Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
THH32902
E260
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/01/2002 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
CORE
2.
Learners must select seven (7) units from the Hospitality Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package. In all cases selection of units must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per AQF descriptors).
Some core and elective units will have been completed by students who have attained THH11102 Certificate 1 in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) or THH22002 Certificate 11 in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations).
Where the competencies involve the service of alcohol, the unit THHBFB09B Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol must be included.
COMMERCIAL CATERING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2043 | THHBCAT05B | Apply cook-chill production processes | 36 | Unit of competency |
| E2045 | THHBCAT07A | Apply cook-freeze production processes | 90 | Unit of competency |
| E2049 | THHSCAT04B | Design menus to meet market needs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E2037 | THHADCAT02B | Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs | 12 | Unit of competency |
| E2046 | THHSCAT01B | Manage facilities associated with commercial catering contracts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E2042 | THHBCAT04B | Operate a fast food outlet | 36 | Unit of competency |
| E2047 | THHSCAT02B | Plan the catering for an event or function | 36 | Unit of competency |
| E2039 | THHBCAT01B | Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs | 36 | Unit of competency |
| E2048 | THHSCAT03B | Prepare tenders for catering contracts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E2038 | THHADCAT03B | Select catering systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
3.
COMMERCIAL COOKERY
4.
ASIAN COOKERY
5.
PATISSERIE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2125 | THHSPT01B | Plan coffee shop layout, menu and storage | 120 | Unit of competency |
| E2121 | THHADPT08B | Plan, prepare and display sweet buffet show pieces | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E2117 | THHADPT04B | Prepare and display petits fours | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E2120 | THHADPT07B | Prepare and display sugar work | 48 | Unit of competency |
| E2118 | THHADPT05B | Prepare and model marzipan | 24 | Unit of competency |
| E2115 | THHADPT02B | Prepare and present gateaux, tortes and cakes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E2123 | THHBPT02B | Prepare and produce cakes | 24 | Unit of competency |
| E2122 | THHBPT01B | Prepare and produce pastries | 24 | Unit of competency |
| E2124 | THHBPT03B | Prepare and produce yeast goods | 42 | Unit of competency |
| E2114 | THHADPT01B | Prepare bakery products for patissiers | 42 | Unit of competency |
| E2119 | THHADPT06B | Prepare desserts to meet special dietary requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E2116 | THHADPT03B | Present desserts | 42 | Unit of competency |
6.
FOOD & BEVERAGE **Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceeding earlier lower alpha versions.
7.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES & MARKETING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1981 | THHGCS07B | Coordinate marketing activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4681 | THTSMA01B | Coordinate the production of brochures and marketing materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4682 | THTSMA02B | Create a promotional display/stand | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1976 | THHGCS01B | Develop and update local knowledge | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1982 | THHGCS08B | Establish and conduct business relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1979 | THHGCS04B | Make presentations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E1980 | THHGCS06B | Plan and implement sales activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
8.
HYGEINE, HEALTH, SAFETY and SECURITY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1995 | THHBTHS06B | Apprehend offenders | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1998 | THHGHS02B | Clean premises and equipment | 12 | Unit of competency |
| E2000 | THHGHS11A | Manage casualty in a remote and/or isolated area | 15 | Unit of competency |
| E1993 | THHADTHS01B | Plan and conduct evacuation of premises | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1999 | THHGHS03B | Provide first aid | 24 | Unit of competency |
| E1994 | THHADTHS02B | Provide for safety of VIPs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E1996 | THHBTHS16B | Provide lost and found facility | 2 | Unit of competency |
9.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1992 | THHGGA07B | Control and order stock | 25 | Unit of competency |
| E1987 | THHGGA02B | Perform office procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0051 | THHGGA05A | Plan and manage meetings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E1989 | THHGGA04B | Prepare Business Documents | 25 | Unit of competency |
| E1991 | THHGGA06B | Receive and store stock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E1988 | THHGGA03B | Source and present information | 10 | Unit of competency |
10.
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1985 | THHGFA06A | Interpret financial information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3667 | BSBADM310A | Maintain a general ledger | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1984 | THHGFA02B | Maintain financial records | 45 | Unit of competency |
| C3680 | BSBADM505A | Manage payroll | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3723 | BSBADM408A | Prepare financial reports | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3666 | BSBADM309A | Process accounts payable and receivable | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E1983 | THHGFA01B | Process financial transactions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C3665 | BSBADM308A | Process payroll | 30 | Unit of competency |
11.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3662 | BSBADM305A | Create and use databases | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3534 | BSBCMN214A | Create and use simple spreadsheets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3663 | BSBADM306A | Create electronic presentations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3687 | BSBADM304A | Design and develop text documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3670 | BSBADM403A | Develop and use complex databases | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3671 | BSBADM404A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3519 | BSBCMN108A | Develop keyboard skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3541 | BSBCMN306A | Produce business documents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3533 | BSBCMN213A | Produce simple word-processed documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3525 | BSBCMN205A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
12.
TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0085 | BSZ402A | Conduct assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0090 | BSZ407A | Deliver training sessions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0089 | BSZ406A | Plan a series of training sessions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0088 | BSZ405A | Plan and promote a training program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0084 | BSZ401A | Plan assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0086 | BSZ403A | Review assessment | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C0091 | BSZ408A | Review training | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0087 | BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| E026 | THH32997 | Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S609 | SIT31007 | Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Mining, Engineering, Trades and Services CSSN, SWAN TAFE on 8 May, 2003.