Institute of Culinary Excellence
Certificate II In Cookery (Pre-Trade Program)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This twelve week part-time course is suitable for people wanting to start their career in hospitality. It is also a great ‘pre-trade’ foundation course for those considering an apprenticeship in commercial cookery.
The course covers basic food preparation and knife skills, food hygiene, workplace health and safety and much more. The practical classes are held within our on-campus state of the art training kitchens. Included in the course is industry placement at one of our partner venues. Many of the students who successfully finish this program are offered employment and apprenticeships at some of Brisbane’s top restaurants and hotels.
Delivery mode
Institute of Culinary Excellence offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- I Block, 4 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II In Cookery (Pre-Trade Program) will prepare you for the following roles.
Kitchen Attendant
A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple m...
Catering Assistant
A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to det...
Assistant Pastry Chef
An Assistant Pastry Chef helps to prepare patisserie items such as pastries, biscuits and tarts. You might create elaborate decorations for cakes a...
About Institute of Culinary Excellence
The Institute of Culinary Excellence is an Australian top tier, high–level cookery college and Registered Training Organisation (RTO, number: 40748) that offers culinary career training to apprentice chefs and new entrant students to the industry.
We have some of the best chef teachers in the industry and utilise world-class training kitchens.
