Learn the practical skills necessary to become a Cook in this fast growing industry.
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.
Career Prospects
Cooks in Australia can work across a broad range of industries, including:
- Catering
- Hospitality and foodservice
- Accommodation
- Event management
- Corporate dining
- Research and development
What to Study Next?
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto other courses such Cert IV Commercial Cookery, Diploma Hospitality Management, Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be issued the Cert III Commercial Cookery qualification. If a student does not complete the full qualification but has successfully achieved units, a Statement of Attainment will be issued upon request by the student, indicating the units completed.
If a student does not complete the full qualification but has successfully achieved units, a Statement of Attainment will be issued, indicating the units completed.
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