Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Catering Operations
Certificate III in Catering Operations
SIT31013
J621
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/10/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of those individuals working in catering operations who use a range of cookery skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members. This qualification does not reflect the skills required by commercial cooks. Those skills are reflected in SIT30813 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
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
Possible job titles include:
catering assistant
cook
food service assistant.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty one (21) units must be completed:- thirteen (13) core units
- eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- three (3) units from Group A or Group B
- four (4) units from Group B, Group C, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF620 | SITHCCC207 | Use cookery skills effectively | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF669 | SITHIND301 | Work effectively in hospitality service | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J438 | SIT31012 | Certificate III in Catering Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZU7 | SIT30916 | Certificate III in Catering Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships