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    You'll need to meet the following requirements and answer application questions to successfully apply for this course. Please review the following information carefully.

    Course summary

    Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
    Wentworth Falls

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Variable

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    15th Jun 2026

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Virtual classroom on campus

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    30th Sep 2028

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    2 years

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    Apprenticeships

    • Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

    • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

    Non-apprenticeship

    • There are no entry requirements for this course. You can enrol now.

    Additional requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    To qualify for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers program, you must: 

    • Be 21 years or older at the time of enrolment as shown by your photo ID

    • Have at least 3 years of work experience in your trade including 12 months in Australia

    • Be currently working in the hospitality industry or have worked in it within the last 5 years

    • Not be a registered apprentice or trainee. If your apprenticeship was cancelled it must have ended more than 6 months ago

    • Not be in Smart and Skilled training and complete 3 units of competency through recognition of prior learning

    • Live or work in NSW.

    • Skilled migrant workers may be eligible, see our frequently asked questions for more information.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • The ability to work in a high-pressure environment

    • The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

    • Attention to detail and a love for food and flavours

    • The ability to provide your own chef's uniform and toolkit. Your teacher will provide you with a complete list before the start of class.

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

    Note:

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

    • This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

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    Next steps

    • Complete your application through our online portal. A teacher will assess your application to offer you a place if you meet the entry requirements for the course.

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    You will need to provide evidence for the entry requirements listed above

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