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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate I - IV.
CQ University Australia

350

in world overall ranking*

20

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Certificate III in Commercial Cookery builds practical skills and knowledge for working in a professional commercial kitchen. You will develop core cookery techniques, kitchen operations capability and an understanding of working in fast-paced food service environments, with a strong focus on hands-on training. It prepares you for entry-level cook roles and trade recognition pathways in culinary workplaces at Certificate level. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level cook roles across a range of hospitality venues, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. The qualification supports the foundational skills expected in commercial kitchens, helping you work effectively in food preparation and service teams and progress toward trade cook recognition. Career pathways align with commercial cookery roles in the hospitality sector at Certificate level. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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

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Information

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Mackay City
On-campus
Rockhampton City

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SIT30821

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - REGIONAL

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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