Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (Pvt) Ltd, SLIIT Main Campus, New Kandy Road, Malabe.

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)

Course Description

Learn fundamental skills and develop knowledge in a wide range of subjects to become job ready as a qualified cook. This course lays the foundations of restaurant cookery, knife skills, food safety practices and more. With further study and experience, you may become a chef or food business owner.

Course Details

COURSE CODE

SIT30821

STUDY AREA

Foods

COURSE

Certificate III

COURSE INTAKE

January / April / August

DURATION

12 Months

CAMPUS

CAHM Facilities (SLIIT Malabe Campus & Inner City Campus Rajagiriya)

COURSE HOURS

Class schedules may include weekends, early mornings or late evenings between 8am – 9pm

COURSE MODE

Full-time (may include theory, online and practical) on campus, up to 24 hours per week as scheduled

START DATE

Jan 2026

End Date

Jan 2027

William Angliss Institute (RTO 3045) Australia’ qualifications delivered in Partnership with Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of Sri Lankan O Levels with 5 passes including English.

Completion of a Pre-Training Review (PTR), including meeting satisfactory English proficiency standards determined by the Institute’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN) test and demonstration of basic computer skills to ensure your ability to complete assessments and communicate electronically.

Demonstration of good character, supported by a relevant character reference or industry referee if required.

course structure

Semester 1 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) - Stage 1

SITHKOP009 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXWHS006 – Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXWHS005 – Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC028 – Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC027 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC036 – Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC035 – Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC037 – Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC029 – Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITXINV007 – Purchase goods
SITHCCC023 – Use food preparation equipment
SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC043 – Work effectively as a cook (48 shifts)

Semester 2 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) - Stage 2

SITXHRM007 – Coach others in job skills
SITHKOP010 – Plan and cost recipes
SITHCCC040 – Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC042 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC044 – Prepare specialized food items
SITHCCC031 – Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC038 – Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC041 – Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT016 – Produce desserts
SITXINV006 – Receive, store and maintain stock

Fees Structure

Total fees payable to secure your enrolment in this course at Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM)

Course

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821

Duration

12 Months

Tuition fee

Stage 1 – LKR 521,243.25

Stage 2 – LKR 521,243.25

WAI TEACHING AND CURRICULUM FEE*

Stage 1 – AUD 825
Stage 2 – AUD 825

Total Course Fee

Stage 1 – LKR 521,243.25 + AUD 825

Stage 2 – LKR 521,243.25 + AUD 825

*WAI Teaching and Curriculum Fee is subject to exchange rates for LKR equivalent. CAHM administration will advise the applicable AUD rate upon date of payment

Special Notes:

CAHM Tuition and WAI Teaching and Curriculum Fees must be paid in full before the course commencement date.
The CAHM Administration Department will send the payment deadlines and details via WhatsApp and email.
Any new local government taxes will be applicable
Tuition fees are subject to change and reviewed annually
WAI Teaching and Curriculum Fee = Equivalent LKR amount provided by CAHM based on applicable conversion rate and bank charges.
As this pathway has no AQF level 4 qualification included students will be required to do further Language, Numeracy and Literature assessment before progressing into the Diploma
Students cannot continue to study, commence a new semester, or articulate (advance)to the next higher qualification if all fees and taxes (WAI Curriculum and Teaching Fee and CAHM Tuition Fee) are not paid in full before the course commencement date.
Fees are non-refundable after the Census date (i.e. 14 days after the Course or Stage commencement)