CERTIFICATE III
IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified cook in Australia’s thriving hospitality industry. 

This nationally recognised qualification focuses on food preparation, kitchen operations, menu planning, food safety, and catering to a variety of dietary requirements. You will learn to work with independence and judgement, applying well-developed cookery skills under the guidance of workplace policies and procedures. 

Graduates of this program are recognised as trade-qualified cooks and can work in establishments such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. 

Upon completion, graduates can continue their studies into higher-level hospitality qualifications such as: 

• SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management 

• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 

• Other qualifications within the SIT Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality Training Package. 

All required study resources are provided by ACTB. Students will have access to kitchen facilities, recipe guides, unit workbooks, and digital learning tools. Trainers incorporate practical demonstrations and real-world kitchen practices to ensure strong industry relevance.

The program is delivered face-to-face at ACTB’s Brisbane training locations: 

• Classroom: 100 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 

• Kitchen Training Facility: 29/115 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 

Assessments are practical and theory-based, and may include: 

• Written questions and projects 

• Reports and assignments 

• Role plays and observations 

• Kitchen-based demonstrations 

• Work placement tasks 

• Duration: 52 weeks (44 study weeks + 8 holiday weeks) 

• Study Load: 20 classroom hours per week + approx. 5 hours of self-study 

• Work Placement: 240 hours of mandatory industry placement 

• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (classroom and kitchen-based) 

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and ACTB requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Advanced or English for Academic Purposes Upper Advanced level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that ACTB is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.

Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLND to be conducted during the time of admission to assist ACTB to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with ACTB.

Students must complete 25 units of competency: 20 core units and 5 electives. 

Core Units include (selected): 

• SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 

• SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery 

• SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes 

• SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads 

• SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook 

Elective Units include (selected): 

• SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese 

• SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers 

• SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets 

• SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches 

These units ensure you develop the broad practical and theoretical knowledge required for success in commercial kitchens. 

Graduates may seek employment as: 

• Cook in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, or coffee shops 

• Catering assistant 

• Apprentice chef 

This qualification also provides access to higher-level hospitality studies (Certificate IV or Diploma). 

Please note: Completion of this qualification does not guarantee employment or migration outcomes. 

• Tuition Fee: AUD $8,000 

• Non-Tuition Fee: AUD $1,750 

• Total Course Fee: AUD $9,750 

At ACTB, you will train in modern kitchen facilities under the guidance of industry-experienced trainers. Our program combines practical cooking skills with classroom knowledge to ensure you are fully prepared for a career in the hospitality industry. 

With flexible intakes, supportive trainers, and a central Brisbane location, ACTB provides the perfect environment to turn your passion for food into a rewarding career. 

Take the first step toward becoming a professional cook with the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at ACTB.