Melbourne, VIC • Cookery & Hospitality

Cookery & Hospitality Courses in Melbourne

State: Victoria • Living Cost: $420 - $600 / week

Major Metropolitan Hub

Explore 706 accredited CRICOS-registered cookery & hospitality degrees and vocational courses in Melbourne. Compare university tuition fees, qualification levels, and post-study work visa rights.

Total Courses

706

CRICOS Cookery courses

Average Total Fee

$9,455

Across all qualifications

Lowest Course Fee

Affordable options

Post-Study Visa

2–3 Yrs Metro

Subclass 485 work rights

Location & Visa Advantage

Studying Cookery & Hospitality in Melbourne (VIC)

Melbourne offers unparalleled access to global corporate headquarters, research facilities, and leading tech/finance enterprises. International graduates receive standard 2–3 year Subclass 485 Post-Study Work Visas upon graduation.

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Top Institutions for Cookery & Hospitality in Melbourne

Leading registered providers

Registered Australian universities and higher education institutions offering accredited cookery & hospitality programs in Melbourne.

Institution Name	Location	Courses	Campus Type	Explore
Young Rabbit Pty Ltd CRICOS: 01331F • Private	SYDNEY, NSW	5 courses	Major Metro	View →
Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd CRICOS: 00197D • Private	Melbourne, VIC	5 courses	Major Metro	View →
Times College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04199C • Private	TARNEIT, VIC	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
Insight Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04152G • Private	South Morang, VIC	3 courses	Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa)	View →
Melbourne Polytechnic CRICOS: 00724G • Government	PRESTON, VIC	3 courses	Major Metro	View →
Australian National Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd CRICOS: 02506B • Private	MELBOURNE, VIC	3 courses	Major Metro	View →
TRIDENT EDUCATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CRICOS: 03877M • Private	CARLTON, VIC	3 courses	Major Metro	View →
Australian Academy of Nursing Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03400D • Private	EAST MELBOURNE, VIC	3 courses	Major Metro	View →
JMDEDU PTY LTD CRICOS: 04222J • Private	TARNEIT, VIC	2 courses	Major Metro	View →
Australian International Institute of Technology Pty Ltd ATF AIIT Unit Trust CRICOS: 03754M • Private	Melbourne, VIC	2 courses	Major Metro	View →

Cookery & Hospitality Courses by Degree Level in Melbourne

Distribution of cookery & hospitality course offerings across academic levels.

Qualification

Diploma

26 courses

Qualification

Certificate III

26 courses

Qualification

Certificate IV

14 courses

Qualification

Advanced Diploma

7 courses

Trade Licensing & Migration Pathway

Cookery & Hospitality – Licensing, ANZSCO & TRA / CASA Requirements in Melbourne

International students completing a CRICOS-registered cookery & hospitality package in Melbourne graduate with a qualification assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) for skilled migration.

ANZSCO Code	351311 / 351411
Occupation	Chef / Cook
Assessing / Licensing Body	Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
English Requirement	IELTS 5.5 overall (PTE 42) – no band below 5.0
Course Duration	1.5 to 2 Years (78-104 weeks)
Apprenticeship / Work Placement	360 hrs vocational placement (if applicable)
PR Visa Pathways	Subclass 189 (Chef), Subclass 190, Subclass 491, Subclass 186
CRICOS Course Codes	Certificate IV in Kitchen Management • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery • Diploma of Hospitality Management

TRA Job Ready Program (JRP) – 4 steps: Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) on completion of the trade package → Job Ready Employment (JRE) – 1,725 hours paid work over minimum 12 months on Subclass 485 → Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA) → Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA) for a Full Skills Assessment. Fees: placement included, JRP registration approx. AUD $500-$800.

Tool / Equipment Allowance: Professional knife kit and uniform often included by RTOs

Provider examples and fee ranges below are taken from live CRICOS data for Melbourne (VIC). Always verify current CRICOS registration and state licensing with the authority above.

Accredited Cookery & Hospitality Courses in Melbourne

Showing 30 courses

Verified CRICOS-registered courses with full tuition fee schedules and duration details.

