Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)

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Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of skilled catering operations with the need to apply discretion and judgement. Work would be undertaken 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. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team.

The qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Job roles

Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as:

basic cooking

applying cook-chill and cook-freeze production processes

preparing menus and foods according to dietary and cultural needs

packaging, transporting and storing food in a safe and hygienic manner

serving food and beverage to customers.

Possible job titles include:

cook

leading hand or food service assistant.

Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

35.1%

Technicians and Trades Workers

25.0%

Community and Personal Service Workers

14.4%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

48.8%

Accommodation and Food Services

17.6%

Other Services

10.9%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Australian Apprenticeships

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QUALIFICATION RULES

To achieve a Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations), 25 units must be completed:

all 20 core units

5 elective units:

a minimum of 2 elective units must be selected from the electives listed below

the remaining 3 units may be selected from this or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course

a maximum of 1 Languages other than English unit may be counted as an elective within this qualification.

In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification.

CORE UNITS
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

ELECTIVE UNITS
Administration
SITXADM001A	Perform office procedures
SITXADM002A	Source and present information
SITXADM003A	Write business documents
SITXADM004A	Plan and manage meetings
BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information

Client and Customer Service
SITXCCS001B	Provide visitor information
SIRXCCS001A	Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

Commercial Cookery and Catering
SITHCCC006A	Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC007A	Prepare sandwiches
SITHCCC008A	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC009A	Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC010A	Select, prepare and cook poultry
SITHCCC011A	Select, prepare and cook seafood
SITHCCC012A	Select, prepare and cook meat
SITHCCC013A	Prepare hot and cold desserts
SITHCCC014A	Prepare pastries, cakes and yeast goods
SITHCCC015A	Plan and prepare food for buffets
SITHCCC017A	Organise bulk cooking operations
SITHCCC018A	Prepare pâtés and terrines
SITHCCC019A	Plan, prepare and display a buffet
SITHCCC020B	Prepare portion-controlled meat cuts
SITHCCC021B	Handle and serve cheese
SITHCCC022A	Prepare chocolate and chocolate confectionery
SITHCCC023B	Select, prepare and serve specialised food items
SITHCCC024B	Select, prepare and serve specialised cuisines
SITHCCC025A	Monitor catering revenue and costs
SITHCCC026A	Establish and maintain quality control of food
SITHCCC029A	Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs
SITHCCC031A	Operate a fast food outlet
SITHCCC032A	Apply cook-chill production processes
SITHCCC034A	Apply cook-freeze production processes
SITHCCC035A	Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs
SITHCCC036B	Select catering systems
SITHCCC038B	Plan catering for an event or function

Communication and Teamwork
SITXCOM004A	Communicate on the telephone
SITXCOM005A	Make presentations
SITXCOM006A	Address protocol requirements

Computer Operations and ICT Management
BSBITU102A	Develop keyboard skills
BSBITU201A	Produce simple word processed documents
BSBITU301A	Create and use databases
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents
BSBITU309A	Produce desktop published documents
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology

Environmental Sustainability
SITXENV001A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SITXENV002A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Events
SITXEVT005B	Organise in-house events or functions

Finance
SITXFIN001A	Process financial transactions
SITXFIN002A	Maintain financial records
SITXFIN003A	Interpret financial information

First Aid
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid

Food and Beverage
SITHFAB001C	Clean and tidy bar areas
SITHFAB002C	Operate a bar
SITHFAB003A	Serve food and beverage to customers
SITHFAB004A	Provide food and beverage service
SITHFAB005A	Provide table service of alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB009A	Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHFAB010C	Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB011A	Develop and update food and beverage knowledge
SITHFAB012B	Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB013A	Provide specialist advice on food
SITHFAB018A	Provide silver service
SITHFAB222A	Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB325A	Provide specialised advice on Australian wines

Inventory
SITXINV001A	Receive and store stock
SITXINV002A	Control and order stock

Languages other than English
SITXLAN1__A	Conduct basic workplace oral communication in a language other than English
SITXLAN2__A	Conduct routine workplace oral communication in a language other than English
SITXLAN3__A	Conduct workplace oral communication in a language other than English
SITXLAN5__A	Read and write workplace information in a language other than English

Occupational Health and Safety
SITXOHS003B	Identify hazards, and assess and control safety risks
SITXOHS004B	Implement and monitor workplace health, safety and security practices

Quality and Innovation
SITXQUA001A	Contribute to workplace improvements
SITXQUA002A	Originate and develop a concept
SIRXQUA001A	Develop innovative ideas at work

Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and hospitality contexts at this level are as follows:

Cook working in hospital

SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC010A Select, prepare and cook poultry

SITHCCC029A Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs

SITHCCC035A Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs

SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers

Cook working in cook-chill kitchen

HLTFA301B Apply first aid

SITHCCC010A Select, prepare and cook poultry

SITHCCC012A Select, prepare and cook meat

SITHCCC029A Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs

SITHCCC032A Apply cook-chill production processes

Leading hand or food service assistant in a function facility

SITHFAB002C Operate a bar

SITHFAB004A Provide food and beverage service

SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol

SITHFAB012B Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions

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Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

35.1%

25.0%

14.4%

Industries

48.8%

17.6%

10.9%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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