Introduction to Commercial Cookery Skill Set
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Embark on a journey towards a future career as a chef by joining the Future Chef program.
Acquire foundational skills essential for thriving in a commercial kitchen, including the art of preparing and presenting simple dishes. This program serves as your gateway to the exciting and dynamic world of culinary excellence.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our courses page, using the Refine course results>Study mode filters.
Overview
Where Bentley
When Semester 2, 2026
How On Campus
In the Introduction to Commercial Cookery skill set you will learn how to use a range of food preparation equipment and about food safety. Gain real hands on industry experience with work experience in a real commercial kitchen.
Study in specialised facilities
Learn in the real-life setting of our award-winning Bentley Pines Training Restaurant which provides a live, interactive training environment at SM TAFE’s Bentley campus. Students can gain hands-on experience serving and preparing food for members of the public, as well as showcasing their skills planning a menu and advertising special events to the community.
- use food preparation and equipment
- prepare and present simple dishes
- clean kitchen premises and equipment
- use hygienic practices for food safety
- participate in safe work practices
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Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Concession | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.