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 judgement, 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.
Students are required to undertake 200 hours of work placement in order to successfully complete this course.
December 2026
Melbourne Campus
Level 6, 250 Collins Street,,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3000, Victoria, Australia
There are no specific entry requirements as per the qualification details or training package.
Students entering this course at Hilton Academy must meet the following entry requirements:
Age requirements
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed an Australian Year 10 (or an international secondary school year which is equivalent to Australian Year 10 with satisfactory results, OR successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program in Australia, OR successful completion of a Baccalaureate Certificate, OR Successful completion of an Australian qualification of AQF level 3. An educational achievement, which is greater than any of these, is also suitable. e.g. Masters Degree.
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