
TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Use your creativity and flair to create masterful, balanced dishes inspired by local and international cuisines. Gain a sound understanding of balance and flavour profiles that will enhance your career opportunities both here and overseas.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 651-731 Harris Street, Ultimo
- 333 Abercrombie Street, Darlington
- 333 Abercrombie Street Chippendale
- Cnr of Darley Road & King Street, Randwick
- 110 Edgeware Road, Enmore
- 27 Crystal Street, Petersham
- 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
- 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
- 205 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
- 154 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
- 250 Blaxland Road, Ryde
- See Street, Meadowbank
- 73 East Street, Lidcombe
- 136 William Street, Granville
- Main Street, Blacktown
- 146-160 Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills
- Cnr Showground and Green Roads, Castle Hill
- The Horsley Drive, Wetherill Park
- Banks Road, Miller
- College Street, Liverpool
- 500 Chapel Road, Bankstown
- Raine Road, Padstow
- President Avenue, Kogarah
- Cnr of Hotham Road & Kingsway, Gymea
- Rawson Avenue, Loftus
- Margin Street, Gosford
- Brush Road, Ourimbah
- Porter Street, Wyong
- 647 Pacific Highway, Belmont
- Frederick Street, Glendale
- 266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill
- 266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill
- 266 Maitland Road Tighes Hill
- 91 Parry Street, Newcastle West
- 608 Hunter Street, Newcastle West
- Salamander Way, Salamander Bay
- 1 Central Ave Salamander Bay
- Ferraby Drive, Metford
- Darwin Street, Cessnock
- McLeod Road, Kurri Kurri
- York Street, Singleton
- 59 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook
- 2 Flemington Drive, Scone
- 13 Janison Street, Tamworth
- 123 Hawker St, Quirindi
- Beardy Street, Armidale
- 16 Robertson Street, Coonabarabran
- Evans Street, Inverell
- 65 Grey Street, Glen Innes
- High & East Streets, Tenterfield
- Hunter Street, Gunnedah
- 85 Barwan Street, Narrabri
- 22-38 Frome Street, Moree
- South Street, Boggabilla
- The Northern Parkway, Tuncurry
- Montgomery Crescent, Taree
- 58 Sea Street, West Kempsey
- 70 Widderson Street Port Macquarie
- Young Street, Wauchope
- 5-9 West Street, Macksville
- 2183 Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads
- Glenreagh Street, Coffs Harbour
- 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour
- 7 Clarence Street, Grafton
- Experiment Farm Road, Trenayr
- Wombah Street, Maclean
- 24 Treelands Drive, Yamba
- 144 Barker Street, Casino
- Sneaths Road, Wollongbar
- 154-164 Burnet Street, Ballina
- 64 Conway Street, Lismore
- 12 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay
- 12 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay
- 12 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay
- 115 Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah
- Cudgen Road, Kingscliff
- Foleys Lane, North Wollongong
- 36 Gladstone Avenue, Wollongong
- 11 College Avenue, Oak Flats
- 11 College Avenue Oak Flats
- 11 College Avenue Oak Flats
- 145 Fowlers Road, Dapto
- 138 Marshall Mount Road, Yallah
- 1 Hanging Rock Pl, Batemans Bay
- 2857 Princes Highway, Moruya
- 156 Green Street, Ulladulla
- 60 Beinda Street, Bomaderry
- 60 Beinda Street Bomaderry
- 33 Barrack Street, Bega
- 181 Narellan Road, Campbelltown
- 32 Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields
- Kirkham Street, Moss Vale
- View Streets, Goulburn
- 51 Church Street, Yass
- 119 Mackay Street, Cootamundra
- 20 Caple Street, Young
- MacQuoid Streets, Queanbeyan
- 207 Barry Way Jindabyne 2627
- 66 Commissioner Street, Cooma
- Poole Street, Albury
- Ettamogah Road, Thurgoona
- 2 Murray Street, Corowa
- Coolamon Road, Wagga Wagga
- Coleman Streets, Wagga Wagga
- 160-180 Kitchener Road, Temora
- 86 Wootten Street, West Wyalong
- Yelkin Street, Lake Cargelligo
- Neville Place, Griffith
- 54-68 Elwin Street, Narrandera
- Palm Avenue, Leeton
- Poictiers & Macauley Streets, Deniliquin
- 178-182 Lachlan Street, Hay
- 60-68 Denison Street, Finley
- Silver City Highway, Dareton
- Howick Streets, Tumut
- 12-44 OConnell St, Kingswood
- 117 Henry Street, Penrith
- Ceremonial Drive, Richmond
- Eastern Road, Quakers Hill
- Eastern Road Quakers Hill
- North Parade, Mount Druitt
- Parke Street Katoomba
- 14 Mitchell St, Wentworth Falls
- Hill Street, Lithgow
- 27-33 Carleton Street, Cowra
- Panorama Avenue, Bathurst
- 109 March Street, Orange
- 9 Melyra St Grenfell
- 43 Maugham Street, Wellington
- 2 Burton Street, Warren
- Cobar Street, Nyngan
- Wamboin Street, Gilgandra
- Dubbo Street, Coonamble
- Myall Street, Dubbo
- 42 Arthur Street, Walgett
- Kaolin Street, Lightning Ridge
- 45 Bathurst Street, Cobar
- Reid Street Wilcannia
- Bourke Street, Brewarrina
- 48 Oxley Street, Bourke
- Digilah Street, Dunedoo
- 269 Ulan Road, Bombira
- 269 Ulan Rd Mudgee
- 25 Bushman Street, Parkes
- Browne & Harold Streets, Forbes
- High Streets, Condobolin
- Bear Street, Menindee
- 248 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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