Earn a nationally recognised SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and build real kitchen skills through blended training and hands-on placement.
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MCIE will organise your work placement with one of their hospitality host employers. 48 mandatory service periods required.
Non-tuition fee includes a full uniform kit (chef coat, trousers, hat, neckerchief, aprons, safety boots) and a complete knife and kitchen tools set, plus a knife carry case.
Program is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classes on MCIE campus and commercial training kitchens with online learning for a total of 20 hours per week.
Most assessments are delivered online via aXcelerate LMS. Students can communicate with trainers via email, student portal and the LMS.
This is Nationally Recognised Training leading to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Practical classes held at MCIE Peel Street Kitchen, a fully equipped commercial training kitchen at 112 Peel Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
Available after achieving SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Offered through MCIE.
Available after achieving SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Offered through MCIE.
Best training school to become a Chef! I loved learning with MCIE – and I also made really amazing friends. Facilities and location were excellent.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Includes uniform, materials and enrolment fee of $250. Items included: chef coat, chef trousers, hat, neckerchief, aprons, safety boots/clogs, full knife set, kitchen tools, knife carry case and more.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
This course is designed for overseas students. Specific English language and academic entry requirements may apply. Submit an enquiry to confirm current entry criteria before applying.
Tuition fees and non-tuition fees (which cover your uniform and equipment kit) apply separately. Pricing varies and is not listed here. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date fee details.
The course runs for 52 weeks in total, including holidays. There are 40 scheduled delivery weeks, at 20 hours of training per week.
Training is blended, face-to-face practical classes run at MCIE's Peel Street Kitchen in North Melbourne, combined with online learning through the aXcelerate LMS. The course is not fully online and is not self-paced.
Yes, work placement is a mandatory component, requiring 48 service periods. Melbourne City Institute of Education arranges placement with host employers from their hospitality network, students do not need to source this independently.
Graduates may move into roles such as cook, commis chef, or short order cook. Around 38,200 cooks are currently employed in Australia. This qualification prepares students for these roles, it does not guarantee employment.
This course covers the core skills of professional cookery, knife work, food safety, menu planning, and cooking across a range of cuisines. Students complete 48 mandatory service periods in a real hospitality environment, with placement arranged through the provider's network of host employers.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the program runs for 52 weeks (40 delivery weeks) at 20 hours per week. Classes combine face-to-face sessions in a fully equipped commercial training kitchen at 112 Peel Street, North Melbourne, with online learning via the aXcelerate LMS.
The course suits overseas students who want a structured, hands-on pathway into the Australian hospitality industry. Career and wellbeing support continues throughout training, and graduates can progress directly into Certificate IV or Diploma-level study.
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