Overview

SIT30921 Certificate III in Catering Operations

We are not currently accepting enrolments into this course. To be added to the waitlist for future courses, please enquire here.

Harness your creativity and build an interesting career in catering with this qualification.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in catering operations who use a range of cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food items.

Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This qualification does not meet the requirements for trade recognition as a cook, but can provide a pathway towards achieving that.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various catering settings, such as hospitals and aged care facilities, sporting and entertainment venues, hotel banqueting departments, cook–chill production kitchens, and mobile catering businesses of varying size.

Course Outcomes

One course offers many courses of action and pathways for you.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate III in Catering (SIT30921).

Possible job outcomes may include:

Catering Assistant
Cook
Food Service Assistant

Entry Requirements

What do I need before I start?

There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course.

You will however require basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.

Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT.

If you are completing the course via an online or RPL delivery mode, you will need access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.

Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.

What will I need to provide to enrol?

Enrolment Form
USI
Photo Identification
Completion of LLN assessment
Payment

Units of Competency

To complete this course you must demonstrate competency in a total of 20 units. These units have been selected to give you the most comprehensive overview of catering operations.

Core Units

SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices

Elective Units*

SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions

You can view the full list of units available to study within this qualification on training.gov.au.

Delivery Options

We are not currently accepting enrolments into this course. To be added to the waitlist for future courses, please enquire here.

Pathways

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:

SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality;
Other relevant Certificate IV qualifications.

Testimonial

“The course was delivered by a highly competent and experienced trainer who made the course work fun and engaging. Incredible experience, competent training, great facilities and amazing support.”

Zachary Reeves