Mint International College
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgment, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies, and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Students are required to undertake 192 hours of work placement in order to successfully complete this course.
Delivery mode
Mint International College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 1/540 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
- 12 Pirie St, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed the equivalent of Australian Year 10 or Certificate II or higher.
To enter this qualification, applicants must also meet English Language Requirements – IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 46 or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or PTE Academic 42 or equivalent.
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Minimum Five (5) Years Of Study In English In Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South America Or Ireland.
- Completed In Australia A Substantial Component (At Least 50%) Of A Qualification At AQF Level 4 Or Higher In English.
- Successfully Completed In Australia Year 12 Of Secondary School In English.
- Completed A Recognised ELICOS Program And Achieved An English Proficiency Level Of Upper Intermediate Or Equivalent.
Applicants without the documented evidence to demonstrate the required English language competence may undertake the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test online to achieve a result of ACSF level 3 to meet Mint International College’s English Language entry requirement.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 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...
Demi Chef
A Demi Chef performs a range of tasks in commercial kitchens from preparing food to ordering supplies. You’ll work alongside chefs and other kitche...
Cook
A Cook prepares food for customers and guests at a restaurant, café or catering venue. You might also work in a residential facility such as an age...
Chef
A Chef organises and prepares food items in a commercial kitchen. You might work in a high end restaurant, a small café or for a catering company....
Commis Chef
A Commis Chef works in a specialty section of food preparation in a commercial kitchen. You’ll performs a range of tasks to assist other chefs in t...
Breakfast Chef
A Breakfast Chef prepares breakfast service in a restaurant, café, hotel or eatery. You’ll prepare ingredients and cook a range of breakfast dishes...
Executive Chef
An Executive Chef oversees operations in a commercial kitchen. You might supervise other kitchen staff and ensure food is prepared safely and to a...
Pizza Chef
A Pizza Chef specialises in the production of pizzas and similar items at a restaurant or eatery. You’ll prepare dough, sauces and toppings and coo...
Chef de Partie
A Chef de Partie oversees a particular section of a commercial kitchen. You might be in charge of meats, sauces, side dishes, desserts or another a...
Sous Chef
A Sous Chef oversees the daily operations of a commercial kitchen. You’ll prepare menus and source ingredients and may have to liaise with a range...
Apprentice Chef
An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qu...
Chief Cook
A Chief Cook prepares food for crew and passengers on a ship or marine vessel. You might prepare meals to order or work from a set menu. A Chief Co...
Food Service Assistant
A Food Service Assistant works as part of the team in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. You’ll work alongside chefs and cooks to prepare meals fo...
Baker
A Baker prepares food items such as bread and pastries for sale in a bakery, grocery store, café or restaurant. You might specialise in gourmet bak...
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 Mint International College
Enhance Your Career With Mint International College
We are highly dedicated to providing quality training to our students, as a drive to aid in achieving their desired learning outcomes and goals. Our institution has its campuses centrally located in both, Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia.
