Welcome to Australian Vocational Thailand
TRAINING FOR THE CULINARY
FUTURE OF WORLD CLASS CHEFS
Accredited training packages delivered under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Accreditation is the key when undertaking formal training.
Australian training standards are globally recognised standards of training.
Why study with us
Australian Vocational Thailand provides training in accredited vocational education
under the standards of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Our certificates and compliance are underwritten by government standards, meaning
that your certificate is recognised all over the world.
When you graduate with us you are qualified as a chef in over 50 countries, and will be
recognised as a chef in many more. That is the benefit of Australian education standards.
Certifications & Globally Recognized Curriculum:
Our courses are more than just a certificate; they are based on Commonwealth culinary education models, respected worldwide.
Comprehensive Skill Development:
Learn both classical and contemporary Western cuisines along with kitchen management, menu design, and HACCP.
On-site training in simulated work environments:
Australian Vocational Thailand offers accredited training packages of 12 months duration in fully compliant commercial kitchens that represent industry standards.
International Career Opportunities:
Our qualifications are accepted globally, with alumni working in Michelin-starred restaurants and 5-star hotels.
Global Internships:
Access to internships in top hotels and restaurants across a wide range of countries through our industry partnerships.
Industry Professional Teachers:
Our chef trainers are highly experienced industry professionals with decades of hotel and restaurant experience. Our trainers must hold he qualification that they will teach to you.
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Course Description
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides you with the essential skills and
knowledge required to join the kitchen as a qualified chef.
Build your skill set and explore cookery techniques in basic methods of cookery and learn
how to prepare poultry, seafood and meat dishes. You will also discover the skills to work
effectively in the kitchen and maintain the quality and safety of the workplace, as well all
the underpinning knowledge to successfully begin work after one year of study. Our
highly qualified Australian teachers have experience in some of the most well known
kitchens and hotels.
Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can continue their studies right up
to Bachelor’s Degree level in the field of Hospitality, or begin their career in the
workforce as a qualified chef.
- Comprehensive Cookery Skills
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Specialized Dishes
- Pastry & Bakery
- Menu Variety
- Kitchen Operations
Certification
Upon completing the program, you will earn a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery,
a globally recognized qualification. This certification confirms your skills in food safety, kitchen operations, and diverse cooking techniques, preparing you for roles in various hospitality settings. It provides a strong foundation for career advancement and global job opportunities.
Duration
12 months (9 months on campus plus 3 months hotel internship placement)
Eligibility is open to Thai nationals and international students who satisfy the visa criteria to study in Thailand.
320,000 ฿
Introduction to Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
This qualification reflects the role of 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 judgment, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. Completion of this
qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and
coffee shops. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State and 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.
DURATION- 12months (9months on campus plus 3 months hotel internship placement)
220
hours
STAGE 1
SITHCCC023
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028
Prepare appetizers and salads
SITHCCC029
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHKOP009
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS005
Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC030
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
225
hours
STAGE 2
SITHCCC035
Prepare poultry dishes
SITHASC024
Prepare Asian salads
SITXHRM007
Coach others in job skills
SITHCCC031
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC037
Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
235
hours
STAGE 3
SITHPAT016
Produce desserts
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHCCC025
Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC038
Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITXINV006
Receive, store and maintain stock
210
hours
STAGE 4
SITHCCC040
Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC044
Prepare specialised food items
SITHCCC042
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC036
Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC043
AUST – Work effectively as a cookÂ
(48 shifts)
384
hours
Hotel Internship
SITHCCC043
Internship 3 months fulltime in an international hotel
Total course 1,274 hours
Tuition Fee
320,000 THB
Australian Vocational Thailand offers accredited trade skills
taught by industry professionals.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Australian Vocational Thailand's
Australian Vocational Thailand’s state-of-the-art facilities provide a comprehensive learning environment, offering access to professional-grade kitchens,
test kitchen rentals, and on-site spaces for group training and team-building activities. With opportunities for hands-on experience and hotel
internships, these facilities ensure students gain practical skills and real-world industry exposure for a successful culinary career.
All training at Australian Vocational Thailand is conducted in professional standard fully equipped commercial kitchens and in simulated and real work
environments. Students will have access to their own station and prepare all the food by themselves.
The curriculum features practical assessments where students will be tasked with watching demonstrations and then preparing and serving the food for
assessment by themselves. We do not practice with shared stations or shared ingredients, we teach in a high quality environment with industry standard
equipment and ingredients.
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OUR QUALIFICATIONS TO TEACH YOU
DURATION- 12months (9months on campus plus 3 months hotel internship placement)
This qualification reflects the role of 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 judgment, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. Completion of this
qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and
coffee shops. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State and 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.
Our Chef Trainers:
Australian Vocational Thailand’s chef trainers must hold 2 qualifications to comply with the accredited standards they will teach to you: The Training & Assessment Certificate IV
from Australia, which ensures the teachers have been trained for 12 months to ensure the delivery and assessment of the course is done to the highest level. The trainers must also hold
the qualification (or higher) that they teach, in this case being the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
By legally requiring these 2 qualifications for our trainers, we can guarantee you that you are being taught by highly trained industry professionals who are experienced in both
professional level training and the actual skill set they are teaching to the students. This is the true level of vocational education and trade skills, learning from trade professionals with
real accredited qualifications.
Australian Vocational Thailand
8 Ramkamhang Soi 25 Alley, Ramkamhang Road,
Hua Mak, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240