Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate III · 1 year
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the core entry qualification for working as a commercial cook in Australia. It combines practical kitchen training with food-safety and menu skills, and usually includes a supervised work-placement component. It’s commonly paired with, or followed by, the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
What’s covered
- Food preparation and cookery methods
- Food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations
- Menu planning and costing basics
- Working in a commercial kitchen team
- Supervised industry placement
Pathway
Graduates can work as commercial cooks and often continue to a Certificate IV or Diploma of Hospitality Management. Cookery and hospitality qualifications have historically been popular with international students for their graduate work options.
Entry requirements
- Year 10/11 or international equivalent (provider-specific)
- IELTS 5.5 (provider-specific)