COURSE CODE: SIT30821 
Entirely On-Campus
Entirely Online (Face to Face)
Entirely Online (Self-study)
Mixed Mode (Part On-Campus & Online)About this Course:
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 judgement, 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 organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.What You'll Learn:
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.
Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.0 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity.Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student VisasGeneral Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent).Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.
Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme. Students must be able to (and are required to) enrol, participate, demonstrate progression-of, and complete this course.
| Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | Monthly | $4,500 | CB Kitchen BNE CBK Gold Coast SBY | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1000
The material fee includes a uniform, and a Victorinox knife & utensil kit.
Schedules are samples only for guidance – class times may change per semester or unit due to different practical requirements.
Lecture (F2F Online)Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Face to Face)Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)The Charlton Brown Commercial Cookery and Hospitality Training Facility at 467 Ann Street, Brisbane, is a state-of-the-art educational center, offering comprehensive training in culinary arts and hospitality management. Equipped with modern kitchens and interactive learning spaces, it provides students with hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills. Nestled in the heart of Brisbane, this facility is renowned for its expert faculty and strong industry connections, preparing students for successful careers in the dynamic world of hospitality and gastronomy.
| Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | Monthly | $4,500 | CB Kitchen BNE CBK Gold Coast SBY | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1000
The material fee includes a uniform, and a Victorinox knife & utensil kit.
Schedules are samples only for guidance – class times may change per semester or unit due to different practical requirements.
Lecture (F2F Online)Lecture (On-Campus)Practical (Offsite)Practical (On Campus)Supervised Training (Face to Face)Tutorial (F2F Online)Tutorial (On Campus)The Charlton Brown cookery program is proudly delivered from the Ruby Hotel kitchen, a fully operational commercial kitchen in the heart of the Gold Coast. While not a custom-built training facility, the Ruby kitchen offers students the advantage of learning in a genuine hospitality environment—compact, busy, and well-equipped to industry standards.
Here, students work with the same tools, equipment, and pressures found in real-world kitchens, gaining practical skills in a setting that mirrors what they’ll encounter in their careers. The space is intimate but professional, encouraging teamwork, adaptability, and efficiency—core qualities of every successful chef.
Being based in a working hotel also places students close to the Gold Coast’s dynamic hospitality sector, with direct exposure to industry expectations and opportunities. This authentic training ground ensures Charlton Brown graduates are job-ready, capable, and confident in commercial kitchen operations from day one.
| Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | Monthly | $4,500 | CB Kitchen BNE CBK Gold Coast SBY | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1000
The material fee includes a uniform, and a Victorinox knife & utensil kit.
Schedules are samples only for guidance – class times may change per semester or unit due to different practical requirements.
Lecture (F2F Online)Lecture (On-Campus)Practical (Offsite)Practical (On Campus)Supervised Training (Face to Face)Tutorial (F2F Online)Tutorial (On Campus)Our group’s Hobart Sandy Bay campus is nestled in the University of Tasmania’s sprawling campus on the river Derwent, incorporating 10 large lecture and tutorial rooms, breakout room and lab, each with an expansive view across Hobart.
I’ve had a really fantastic time studying with the college – our training team are really personable and give us a really in-depth and industry-relevant training experience – both in terms of learning to cook, but also running a kitchen.
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Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.
We offer more than 200 different package and pathway options to award-winning Australian universities, like Griffith, Bond and UTAS.
Our college caters to learners of all academic backgrounds and English levels, with a huge range of free study support and tutoring options.
Our hyper-focused, student-support-heavy training programmes are designed to get students out into industry, with exactly the skills that industry demand.
It’s free, takes around 5 minutes, and helps our team make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, for example around how to pay, funding, schedule, placement etc, ask them at the same time.
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Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Sign and send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our Admissions Team will send you an onboarding pack, provide Student Learning Portal access and introduce you to your trainer. Welcome onboard!
An effective teacher is one who directs, facilitates and manages the students’ learning process. Da Teng is one of them. I like his flexible teaching style, positive belief in the ability to solve translating problems, willingness and motivation to listen and caring for students.
I’m very happy with the service and education Charlton Brown provided! Alvin’s teaching was fun, creative and entertaining. He likes to talk about trending topics in the class. He’s also fast at answering any questions.
Thanks to CB admin staff Shirley, Menu, and My teacher Fei, Beth and Fanny for providing the care and support. I’ll start working casually at a childcare centre soon after the placement. I’m extremely happy with my achievement!
From our trainer Rudy to the fantastic online resources, super engaging lectures and the outstanding guest speakers – plus the 24/7 student support – there’s literally no better place to study. It’s incredible.
I’ve been enjoying the course a lot. I gained the knowledge in the classroom and then apply it at workplace. The staff, the student services, they are all friendly and supportive.
I am very satisfied with CB. I finished Cert III Individual Support and Cert IV Disability with trainer Jericho. He has been a superb help in completing my course. Although he is strict on attendance and submission, he gives us flexibility in completing our assessments and offers free one-on-one consultation. He patiently explains to us the subjects we find difficult to understand.
CB admin team Menu and Shirley has been very wonderful in helping me with all my needs. I could not ask for a better educational institution in my studies here in Brisbane.
I highly recommend this course. Da Teng is very helpful and supportive to all students and thanks to him, I passed NAATI and became a certified translator. I also improved my English a lot from this course. It was a great learning experience.
I’m loving studying design at the institute – it’s fast-paced but the staff, the labs, the learning are awesome. The opportunity to start from scratch to design and market a clothing line is super exciting.
I’ve been really improving my English, and I’m very excited to start high school in Australia.
I’m so lucky, I had a great time with amazing teachers in General English-Ms.Jessica and Ms.Jayne. They’re always supportive to us. I’ve learned a lot and I could improve my English skill with my class. I really appreciate their help.
FACULTY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION (ELICOS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, HEALTH & COMMUNITY
FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY & COOKERY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
