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Commercial Cookery

These courses provide extensive training in the principles and skills of commercial food preparation. From gaining basic trade qualifications to advanced concepts relating to hospitality operations and management protocol, students are prepared for the rigours of managing a commercial kitchen.

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

THH31502 - 40 weeks

This qualification provides students with extensive training in commercial food preparation, preparing the student for the role of a professional cook or chef.
(CRICOS Course Codes: Melbourne 043497C, Sydney 060594E)

Commercial Cookery Student 1 Commercial Cookery Student 2 Commercial Cookery Student 3


Unit Code Unit of Competency Core/Elective
Stage 1
THHBCC01B Use basic methods of cookery Core
THHBCC03B Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Core
THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food Core
THHBKA02B Present food Core
THHBKA03B Receive and store kitchen supplies Core
THHBKA04B Clean and maintain kitchen premises Core
THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers Core
THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment Core
THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures Core
THHHCO01B Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge Core
Stage 2
THHBCC02B Prepare appetisers and salads Core
THHBCC04B Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes Core
THHBCC06B Prepare and cook seafood Core
THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers Core
THHGCS03B Deal with conflict situations Core
THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone Core
THHGTR01B Coach others in job skills Core
Stage 3
THHBCC05B Prepare and cook poultry and game Core
THHBCC07B Select, prepare and cook meat Core
THHBCC13B Plan and control menu based catering Core
THHBCAT01B Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs Core
THHCCH01A Prepare, cook and serve food (holistic) Core
THHS2CC1B Monitor catering revenue and costs Elective
Stage 4
THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold desserts Core
THHBCC09B Prepare pastry, cakes and yeast goods Core
THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets Core
THHBCC11B Implement food and safety procedures Core
THHCCH02A Prepare, cook and serve food for menus (holistic) Core
THHS2CC2B Establish and maintain quality control Elective
THHS2CC3B Develop a food safety plan Elective

Please note:

  • Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery
  • Animal products are used in the delivery of this course.


Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

THH41302 - 60 weeks

This course builds on the skills gained in the Certificate III qualification, and provides students with an emphasis on increasing the skills and training required for a supervisory position. Students will develop an understanding of business operations such as project management and office coordination.
(CRICOS Course Codes: Melbourne 043499A, Sydney 060600A)

Unit Code Unit of Competency Core/Elective
Stage 1
THHBCC01B Use basic methods of cookery Core
THHBCC03B Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Core
THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food Core
THHBKA02B Present food Core
THHBKA03B Receive and store kitchen supplies Core
THHBKA04B Clean and maintain kitchen premises Core
THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers Core
THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment Core
THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures Core
THHHCO01B Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge Core
Stage 2
THHBCC02B Prepare appetisers and salads Core
THHBCC04B Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes Core
THHBCC06B Prepare and cook seafood Core
THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers Core
THHGCS03B Deal with conflict situations Core
THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone Core
THHGTR01B Coach others in job skills Core
Stage 3
THHBCC05B Prepare and cook poultry and game Core
THHBCC07B Select, prepare and cook meat Core
THHBCC13B Plan and control menu based catering Core
THHBCAT01B Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs Core
THHCCH01A Prepare, cook and serve food (holistic) Core
THHS2CC1B Monitor catering revenue and costs Core
Stage 4
THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold desserts Core
THHBCC09B Prepare pastry, cakes and yeast goods Core
THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets Core
THHBCC11B Implement food and safety procedures Core
THHCCH02A Prepare, cook and serve food for menus (holistic) Core
THHS2CC2B Establish and maintain quality control Core
THHS2CC3B Develop a food safety plan Core
Stage 5
THHGFA06A Interpret financial information Core
THHGGA06B Receive and store stock Elective
THHGGA07B Control and order stock Core
THHGLE01B Monitor work operations Core
THHGLE02B Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGLE08B Lead and manage people Core
Stage 6
BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development Elective
BSBCMN412A Promote innovation and change Elective
THHGGA02B Perform office procedures Elective
THHGGA09B Manage projects Elective
THTSMA01B Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials Elective

Please note:

  • Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery
  • Animal products are used in the delivery of this course


Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)

THH51202 - 70 weeks

This course provides real workplace skills at an operational and supervisory level by giving students the skills needed to work as qualified chefs in a commercial kitchen as well as incorporating kitchen management subjects. The course covers everything from pastry making and filleting fish, to devising menus and cooking specialist dishes from recipes. Students will be trained as chefs and may work as chefs in small businesses or as a sous chefs in larger hotel, restaurant, cafe, club, airline, hospital and executive boardroom kitchens, commercial catering operations or as event caterers.