Course Name & Code	Institution	Level & Duration	Work Placement	Estimated Total Fee
Diploma of International Tourism and Hospitality Management CRICOS: 0101682	La Trobe University (La Trobe) BUNDOORA, VIC	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$2
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 114130J	Times College Pty Ltd TARNEIT, VIC	Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$3,700
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 114131H	Times College Pty Ltd TARNEIT, VIC	Advanced Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$3,700
English for Tourism and Hospitality (Upper Intermediate to Advanced) CRICOS: 065221E	Young Rabbit Pty Ltd SYDNEY, NSW	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$4,140
Certificate II in Tourism CRICOS: 110481G	Young Rabbit Pty Ltd SYDNEY, NSW	Certificate II 25 Weeks	—	$4,200
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management CRICOS: 114129B	Times College Pty Ltd TARNEIT, VIC	Certificate IV 24 Weeks	—	$4,200
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 110764G	Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd Melbourne, VIC	Diploma 1.9 Years (100 wks)	Integrated WIL	$4,300
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 110765F	Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd Melbourne, VIC	Advanced Diploma 2.5 Years (128 wks)	Integrated WIL	$4,400
Certificate II in Cookery CRICOS: 109925E	Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd Melbourne, VIC	Certificate II 22 Weeks	—	$5,600
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 115201B	JMDEDU PTY LTD TARNEIT, VIC	Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$6,200
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management CRICOS: 114274D	Insight Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd South Morang, VIC	Certificate IV 24 Weeks	—	$6,250
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 114275C	Insight Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd South Morang, VIC	Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$6,250
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 114276B	Insight Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd South Morang, VIC	Advanced Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$6,250
Certificate III in Hospitality CRICOS: 110483E	Young Rabbit Pty Ltd SYDNEY, NSW	Certificate III 40 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$6,450
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management CRICOS: 115200C	JMDEDU PTY LTD TARNEIT, VIC	Certificate IV 24 Weeks	—	$6,700
Certificate II in Cookery CRICOS: 109927C	Melbourne Polytechnic PRESTON, VIC	Certificate II 26 Weeks	—	$7,000
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 106129B	Australian International Institute of Technology Pty Ltd ATF AIIT Unit Trust Melbourne, VIC	Advanced Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$7,250
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 113604K	Australian International Institute of Technology Pty Ltd ATF AIIT Unit Trust Melbourne, VIC	Advanced Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$7,250
Certificate IV in Hospitality CRICOS: 110484D	Young Rabbit Pty Ltd SYDNEY, NSW	Certificate IV 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$7,400
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 114845G	Sunraysia Institute of TAFE MILDURA, VIC	Advanced Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$7,500
Certificate III in Hospitality CRICOS: 110721G	Gamma Education & Training Pty Ltd Fortitude Valley, QLD	Certificate III 26 Weeks	—	$7,500
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 114844H	Sunraysia Institute of TAFE MILDURA, VIC	Diploma 24 Weeks	—	$7,644
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 117484C	Montford Group Pty Ltd BROADMEADOWS, VIC	Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$7,800
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 113590M	Gordon Institute of TAFE GEELONG MAIL CENTRE, VIC	Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$7,830
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management CRICOS: 109650E	Box Hill Institute BOX HILL, VIC	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$7,918
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management CRICOS: 119480B	BRUNSWICK INSTITUTE PTY LTD BRUNSWICK, VIC	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$8,000
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 119481A	BRUNSWICK INSTITUTE PTY LTD BRUNSWICK, VIC	Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$8,000
Certificate II in Hospitality CRICOS: 109930H	Holmesglen Institute HOLMESGLEN, VIC	Certificate II 19 Weeks	—	$8,529
Hospitality Pro English CRICOS: 117121H	Greenwich College Pty Ltd SYDNEY, NSW	Non AQF Award 22 Weeks	—	$8,600
Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS: 120082F	ILSC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Diploma 1.5 Years (78 wks)	—	$8,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Cookery & Hospitality courses cost in Melbourne?

Estimated total course fees for Cookery & Hospitality in Melbourne average around $9,455, starting from $2 for vocational or undergraduate qualifications. Tuition fees vary based on university ranking, degree level (Bachelor vs Masters), and program duration.

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