Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification
  • IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE score of 42 or Certificate III in EAL or its equivalent
  • Candidates should be able to handle and cook dairy products and non-vegetarian food items including beef and pork.
  • Students are required to demonstrate an adequate level of digital literacy to undertake this course, including the ability to perform basic computer operations, conduct internet searches, use common office software (such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools), and navigate a learning management system (LMS) to access learning materials and submit assessments.
  • Applicants must complete the PAX LLN test

• • Students are required to demonstrate the physical capability to undertake practical training and assessment activities in operational or simulated kitchen environments, including the ability to stand for extended periods, work in heat and time-pressured settings, safely lift and carry items (up to approximately 10–15 kg), and perform routine manual handling and food preparation tasks in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the commercial kitchen settings when required to simulate real work environment. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work and supervised practical sessions.

Assessments comprise of written assignments and project works, case studies and practical demonstration.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

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To attain the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, 25 units must be completed:

• 20 core units
• 5 elective units

In addition to all the software, equipment and personal protective gear and uniforms (if applicable) you need for your course of study, you are required to have access to the following for the duration of your studies:

• PC or laptop
• Reliable internet connection
• Browser application (e.g. Google Chrome)
• Pair of headphones
• Access to Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Access to Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.

All students will have access to WIFI at PAX’s campus, however access to computers is limited and on a first-in- first-served basis.