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About the course
This Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides practical training for work in professional kitchens, building foundational cookery skills and safe food handling through face-to-face delivery. The course can be undertaken as an apprenticeship and is delivered via block attendance, with timetables supplied during the application process. Study is available at CDU’s Alice Springs and Palmerston campuses as a Certificate III cookery qualification. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in commercial kitchens, applying core cookery techniques in a range of hospitality settings. Training supports work readiness through structured face-to-face delivery and can align with apprenticeship pathways. Typical employment includes working in restaurants, cafes, hotels and catering operations. This Certificate III in Commercial Cookery supports careers as a cook within the hospitality industry. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.
Living Costs in Alice Springs**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,043 - 1,380 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 11 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 439 - 581 |
Average Salary***
