Do you have passion for creating incredible food and unforgettable dining experiences? If so, the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is for you. You’ll gain hands on culinary experience and develop the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to become a chef or chef de partie.

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery provides students with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience in practical food production, hygiene, menu costing, workplace health and safety, teamwork and basic nutrition. Successful completion of this course will enable students to enter the workforce as a qualified chef or chef de partie, with opportunities to lead a small team to work in various kitchen settings.

Successful completion of SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery at QAT will enable students to enter the workforce as a qualified chef or chef de partie, with opportunities to lead a small team to work in various kitchen settings. By pursuing this career, you open up a plethora of fantastic employment prospects in the cookery industry. With Australia’s cookery industry currently thriving, you can enter this career path knowing you are in high demand in the workforce.

• 88 weeks (2 days per week - includes 12 weeks fulltime work placement)
• 360 hours of work placement

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent* (No band below 5.0).
• Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent in the student’s home country).
• Students who have not completed Year 12 (or equivalent) must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicate a likely success of course completion.

*Alternatively, students are required to take a pre-test before enrolment.

From $14,000**

**Check Fees and Funding or contact QAT for latest promotion.

Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

You can choose to package this course with the Diploma of Hospitality for a shorter duration of the combined programs. Contact us to find out more!

At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Hospitality industry.

Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your study to reach career goals and gain employment in the Hospitality, Events and Tourism industry.

• This course will equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a qualified chef or chef de partie.
• This qualification is nationally recognised.
• Our trainers are qualified, industry-experienced professionals who provide one-on-one support to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
• Students will be trained in real world settings and acquire job-ready skills through their training.
• Students will gain valuable work experience in kitchen facilities due to our strong partnerships with local kitchens, restaurants and hotels.
• QAT will help you arrange your work-based training to gain real world experience in local kitchens, restaurants and hotels.
• Successful completion of this course will enable you to work as a chef or chef de partie, or complete further study with our internal pathways.

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 37 units of competency. Students are required to complete a mandatory industry placement of 36 shifts to satisfy this component of your qualification. The qualification cannot be awarded without this being completed successfully.

Job prospects upon successful completion of this course include:

• Chef
• Chef de Partie

Students can pursue further studies by enrolling into a Diploma of Hospitality Management through our pathway program. For more information on our university pathways, please see University Pathways.