Duration
48 weeks
Course Description
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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Food Service Assistant
A Food Service Assistant is responsible for food preparation, meal assembly & delivery of patients meals. The serving of beverages and mid-meal items, collection of patients trays & meal utensils and assist with cleaning of all food service equipment.
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistants package and transport foodstuffs, clean premises and equipment, and serve food and beverages to customers.
Cook
Cooks work within the kitchen of cafés, restaurants, hotels, clubs and similar enterprises. They prepare food, cater a range of dishes, plan menus and control costs.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Catering is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Worldwide Skills Development Pty Ltd in 110101 - Hospitality.
- CRICOS course code: 119853M
- Provider: Worldwide Skills Development Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 110101 - Hospitality
- National qualification code: SIT30921
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: Yes
- Total work hours: 48
- Course language: English
- Duration: 48 weeks
- Locations: DOCKLANDS, MELBOURNE, VIC
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.