Top Commercial Cookery Courses & Fees in Australia | AECC Nepal

"Cooking is like painting, or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colours, there are only so many flavours—it's how you combine them that sets you apart."

– Wolfgang Puck 

Isn't that just right?

Do you have a thing for cooking, and want to take it up as a profession?

If yes, we have just the right study destination for you!

Australia hosts one of the best reality TV shows in the world – Masterchef Australia, which is also a thriving A$1.1 billion hospitality industry.

That is one solid reason right there to pursue a cookery course in Australia!

Here are four other unbeatable reasons why you should pursue a commercial cookery course in Australia:

1. Global exposure: Australia has an extremely vibrant food culture, influenced by its multicultural demography. From meat pies and pavlovas to barramundi and vegemite, Australian cuisine encompasses a world of flavours. Pursuing a cooking course here would elevate your culinary skills to a global level.
2. Promising career: Studying in Australia offers a promising career for international students – it is particularly exciting as a chef because of the rising demand in the hospitality industry, apart from being a high-paying job as well. The average annual salary for a cook or chef is $57,250, with the more seasoned staff earning up to $68,250 per year.
3. Networking Opportunities: Pursuing a cooking course on a global scale would give you the chance to network with some of the biggest names in the industry. Studying cooking in Australia offers you the opportunity to connect and maintain a working relationship with the hospitality industry giants here.
4. Holistic Programme: Commercial cooking courses in Australia offer a diverse curriculum that not only helps students learn the art of cooking but also leadership skills and management techniques that teach a holistic approach to commercial cooking.

A commercial cookery course refers to cooking for others in a professional setting where industry standards of high value are followed.

Here is a list of commercial courses in Australia for Nepalese students: 

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Certificate III in Patisserie
• Certificate IV in Patisserie
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
• Diploma of Hospitality
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality

The Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is a nationally recognised course that establishes your technical skills to serve as a chef in an industrial kitchen. This includes restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, or coffee shops. 

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816) covers the essential skills required to be a head chef or sous chef. This includes working efficiently in the kitchen by maintaining food quality and safety regulations. 

SALIENT FEATURES:

Through theory and practical course work you will learn how to:

• Prepare dishes using different techniques, equipment, and methods,
• Develop and adapt menus to meet dietary requirements,
• Manage kitchen operations,
• Lead a team and coach individuals,
• Manage human resources rostering, handle conflict,
• Manage the business marketing, finance management, and budgeting,
• Work health and safety practices.

This diploma is best suited for students who have already obtained their Certificate III or IV in commercial cookery. It is a fantastic programme for professionals aiming for career expansion across several hospitality operations. 

• Le Cordon Bleu
• William Angliss Institute
• Evolution Hospitality Institute
• QTHC
• AHTS
• Victoria University

Here is a list of eligibility criteria for studying commercial cookery in Australia:

• Offer letter from the selected university
• A valid passport
• English Language Proficiency Certificates (IELTS 6.5 overall score with no score lower than 6.0 in each component or PTE Academic score of 58 with no score lower than 50 in each component)
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of the course of study
• Evidence of Overseas Students' Health Coverage
• all other relevant documents required by the Department of Home Affairs

A career as a chef in Australia is a promising one; here is a list of the average salaries for chef roles in Australia:

• Sous Chef – A$70,000 per year
• Head Chef – A$74,000 per year
• Executive Chef – A$92,849 per year
• Restaurant Manager – A$64,398 per year
• Banquet Manager – A$65,000 per year
• Food & Beverage Manager – A$80,000 per year
• Catering Manager – A$66,519 per year