Our cookery qualifications centre on the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery as the core trade-level qualification for those looking to build a career in a commercial kitchen.
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Alongside our full qualifications, ATTC offers targeted short courses and skill sets for hospitality workers who need to meet specific compliance requirements or add a particular skill to their existing role.
Which Cookery or Hospitality Qualification is Right for You?
Not sure which path suits you? Here is a simple guide:
| You want to become a qualified cook or chef | The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the trade qualification for cooks. You will complete it through an apprenticeship or traineeship with a host employer in a commercial kitchen. |
| You want to work in front-of-house hospitality service | The Certificate III in Hospitality is the entry-level qualification for customer-facing hospitality roles across restaurants, bars, hotels, cafes and clubs. |
Cookery and Hospitality Career Outcomes
Hospitality is one of Australia’s most dynamic and accessible career industries. Qualified workers are employed across a diverse range of venues and settings, from boutique cafes and fine dining restaurants to large hotels, resorts, clubs, cruise ships, aged care facilities, corporate catering operations and event businesses. Queensland’s food and hospitality scene in particular is one of the most vibrant in the country, with a thriving restaurant culture and a booming tourism sector creating consistent demand for skilled and qualified people.
Graduates of ATTC’s cookery and hospitality qualifications go on to work in roles such as:
- Cook and chef (restaurants, hotels, cafes, clubs and pubs)
- Catering cook or chef (events, institutions, aged care and corporate catering)
- Kitchen supervisor and chef de partie
- Head chef and executive chef
- Front-of-house team member (service, bar, reception)
- Venue supervisor and duty manager
- Hospitality manager and operations manager
- Business owner or franchise operator
As you progress through your career and qualifications, you are also well placed to take on general management roles in larger hospitality organisations, move into tourism or events management, or build and run your own venue.
Training for Hospitality Employers and Traineeship Hosts
ATTC works with hospitality businesses across Queensland to deliver traineeship and apprenticeship training that fits around your rostering and service requirements. We understand that hospitality operates on tight margins and unpredictable schedules, and we design training plans that support your team’s development without disrupting your venue operations.
When you employ or host a cookery or hospitality trainee through ATTC, you can expect:
- Workplace-based training and assessment delivered by qualified trainers with current hospitality and cookery industry experience
- A dedicated trainer and assessor who understands your type of venue and the service standards you uphold
- Regular progress updates and flexible assessment scheduling around your peak trading periods
- Trainees who develop the right food safety practices, customer service standards and professional conduct from the start of their training
- Support for group or team enrolments where multiple staff members are completing qualifications concurrently
Australian Trade Training College has worked with hospitality businesses across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland, from independent cafes and restaurants to hotel groups and contract catering operations. If you are considering enrolling your staff or taking on a new trainee, our team can guide you through the process.
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Funding and Fees for Cookery and Hospitality Courses in Queensland
Queensland Government funding is available for eligible cookery and hospitality trainees and apprentices through the Career Start Program. This subsidises the cost of training so students pay a co-contribution fee rather than full course fees.
Key funding information for hospitality training at ATTC:
- Queensland Government funded is available for the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, and the Certificate III in Hospitality for eligible Queensland trainees and apprentices
- The Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s initiative may cover the full cost of training for eligible trainees under 25 in high priority qualifications
- A concessional co-contribution fee rate is available for eligible students. Visit our Funding and Fees page or contact our team to find out if you qualify.
- Short courses and skill sets are delivered Fee For Service and can be arranged for individuals or workplace groups
Co-contribution fees vary by qualification and individual circumstances. Visit our Funding and Fees page for a full breakdown, or speak to our team to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.
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Why Train in Hospitality and Cookery with ATTC?
ATTC has been delivering cookery and hospitality qualifications in Queensland since 2006. We are a not-for-profit registered training organisation (RTO 31399) and an approved Queensland Government Skills Assure Supplier, delivering training that meets government funding requirements and industry expectations.
What sets ATTC apart for hospitality training:
- Trainers who have worked in commercial kitchens and hospitality venues and understand the reality of the industry
- Training that is aligned to the standards expected in Queensland’s competitive food and hospitality market
- Flexible delivery options that work around shift rosters, split shifts and the irregular hours of the hospitality industry
- Strong connections with hospitality employers across South East Queensland for traineeship placements
- Nationally recognised qualifications that are valued by employers across Australia and supported by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
We deliver cookery and hospitality training from our Queensland campuses including Brendale, Banyo and Meadowbrook, with workplace-based training conducted at your employer’s venue.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cookery and Hospitality Training
What cookery and hospitality courses are available in Queensland?
ATTC offers a range of cookery and hospitality qualifications in Queensland, including the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (full trade qualification),, and the Certificate III in Hospitality (front and back of house service).
How do I become a qualified cook or chef in Queensland?
To become a qualified cook, you need to complete a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery through an apprenticeship or traineeship with a host employer in a commercial kitchen. ATTC can help connect you with hospitality employers in Queensland who are looking to take on trainee cooks. Your qualification will be nationally recognised and accepted by employers across Australia.
What is the difference between commercial cookery and catering?
Commercial cookery focuses on restaurant, hotel and cafe-style kitchen environments, where variety, presentation and individual service are central. Catering focuses on large-volume food production for events, institutions and corporate clients. Both lead to nationally recognised trade qualifications: the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery for restaurant and cafe settings.
Do I need a food safety supervisor certificate to work in hospitality in Queensland?
Under Queensland food safety legislation, food businesses must have at least one staff member who holds a current food safety supervisor certificate from a nationally recognised training provider. The Food Safety Supervision Skill Set from ATTC meets this requirement. If you are a business owner or supervisor responsible for food safety compliance in your venue, speak to our team about enrolling.
Is hospitality training government funded in Queensland?
Yes. Cookery and hospitality qualifications at ATTC are delivered under the Queensland Government’s Career Start Program, which subsidises training costs for eligible trainees. If you are under 25, the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s initiative may cover the full cost of your training. Visit our Funding and Fees page for details.
Can I work in hospitality while completing my qualification?
Yes, and in most cases you will need to. The Certificate III and higher qualifications at ATTC are delivered as traineeships or apprenticeships, which means you complete your training while working in a hospitality venue. This ensures you develop real industry skills in a real working environment, not just in a classroom. ATTC works with your employer to structure training around your shifts.
Are ATTC hospitality qualifications nationally recognised?
Yes. All qualifications delivered by ATTC are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). ATTC operates as a registered training organisation (RTO 31399) and issues certification when competency is achieved. Your qualification is recognised by employers across Australia and accepted by industry bodies in the hospitality sector.
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