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Certificate II in Cookery

Certificate I - IV.
TAFE Queensland
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About the course

This introductory Certificate II in Cookery builds foundational kitchen knowledge and practical skills for entry-level work in commercial cookery environments. You’ll learn core kitchen operations and food preparation in a supportive, hands-on setting, with options to study on campus or through school-based or trainee/apprenticeship pathways. It also provides a starting point for further study in cookery and hospitality. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting kitchen operations in restaurants, cafés, catering and other hospitality venues. The course helps build confidence with basic food preparation, hygiene and workflow in a commercial kitchen under supervision, supporting pathways into junior kitchen hand or commis-style duties and progression to higher-level cookery qualifications. Outcomes align to Certificate-level training in culinary operations. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.


Living Costs in Gold Coast**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 22 - 29
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,564 - 2,068
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,096 - 1,449
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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Concession: $1,560 | Subsidised: $2,120 | Full Fee: $4,355 | Tafe At School Full Fee: $2,850

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Information

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6 months

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January, February, April, July, October

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Greater Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Darling Downs and South West
Wide Bay Burnett
North Queensland

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SIT20421

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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