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If you have a passion for food and want to become a chef, this is the course for you.
Upon successfully completing this course you'll be qualified to work as a cook or chef in a range of kitchens.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and cook food. You'll produce dishes suitable for different cultural and dietary requirements and learn about cleaning, first aid, food safety programs, hygiene and workplace health and safety.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
This course will be FREE from 1 January 2023. The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 updates page.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
This course is available as an apprenticeship and classroom based delivery. Apprenticeship entrance requirements our outlined below.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at Central Regional TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
- Earn a wage while you train
- Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
- Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
- Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path.
Please see our Apprenticeships and Traineeships page for more information.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
Job opportunities include:
- Breakfast Cook
- Catering Assistant
- Fast Food / Takeaway Cook
- Sandwich Hand
- Cook in various settings including hospital, restaurant, cafe, catering company
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA
Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.(opens in a new tab)
Study options and how to apply
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Available all year round, 2023
Geraldton - Apprenticeship
| Duration | 2 Years |
| When | Available all year round, 2023 |
| Where | Geraldton |
| How | Apprenticeship |
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Kalgoorlie - Apprenticeship
An Apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program usually lasting three (3) to four (4) years. It combines on-the-job learning with scheduled training blocks at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.
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| Duration | 2 Years |
| When | Available all year round, 2023 |
| Where | Kalgoorlie |
| How | Apprenticeship |
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Kalgoorlie - Self Paced Onsite
Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.
Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.
| Duration | 6 Months |
| When | Available all year round, 2023 |
| Where | Kalgoorlie |
| How | Self Paced Onsite |
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Semester 1, 2023
Geraldton - Classroom
| Duration | 12 Months |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Geraldton |
| How | Classroom |
Kalgoorlie - Classroom
| Duration | 2 Semesters |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Kalgoorlie |
| How | Classroom |