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Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)

Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)

Qualification
National Code:
THH32902
State Code:
E260
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
23/01/2002
Approved Date
12/05/2003
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
708
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2002
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 23/01/2002 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

CORE

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E2044 THHBCAT06B Apply catering control principles 10 Unit of competency
E2074 THHBKA04B Clean and maintain kitchen premises 10 Unit of competency
E2126 THHGTR01B Coach others in job skills 20 Unit of competency
E1986 THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone 5 Unit of competency
E1978 THHGCS03B Deal with conflict situations 20 Unit of competency
E2109 THHHCO01B Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge 15 Unit of competency
E1975 THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures 15 Unit of competency
E1997 THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures 15 Unit of competency
E2068 THHBCC11B Implement food safety procedures 25 Unit of competency
E2071 THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food 20 Unit of competency
E2040 THHBCAT02B Package prepared foodstuffs 6 Unit of competency
E2069 THHBCC13B Plan and control menu-based catering 30 Unit of competency
E2075 THHCCH01A Prepare, cook and serve food 24 Unit of competency
E2072 THHBKA02B Present food 6 Unit of competency
E1977 THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers 45 Unit of competency
E2073 THHBKA03B Receive and store kitchen supplies 10 Unit of competency
E2041 THHBCAT03B Transport and store food in a safe and hygienic manner 12 Unit of competency
E2058 THHBCC01B Use basic methods of cookery 44 Unit of competency
E1974 THHCOR02B Work in a socially diverse environment 10 Unit of competency
E1973 THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers 15 Unit of competency
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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E2079 THHS2CC3B Develop a food safety program 36 Unit of competency
E2078 THHS2CC2B Establish and maintain quality control 30 Unit of competency
E2053 THHADCC05B Handle and serve cheese 5 Unit of competency
E2077 THHS2CC1B Monitor catering revenue and costs 30 Unit of competency
E2070 THHBCC14B Organise bulk cooking operations 120 Unit of competency
E2067 THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets 24 Unit of competency
E2051 THHADCC02B Plan, prepare and display a buffet 36 Unit of competency
E2062 THHBCC05B Prepare and cook poultry and game 32 Unit of competency
E2063 THHBCC06B Prepare and cook seafood 32 Unit of competency
E2059 THHBCC02B Prepare appetisers and salads 26 Unit of competency
E2054 THHADCC06B Prepare chocolate and chocolate confectionery 60 Unit of competency
E2065 THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold desserts 48 Unit of competency
E2066 THHBCC09B Prepare pastry, cakes and yeast goods 44 Unit of competency
E2050 THHADCC01B Prepare pates and terrines 30 Unit of competency
E2052 THHADCC04B Prepare portion controlled meat cuts 24 Unit of competency
E2057 THHBCC00B Prepare sandwiches 6 Unit of competency
E2060 THHBCC03B Prepare stocks, sauces and soups 32 Unit of competency
E2061 THHBCC04B Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes 40 Unit of competency
E2076 THHCCH02A Prepare, cook and serve food for menus 96 Unit of competency
E2064 THHBCC07B Select, prepare and cook meat 40 Unit of competency
E2055 THHADCC07B Select, prepare and serve specialised food items 60 Unit of competency
E2056 THHADCC08B Select, prepare and serve specialist cuisines 80 Unit of competency
4.

ASIAN COOKERY

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E2140 THHASC14A Design and operate an Asian kitchen 90 Unit of competency
E2139 THHASC13A Plan menus for Asian cuisines 30 Unit of competency
E2026 THHCH12B Prepare and cook Chinese roast meat cuts and poultry 30 Unit of competency
E2025 THHCH11B Prepare and produce Chinese dim sum 30 Unit of competency
E2028 THHINDN09B Prepare and produce Indian breads 35 Unit of competency
E2029 THHINDN10B Prepare and produce Indian sweetmeats 25 Unit of competency
E2031 THHINDO09B Prepare and produce Indonesian crackers 10 Unit of competency
E2036 THHJA10B Prepare and produce Japanese fruit, cakes and sweetmeats 20 Unit of competency
E2034 THHJA07B Prepare and produce Japanese one pot cookery 25 Unit of competency
E2032 THHJA04B Prepare and produce Japanese raw fish (Sashimi ) 20 Unit of competency
E2035 THHJA08B Prepare and produce Japanese rice cookery 25 Unit of competency
E2033 THHJA05B Prepare and produce Japanese simmered, grilled, deep-fried and steamed dishes 50 Unit of competency
E2027 THHINDN07B Prepare and produce tandoori food items 25 Unit of competency
E2135 THHASC09A Prepare curry paste and powder for Asian cuisines 25 Unit of competency
E2134 THHASC08A Prepare desserts for Asian cuisines 50 Unit of competency
E2030 THHINDN11B Prepare Indian pickles and chutneys 20 Unit of competency
E2133 THHASC07A Prepare meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables for Asian cuisines 70 Unit of competency
E2132 THHASC06A Prepare rice and noodles for Asian cuisines 30 Unit of competency
E2131 THHASC05A Prepare salads for Asian cuisines 40 Unit of competency
E2136 THHASC10A Prepare satay for Asian cuisines 20 Unit of competency
E2130 THHASC04A Prepare sauces, dips and accompaniments for Asian cuisines 15 Unit of competency
E2129 THHASC03A Prepare stocks and soups for Asian cuisines 25 Unit of competency
E2137 THHASC11A Prepare vegetarian dishes for Asian cuisines 15 Unit of competency
E2128 THHASC02A Produce appetisers and snacks for Asian cuisines 45 Unit of competency
E2138 THHASC12A Select, prepare and serve specialist Asian cuisines 60 Unit of competency
E2127 THHASC01A Use basic Asian methods of cookery 70 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E2087 THHBFB00B Clean and tidy bar areas 10 Unit of competency
E2093 THHBFB06B Complete retail liquor sales 10 Unit of competency
E2097 THHBFB11B Develop and update food and beverage knowledge 40 Unit of competency
E2086 THHADFB08A Manage wine for a wine outlet 60 Unit of competency
E2088 THHBFB01B Operate a bar 30 Unit of competency
E2092 THHBFB05B Operate cellar systems 20 Unit of competency
E2083 THHADFB05A Plan and monitor espresso coffee service 60 Unit of competency
W1058 THHADFB05B Plan and monitor espresso coffee service 60 Unit of competency
E2082 THHADFB03B Prepare and serve cocktails 20 Unit of competency
E2098 THHBFB12A Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30 Unit of competency
W1059 THHBFB12B Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30 Unit of competency
E2096 THHBFB10B Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages 15 Unit of competency
E2089 THHBFB02B Provide a link between kitchen and service areas 10 Unit of competency
E2090 THHBFB03B Provide food and beverage service 110 Unit of competency
E2084 THHADFB06B Provide gueridon service 20 Unit of competency
E2095 THHBFB09B Provide responsible service of alcohol 10 Unit of competency
E2094 THHBFB08B Provide room service 15 Unit of competency
E2085 THHADFB07B Provide silver service 30 Unit of competency
E2080 THHADFB01B Provide specialist advice on food 40 Unit of competency
E2081 THHADFB02B Provide specialist advice on wine 40 Unit of competency
E2091 THHBFB04B Provide table service of alcoholic beverages 50 Unit of competency
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
This training program is a representation of the qualification code THH32902 taken from the HOSPITALITY TRAINING PACKAGE THH02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. THH02 is endorsed until 31/01/2005

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.
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