At Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), Commercial Cookery students don’t just learn in the classroom - they compete, collaborate, and cook alongside the best in the industry. National Apprentice Competition: CIT students have the chance to enter this competition which includes a special category for culinary students. In 2024, one of our talented international students won the ACT round and advanced to compete in Melbourne. Celebrity & Industry Chef Events: Our students regularly participate in exclusive Celebrity and Industry Chef Dinner Events, where they work side-by-side with renowned chefs from Canberra and beyond. These include culinary stars and chefs from award-winning Canberra restaurants, who visit CIT to mentor, present, and inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals. Whether you're dreaming of winning competitions or cooking with top chefs, CIT gives you the platform to make it happen.
February 2027
CIT Woden Campus
36 Bradley Street, Phillip,
CANBERRA,
Australian Capital Territory,
2606, CANBERRA, Australia
July 2027
CIT Woden Campus
36 Bradley Street, Phillip,
CANBERRA,
Australian Capital Territory,
2606, CANBERRA, Australia
Academic requirements: Year 12 Certificate or equivalent Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information. Literacy Skills Information We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.