This course also incorporates Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - 40 weeks & Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - 60 weeks

(CRICOS Course Codes: Melbourne 045077G, Sydney 060605G)

Unit Code Unit of Competency Core/Elective
Stage 1
THHBCC01B Use basic methods of cookery Elective
THHBCC03B Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Elective
THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food Elective
THHBKA02B Present food Elective
THHBKA03B Receive and store kitchen supplies Elective
THHBKA04B Clean and maintain kitchen premises Elective
THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers Core
THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment Core
THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures Core
THHHCO01B Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge Core
Stage 2
THHBCC02B Prepare appetisers and salads Elective
THHBCC04B Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes Elective
THHBCC06B Prepare and cook seafood Elective
THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers Core
THHGCS03B Deal with conflict situations Core
THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone Core
THHGTR01B Coach others in job skills Core
Stage 3
THHBCC05B Prepare and cook poultry and game Elective
THHBCC07B Select, prepare and cook meat Elective
THHBCC13B Plan and control menu based catering Elective
THHBCAT01B Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs Elective
THHCCH01A Prepare, cook and serve food (holistic) Elective
THHS2CC1B Monitor catering revenue and costs Elective
Stage 4
THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold desserts Elective
THHBCC09B Prepare pastry, cakes and yeast goods Elective
THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets Elective
THHBCC11B Implement food and safety procedures Elective
THHCCH02A Prepare, cook and serve food for menus (holistic) Elective
THHS2CC2B Establish and maintain quality control Elective
THHS2CC3B Develop a food safety plan Elective
Stage 5
THHGFA06A Interpret financial information Core
THHGGA06B Receive and store stock Core
THHGGA07B Control and order stock Core
THHGLE01B Monitor work operations Core
THHGLE02B Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGLE08B Lead and manage people Core
Stage 6
BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development Elective
BSBCMN412A Promote innovation and change Elective
THHGGA02B Perform office procedures Core
THHGGA09B Manage projects Elective
THTSMA01B Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials Elective
Stage 7
BSBMKG501A Evaluate marketing opportunities Elective
BSBMKG502A Establish and adjust the marketing mix Elective
THHGCS08B Establish and conduct business relationships Core
THHGLE03B Develop and implement operational plans Core
THHGLE04B Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace Core
THHGLE05B Roster staff Core
THHGLE09B Manage workplace diversity Core
THHGLE11B Manage quality customer service Core
THHGLE13B Manage finances within a budget Core
THHGLE14B Prepare and monitor budgets Core
THHGLE20B Develop and update the legal knowledge required for business compliance Core

Please note:

  • Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery
  • Animal products are used in the delivery of this course.


Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

(Commercial Cookery)

THH60202 - 80 weeks

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to work as qualified chefs and managers in commercial kitchens. This course focuses on operational, financial and people management, helping students to develop a rewarding career as cooks or chefs within the commercial kitchen environment.

This course also incorporates Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - 40 weeks, Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - 60 weeks & Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) - 70 weeks

(CRICOS Course Codes: Melbourne 046572F, Sydney 060591G)

Unit Code Unit of Competency Core/Elective
Stage 1
THHBCC01B Use basic methods of cookery Elective
THHBCC03B Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Elective
THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food Elective
THHBKA02B Present food Elective
THHBKA03B Receive and store kitchen supplies Elective
THHBKA04B Clean and maintain kitchen premises Elective
THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers Core
THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment Core
THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures Core
THHHCO01B Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge Core
Stage 2
THHBCC02B Prepare appetisers and salads Elective
THHBCC04B Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes Elective
THHBCC06B Prepare and cook seafood Elective
THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers Core
THHGCS03B Deal with conflict situations Core
THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone Core
THHGTR01B Coach others in job skills Core
Stage 3
THHBCC05B Prepare and cook poultry and game Elective
THHBCC07B Select, prepare and cook meat Elective
THHBCC13B Plan & control menu based catering Elective
THHBCAT01B Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs Elective
THHCCH01A Prepare, cook and serve food (holistic) Elective
THHS2CC1B Monitor catering revenue and costs Elective
Stage 4
THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold desserts Elective
THHBCC09B Prepare pastry, cakes and yeast goods Elective
THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets Elective
THHBCC11B Implement food and safety procedures Elective
THHCCH02A Prepare, cook and serve food for menus (holistic) Elective
THHS2CC2B Establish and maintain quality control Elective
THHS2CC3B Develop a food safety plan Elective
Stage 5
THHGFA06A Interpret financial information Core
THHGGA06B Receive and store stock Core
THHGGA07B Control and order stock Core
THHGLE01B Monitor work operations Core
THHGLE02B Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures Core
THHGLE08B Lead and manage people Core
Stage 6
BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development Elective
BSBCMN412A Promote innovation and change Elective
THHGGA02B Perform office procedures Elective
THHGGA09B Manage projects Elective
THTSMA01B Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials Elective
Stage 7
BSBMKG501A Evaluate marketing opportunities Elective
BSBMKG502A Establish and adjust the marketing mix Elective
THHGCS08B Establish and conduct business relationships Core
THHGLE03B Develop and implement operational plans Core
THHGLE04B Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace Core
THHGLE05B Roster staff Elective
THHGLE09B Manage workplace diversity Core
THHGLE11B Manage quality customer service Core
THHGLE13B Manage finances within a budget Elective
THHGLE14B Prepare and monitor budgets Elective
THHGLE20B Develop and update the legal knowledge required for business compliance Elective
Stage 8
BSBMKG601A Develop marketing strategies Elective
BSBMKG602A Develop a marketing plan Elective
THHGLE06B Monitor staff performance Core
THHGLE07B Recruit and select staff Core
THHGLE12B Develop and manage marketing strategies Core
THHGLE15B Manage financial operations Core
THHGLE16B Manage physical assets Core
THHGLE19B Develop and implement a business plan Core

Please note:

  • Units displayed in each stage are in alphabetical order and not in order of course delivery
  • Animal products are used in the delivery of this course.