Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

The qualification is expected to be completed in 52 weeks, which includes 40 weeks of face-to-face training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each, plus 12 weeks of term breaks. Students must also complete 192 hours of work placement, which is to be completed concurrently in terms 3 and 4.

The tuition fee is $10,000 AUD, the application fee is $250 AUD (non-refundable), and the material fee is $1,000 AUD. Payment is structured across study periods: Study period 1 requires $2,750 tuition + $250 application fee + $1,000 material fee (deposit paid prior to CoE being issued); Study period 2 and 3 each require $2,750 tuition; and Study period 4 requires $1,750 tuition.

Yes. Mercury Institute of Victoria will ensure placement of all students to ensure international students with limited exposure to the Australian workplace are not disadvantaged. However, students also have the option to arrange their own work placement provided it meets all requirements. The assessor will visit and assess the student at least twice during the placement at a mutually convenient time.

Applicants must demonstrate an English language proficiency level of either an IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent, or an IELTS band score of 5.0 combined with successful completion of an ELICOS course of a minimum 10 weeks duration.

After completing the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, participants can progress to the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. In terms of employment, possible career outcomes include working as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.