Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Hospitality, Retail & Services
Commercial Cookery & Culinary Arts
Commercial cookery, baking and food preparation trade qualifications.
Salary range
A$73K–103K
Median A$103,300
2035 outlook
+7.3%
stable
PR signal
Strong PR
Cook and Baker in national shortage. Certificate III pathway is fast. Strong 482/186 outcomes.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Trade Pathway
Duration
2–3 years
Qualifications
Certificate III · Certificate IV · Diploma
Education fields
Management and Commerce · Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (12-18 months) or Bachelor of Culinary Arts (3 years). National shortage for Cook and Baker.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW | A$12,000 | 2 yr | — |
| TAFE QLD | A$11,000 | 2 yr | — |
| Holmesglen TAFE (VIC) | A$12,000 | 2 yr | — |
| South Metropolitan TAFE (WA) | A$11,000 | 2 yr | — |
| Le Cordon Bleu Australia | A$28,000 | 3 yr | — |
| Torrens University | A$26,000 | 3 yr | — |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18