Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
International Availability: This course is available to International students. Please refer to International for course and fee information.
Online Application: To be confirmed. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.
This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
| Delivery Details |
| Location | Alice Springs Palmerston |
| Duration | Domestic 1.5 years full-time 3 years part-time International 1.5 years full-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face (example) Workplace |
| Start Date | February 2, 2026 *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course. |
| Attendance | Block delivery 2 week
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide |