Course Information - Commercial Cookery

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Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Course Code: 066652G

Course description

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a commercial cook. The course includes planning, preparing, cooking, presenting and serving food in a commercial kitchen environment.

A wide range of cooking theories and practical skills are delivered in this course. The course also includes the knowledge and skills to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in food preparation and the kitchen environment.

Students will learn a broad range of culinary skills designed for assisting in the day-to-day catering operation.

The areas covered in this course include understanding of hospitality industries in Australia, working with colleagues and customers, communication and interpersonal skills, business operating skills including developing cost-effective menus.

The course includes both theory classes and practical classes in the CIBT kitchen, and incorporates a period of work experience in a commercial environment.

This course is designed for those who are  seeking a career in preparing, cooking and presenting food in a catering or restaurant type environment They may be aspiring chefs prospective restaurant managers, kitchen managers, caterers or may work in other related areas.

With successful completion of this course students would be able to pursue the career as a chef or, continue advanced studies at the level of Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Hospitality

The academic year is 58 weeks divided into five 10 week terms plus four 2 week term breaks. In Terms 1 to 3, each week is of at least a minimum of 20 hours face-to-face training per week. The later part of Term 4 and all of Term 5 consist of structured work placement and external work experience.

Entry requirements for this certificate are: literacy and mathematical skills of 11-12 years of school standard and a minimum of 5.5 in IELTS score. If your IELTS score is less than 5.5 you will be advised to take a 12 weeks ELICOS course at CIBT.

Tuition fee for this qualification is A$ 12, 000/ excluding enrolment and equipment/materials fee. Enrolment fee is A$ 200/- There will be an additional charge of A$ 700/- for uniform, books and equipment.

More information on this course are provided in Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery): Pre-enrolment Course Information in this web site.