Start the journey to an exciting career in commercial cookery. Gain the practical skills and knowledge to be able to plan, organise, prepare and cook food in a range of commercial workspaces including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, events and functions, residential facilities and lunch bars. Learn skills in food safety, working with others, using equipment, menu planning, and the preparation of dishes such as appetisers, poultry, seafood, meat dishes, desserts and cakes.In addition, you will learn all aspects of organising, preparing and cooking a variety of food items across different service periods and menu types, using a range of cooking methods and team coordination skills. During your studies you will practice your cooking skills in the training kitchens and restaurant located on campus. These facilities offer valuable hands-on learning experiences through menu planning, teamwork and meal preparation conducted in a professional manner.Upon completing this course, you will acquire skills that readily transfer to employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality businesses and kitchen settings.[109763G]
Regional Bursaries for TAFE International Students
English Language Requirements
IELTS score
PTE scores
2025 year
Listening
5.0
Speaking
5.0
Reading
5.0
Writing
5.0
Overall
6.0
School Level
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ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
1101
Certificate Classification
Food And Hospitality
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
514
Certificate Classification
Certificate III in
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
