Earn while you learn with SIT30821, a face-to-face apprenticeship that builds real kitchen skills over 156 weeks, with 192 hours of workplace training included.
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Includes 22cm cook's knife, 26cm bread knife, 15cm boning knife, 9cm paring knife, 6cm turning knife, 20cm palette knife, filleting knife, 25cm sharpening steel, 30cm wooden spoon, rubber spatula, 30cm whisk, 23cm tongs, poultry scissors, star piping nozzle set, pocket thermometer, 2.5cm pastry brush, peeler, bowl scraper, tea towel, 50cm piping bag, and 18-pocket knife roll. Also includes MCIE white long-sleeve chef's coat, checked chef's trousers, MCIE white flat-top hat, white neckerchief, bib-style apron, half-length apron, and slip-resistant safety shoes.
Program is delivered primarily in the workplace with approximately 6 hours of structured workplace training per month over 156 weeks.
Most assessments are delivered online via the Canvas LMS. Students need access to a laptop or tablet; MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office.
This is Nationally Recognised Training, leading to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Reasonable adjustments are available where applicable.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
48 mandatory service periods (approximately 240 hours) completed with employer over the course of the apprenticeship. Approximately 6 hours of structured workplace training per month.
You may be eligible under Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges shown are published by the provider for this course.
Salary ranges are indicative and vary by state, setting and experience. No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
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Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. Regional VIC delivery and Melbourne Metropolitan delivery each incur an additional $250 fee.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary depending on your background and circumstances. This is an apprenticeship, so you will need to be employed or placed with a host employer to enrol. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements and eligibility.
Pricing for apprenticeships can depend on your employment status, eligibility for government funding, and other factors. Submit an enquiry to confirm current fees and any funding options that may apply to you.
The course runs for 156 weeks in total, 138 weeks of structured delivery plus 18 weeks of holidays. It is a workplace-based program, so the timeline fits around your employment.
Delivery is face-to-face and workplace-based, with approximately 6 hours of structured training per month. Most assessments are completed online through Canvas LMS. You will need access to a laptop or tablet; Microsoft Office access is provided.
Yes. The program includes 192 hours of workplace-based training. As an apprenticeship, the entire course is structured around on-the-job learning with an employer. Submit an enquiry to find out how host employer placement works.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Cook, Commis Chef, and Sous Chef in commercial kitchen environments. These are opportunities the qualification prepares students for, employment outcomes depend on individual circumstances.
This Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education as a workplace-based apprenticeship. Students spend approximately 6 hours per month in structured training, building skills on the job over 138 delivery weeks. Assessments are completed online through Canvas LMS, students need a laptop or tablet to participate.
The course suits people starting out in professional kitchens who want a nationally recognised qualification (SIT30821) while earning an income. It covers the core skills of a commercial kitchen: knife work, cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations. A full chef's tool kit and uniform are included, 22 knives and tools plus chef's whites and slip-resistant safety shoes.
192 hours of workplace training are built into the program. Students also have access to career support services including resume writing, interview preparation, and job search assistance after graduating.
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