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CERTIFICATE III & IV IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY

& DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY

Commercial Cookery
Chefs plan and organise menus & kitchen sta at restaurants and for catering
organisations. On completion of this course students will be a quali ed Chef de
Cuisine, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in Australia.

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Commercial Cookery
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Being a chef can be a very rewarding career and o ers skills that can be applied all over the
world in many di erent scenarios.

Australia has a very vibrant food culture that is made up of di erent multicultural
in uences. It is a great country to become a chef because of the high industry standards
and the quality products that Australian chefs use. 

Students will learn how to motivate and lead kitchen teams, identify and assess operational
and service issues, plan food production, schedule work ow, and understand legal
compliance issues, and plan, prepare and cost your their own menu.

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After completing your studies, your possible job titles include but are not limited to: Chef
de Cuisine (Head Chef or First Chef), Sous Chef (also known as Second Chef, as they are
second in charge), Chef de Partie (also known as a Demi Chef, they are in charge of a
certain section of the kitchen).

 
Course includes
Produce meat, poultry and seafood dishes.
Produce stocks, soups and sauces.
Maintain the quality of perishable items.
Learn safe food handling practices.
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
Manage nances within a budget.
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices.
Plan menus for many occasions and situations.

ECourse Details
Certi cate III & IV in Commercial Cookery & Diploma of Hospitality
Duration: 24 months
Intake: Monthly Intakes
Cost: From $7,500 – $13,000 per year
Locations: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns,
Sunshine Coast, Hobart, Cairns, Toowoomba, Whitsundays, Townsville, Byron
Bay

ERequirements

EGraduate Outcome

ERelated Courses

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Study to become a Chef in Australia

Australia has a very vibrant food culture that is full of di erent multicultural in uences. It is
a great country to become a chef because of the high industry standards and the quality
products that Australian chefs use.

REQUEST MORE INFO

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Sveta’s Interview 
Sveta from Russia, is currently studying Commercial Cookery on The Gold Coast. This is her
story.

Education Pathways
On completion of this course, students will be a quali ed Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or
Chef de Partie in Australia.

Chef (351311) is currently on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List. The skills
assessment for chefs is delivered through TRA.

To obtain a positive skills assessment, the current quali cation requirement is a Cert IV in
Commercial Cookery. You may even be able to do this without being sponsored by an
employer and you may not need to live in a regional area.

Below are some simple steps that may allow you to go down this pathway.
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Note: It is never recommended to engage in studies for the sole purpose of trying to gain a visa to
Australia. Speak to us and we can nd a course that matches your long-term career goals.

Step 1: Study a course or package of courses 

Study a course or package of courses that goes for at least 2 years and includes the Cert III in
Commercial Cookery.

 
Certi cate III in Commercial Cookery (General) (18 months)
Diploma of Hospitality (6 months)

Step 2: Receive the Temporary Graduate Visa 

By studying for 2 years and undertaking 360 hours of vocational placement during your studies
(most education providers will arrange this for you), you may be eligible to apply for and receive
the temporary graduate visa
The graduate visa is a work visa that allows the visa holder to live and work in Australia for up to
18 months. For more information on the graduate visa click here.

Step 3: Participate in the Job Ready Program 

The bene t of the JRP is that on completion you will be provided with a positive skills assessment
for general migration purposes. On this program you must work for at least 12 months as a
quali ed chef. 

Your employer will not need to sponsor your visa, as you will already be on the graduate visa. This
will increase your chances of nding employment, as it is very easy for the employer to hire you.
You may nd this video on the Job Ready Program helpful.

Step 4: Apply for a General Skilled Migration Visas 

Once you have completed the Job Ready Program as a chef you will receive a positive skills
assessment. Once you have the positive skills assessment you may be able to apply for a general
skilled migration visa.

If eligible, the general skilled migration visa does not require you to have an employer that is
willing to sponsor you. Please note that you will still be required to pass the points test and health
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checks applicable to apply for this visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

In case you don’t nd an answer to your question, feel free to consult with one of our agents.

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What do you do as a chef? 

As a chef you would:

Determines how much food to order and maintain an appropriate supply at the
restaurant
Keep up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests
have a positive experience
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Experiment to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the
restaurant
Liaise with suppliers, oversee deliveries, manage the kitchen budget and design
menus
Employ food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen sta members do
the same
Manage quality control and taste the dishes; making sure they are at the right
standard and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
Coach the sous chef and other members of the kitchen sta , so they perform at
their best

Where can I study to be a chef in Australia? 

International students can study to become a chef in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane,

Perth, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast

How much is a commercial cookery course? 

Commercial cookery courses range from $7,500 – $14,000 per year

Can foreigners do a chef apprenticeship in Australia? 

International students can’t do a chef’s apprenticeship in Australia. Instead, they can

study a 24-month vocational course to become a quali ed chef. Click here to read
more about apprenticeships and vocational courses for international students

How much does a chef get paid? 

As per job outlook, chefs earn an average weekly pay of $1,250 per week

Is a chef in demand in Australia? 

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Employment for chefs has risen strongly over the past ve years and will continue to
rise strongly in the long-term. 78% of chefs are employed on full-time basis, which is
above average compared to other roles in the hospitality industry. The occupation of
Chef is also on Australia’s Medium to Long Term Skills Shortage List (MLTSSL).

Will these qualifications be recognised in my home country? 

These quali cations are part of the Australian Quali cation Framework. Most
countries speci cally European or North American countries accept quali cations
issued by Australia. So yes, generally speaking, the quali cations will be accepted and
allow you to work in your home country. Please note, we would always you check
speci cally with your home country.

How long does it take to become a qualified chef? 

It takes 24 months to become a quali ed chef in Australia

What qualifications do I need to be a chef? 

Chefs need to complete the Certi cate IV in Commercial Cookery to become quali ed
in Australia

How do I get started? 

If you complete this questionnaire we’ll be able to send you some detailed
information on the course and explain what documents you’ll need for enrolment

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