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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, soups and sauces
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 deserts
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
Package prepared foodstuffs
Prepare specialised food items
Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery
Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks
Participate in sustainable work practices
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is 1 year (two semesters) with 20-25 hours per week, which includes service periods in CIT's commercial restaurant kitchen. Intakes are available in 2026 Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July).
The tuition fee for 2026 is $10,360 per semester, with a total qualification tuition fee of $20,720. Additional fees include approximately $750 for uniform and equipment, and approximately $110 for stationery. Please note course fees are listed in $AUD and small tuition and material fee increases may occur annually.
Certificate III includes 48 service periods (compulsory), with optional industry placement up to 400 hours. CIT offers support to connect students to restaurants and hotels for completing the 400 hours.
IELTS 6.0 (no band score less than 5.5); PTE Academic - 50 (minimum of 42 in each band); Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 169.
Yes. CIT offers a pathway: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (1 year) PLUS Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (6 months) PLUS Diploma of Hospitality Management (6 months) = 2 years of study. An optional degree pathway is also available. Because CIT offers nationally recognised qualifications accredited by ASQA, students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to most universities within Australia and receive credit towards a degree.
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