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Certificate III in Catering

This qualification covers preparing food in catering settings such as hospitals, aged care, sports venues, hotel banquets and mobile catering. It includes basic cooking methods, food safety, cleaning, handling stock and coaching others. People already working in catering could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT30916 Certificate III in Catering Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Catering workers and cooks who prepare food in large-scale or mobile catering kitchens.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Catering assistant
  • Catering cook
  • Cook
  • Food service assistant

Qualification structure

20 units must be completed: 6 units from Group A or Group B below. 4 units from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D below. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Core units

10 units
  1. SITHCCC023 (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
  2. SITHCCC024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and present simple dishes
  3. SITHCCC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  4. SITHCCC034 (has a prerequisite)Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  5. SITHKOP009 (has a prerequisite)Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  6. SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  7. SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  8. SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
  9. SITXINV006 (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
  10. SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

36 units

Group A - Cookery and Catering

  1. SITHCCC025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and present sandwiches
  2. SITHCCC026 (has a prerequisite)Package prepared foodstuffs
  3. SITHCCC028 (has a prerequisite)Prepare appetisers and salads
  4. SITHCCC029 (has a prerequisite)Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  5. SITHCCC030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  6. SITHCCC031 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  7. SITHCCC032 (has a prerequisite)Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
  8. SITHCCC033 (has a prerequisite)Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods
  9. SITHCCC035 (has a prerequisite)Prepare poultry dishes
  10. SITHCCC036 (has a prerequisite)Prepare meat dishes
  11. SITHCCC037 (has a prerequisite)Prepare seafood dishes
  12. SITHCCC038 (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
  13. SITHCCC040 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve cheese
  14. SITHCCC041 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  15. SITHCCC042 (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  16. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
  17. SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes

Group B - Patisserie

  1. SITHPAT011 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes
  2. SITHPAT013 (has a prerequisite)Produce pastries
  3. SITHPAT014 (has a prerequisite)Produce yeast-based bakery products
  4. SITHPAT016 (has a prerequisite)Produce desserts

Group C - Food and Beverage

  1. SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
  2. SITHFAB023 (has a prerequisite)Operate a bar
  3. SITHFAB024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
  4. SITHFAB025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  5. SITHFAB027 (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage
  6. SITHFAB036Provide advice on food

Group D - General electives

  1. BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
  2. HLTAHA019Assist with monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
  3. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  4. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  5. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
  6. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  7. SITXFIN007Process financial transactions
  8. SITXINV007Purchase goods
  9. SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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