SIT31007

Certificate III in Hospitality
(Catering Operations)

This cooking course is ideal if you are seeking work in various catering settings such as hospitals and aged care facilities, sporting and entertainment venues, hotel banqueting departments, cook-chill production kitchens or mobile catering businesses of varying size. You will learn a range of cooking skills, as well as food handling, storage, customer service skills and more. This program is also a pathway to an Australian cookery apprenticeship. It’s a great way to get ahead in the hospitality industry.



Career Opportunities

Cook working in a hospital, Leading hand in a function facility, Food Service Assistant in a function facility, Cook working in a cook-chill kitchen.

Entry Criteria

School Leavers must have completed Year 10 or equivalent  
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Program Duration

Full Time        18 weeks

Program Award

Certificate III

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Those interested in enrolling into this program can obtain further information or forms by contacting the telephone number listed in the For Additional Information section.

Applications Close

This program has two start dates throughout the year commencing in January and July. For information please contact the School on the telephone number provided in the For Additional Information section.

Cost

Full Fee                $1,376.00


Concession Rate     $725.00


Students are required to purchase a uniform and knife kit prior to the commencement of this program. The uniform consists of chef trousers, jacket, hat, neckerchief, and black work shoes. A list of suppliers can be provided by the Institute.

All students must be appropriately dressed and have the necessary equipment before entering any practical class.

Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:13 72 48
Facsimile:07 3244 5931
Address 
In Person: School of Tourism and Hospitality
Level 4, D Block
Corner Colchester and Tribune Streets
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: enquiry@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

Course Code Course Name
SITHCCC001B Organise and prepare food
SITHCCC002A Present food
SITHCCC003B Receive and store kitchen supplies
SITHCCC004B Clean and maintain kitchen premises
SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC016A Develop cost-effective menus
SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook and serve food for food service
SITHCCC030A Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC033B Apply catering control principles
SITHIND001B Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
SITHIND003A Provide and coordinate hospitality service
SITXCCS002A Provide quality customer service
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations
SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures
SITXFSA003A Transport and store food in a safe and hygienic manner
SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills
SITXOHS001B Follow health, safety and security procedures
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITHCCC007A Prepare sandwiches
SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC021A Handle and serve cheese
SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers and salads
This brochure was last updated Monday, 13 February 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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