Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

What does this course involve?

As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.

If you are working in the industry and are mature age, the non-apprenticeship course is aimed at you. Otherwise, you are advised to apply for the apprenticeship course.

This course provides you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to work as a qualified chef in a commercial kitchen.

You will learn everything from making bread and filleting fish, to creating menus and cooking specialist dishes from recipes provided by top chefs.

You will also gain a Level II First Aid certificate and be able to work as a food safety supervisor.

You will also have the opportunity to enter a range of prestigious industry awards and competitions, such as the 'Bonland Proud to be a Chef' competition, and Box Hill Institute’s own ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award.

For more information on employment as a chef, see Chef or visit their website at http://www.chef.org.au.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a head chef in small businesses or as a sous chef in larger kitchens.

You may find work in a range of commercial kitchen environments such as:

• hotels
• restaurants
• cafes
• clubs
• event catering organisations
• airlines
• hospitals
• student accommodation areas
• industry cafeterias
• corporate organisations

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate IV in Hospitality Supervision (which leads into the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management) where you’ll receive credits for some subjects already completed.

Can I apply?

Apprenticeship Applicants

• You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
• You must have a training contract with an employer

Non-Apprenticeship Applicants

• This course is suited to those currently employed in the industry

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Beginning of year

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

• Individual Interview

Length of course

Part time - 3 years (Apprenticeship)
Full time - 1 year (Non-apprenticeship)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Project work
• Workplace Assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.