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Blended delivery combining interactive/face-to-face classes, guided research, practical commercial cookery training in a commercial kitchen, class group activities, theory research tutorial, project work and research, and independent learning with academic support resources available.
Full time · Minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week; classes rostered for 3 days per week + self-study component
27 Jan 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 | 13 Jul 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 | 25 Jan 2027 | 19 Apr 2027 | 12 Jul 2027 | 5 Oct 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
27 Aplin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870 Australia
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Work effectively as a cook
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Plan and cost recipes
Produce desserts
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Coach others in job skills
Receive, store and maintain stock
Participate in safe work practices
Participate in sustainable work practices
Elective unit
Provide First Aid
Elective unit
Prepare and present sandwiches
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course is delivered over 40 tuition weeks plus term breaks, with classes rostered for 3 days per week plus a self-study component. Overseas students must be enrolled full-time, which requires a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Yes, completing placement is compulsory for this course. Students are required to complete 240 hours of vocational placement to satisfy this component of the qualification.
Applicants must meet one of the following English proficiency requirements: IELTS 4.0–4.5, completion of CCEB Intermediate level, B1 Level of CEFR – Common European Framework, or having completed the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of an AQF Certificate IV or higher course in Australia in English while holding a student visa within the 2 years before applying.
A range of assessments are employed for this training program and the type of assessment is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency. Assessments include demonstrations, observations, projects, presentations, knowledge tests, reports and interviews.
On completion of the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, students may pursue the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery at CCEB or other CRICOS registered training organisations.
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