The Art of Culinary
Welcome to the Culinary Academy
Welcome to the exciting world of hospitality!
Our trainers are passionate about cooking and the Hospitality Industry and are incredibly motivated by the opportunity to train a new generation of hospitality professionals.
We’ve designed our Certificate and Diploma programs to provide a pathway to the many career opportunities that our industry can offer, and not just from a theoretical standpoint.
The Culinary Academy graduates are work-ready and set up to make their mark from the day they graduate. This is a wonderful industry to work in. It’s an industry for the passionate, the creative and those who are driven to achieve.
We look forward to starting the journey with you.
28-30 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Australia
the Culinary Academy
Home to some of Australia’s leading restaurants,
Noosa takes food seriously.
With access to premium fresh seafood, a ‘paddock to plate’ culture driven by the unspoilt Hinterland farmlands and a booming tourist industry that expects only the best, the local hospitality scene has for decades proven an irresistible drawcard for industry professionals from around the world.
Whether you’re looking for the culinary art of a Michelin-starred master, or the innovation and style of the leading new kids on the block, you can find it all in Noosa.
For students of cookery, there’s nowhere better to be inspired and to learn, and at The Culinary Academy, we train you to take your place among the best.
5
Star premises
Purpose-built training kitchen and restaurant with top of the range equipment.
500+
hours
Over 500 hours of hands-on practice in our restaurant ‘Culinary Noosa.’
200+
venues
Restaurants & hospitality venues in Noosa for students’ job opportunities.
28-30 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Australia
Our Courses
Popular!
SIT30821 / CRICOS 111266F
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
+
SIT40521 / CRICOS 111267E
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
+
SIT50422 / CRICOS 111268D
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Combine Certificate 3, Certificate 4 and Diploma to save tuition fees and duration of your study. Our package program is the most popular option for international students to enhance their industry knowledge and experience.
Duration
104 weeks
Structure
Study units: 55
Tuition: 94 weeks
Holidays: 10 weeks
Intake Dates
2024: 9 Sep
2025: 13 Jan, 12 May, 8 Sep
2026: 12 Jan, 11 May, 7 Sep.
Tuition Fee
$20,250
+ Admissions Fee: $250
+ Industry Pack: $1,500
SIT30821 / CRICOS 111266F
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
+
SIT40521 / CRICOS 111267E
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Combine Certificate 3, Certificate 4 to save tuition fees and duration of your study. This package program is a popular option for international students to enhance their industry knowledge and experience.
Duration
62 weeks
Structure
Study units: 36
Tuition: 57 weeks
Holidays: 5 weeks
Intake Dates
2024: 9 Sep
2025: 13 Jan, 12 May, 8 Sep
2026: 12 Jan 11 May, 7 Sep.
Tuition Fee
$14,500
+ Admissions Fee: $250
+ Industry Pack: $1,500
SIT30821 / CRICOS 111266F
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.
Duration
52 weeks
Structure
Study units: 25
Tuition: 47 weeks
Holidays: 5 weeks
Intake Dates
2024: 9 Sep
2025: 13 Jan, 12 May, 8 Sep
2026: 12 Jan, 11 May, 7 Sep.
Tuition Fee
$10,000
+ Admissions Fee: $250
+ Industry Pack: $1,500
SIT40521 / CRICOS 111267E
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team-leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
Duration
52 weeks
Structure
Study units: 33
Tuition: 47 weeks
Holidays: 5 weeks
Intake Dates
2024: 9 Sep
2025: 13 Jan, 12 May, 8 Sep
2026: 12 Jan, 11 May, 7 Sep.
Tuition Fee
$7,500
+ Admissions Fee: $250
+ Industry Pack: $1,500
SIT50422 / CRICOS 111268D
Diploma of Hospitality Management
This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of the industry to coordinate hospitality operations.
Duration
52 weeks
Structure
Study units: 28
Tuition: 47 weeks
Holidays: 5 weeks
Intake Dates
2025: 13 Jan, 12 May, 8 Sep
2026: 12 Jan, 11 May, 7 Sep.
Tuition Fee
$8,000
+ Admissions Fee: $250
+ Industry Pack: $650
The Art of Culinary
Ignite Your Passion for Culinary Arts
The Culinary Academy offers over 500 hours of hands-on training in our restaurant ‘Culinary Noosa.’ Run by our students – Serving delicious meals with locally sourced ingredients to the Noosa community.
Work Ready in 2 weeks
Short Courses
Popular!
Short Course
4-week Job Ready Package > Barista + Bar and Cocktail
Enrol both the Bar & cocktail making course and the Barista + customer service skills course and save tuition fees! Get job ready fast by taking Barista Classes in the Morning and Bar & Cocktail Classes in the afternoons completing both courses in two weeks only!
Duration
4 weeks
Entry Requirement
Intermediate Level English
Intake Dates
1st and 3rd Mondays of Each Month*
*Intake dates may change with public holidays
Tuition Fee
$2,198
Short Course
Customer Service English + Barista Course
The two-week Barista course includes classroom instruction in Customer Service English followed by a minimum of two weeks of training in and then operating in-house café, serving coffee and learning the ins-and-outs of all aspects of operating a small hospitality business.
Duration
2 weeks
Entry Requirement
Intermediate Level English
Intake Dates
1st Monday of Each Month*
*Intake dates may change with public holidays
Tuition Fee
$1,199
Short Course
Bar and Cocktail making Course
This two week program combines essential bar, wine and beer skills with a practical qualifications including SITHFAB021 Responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certification which is essential to work in Australia.
Duration
2 weeks
Entry Requirement
Pre-Intermediate Level English
Intake Dates
3rd Monday of Each Month*
*Intake dates may change with public holidays
Tuition Fee
$1,199
Short Course
Food Safety Supervisor Course
The food safety supervisor course delivered by TCA is a Nationally Recognised Course. The course is delivered 100% online with the support of an allocated trainer. Successful completion of this course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to work as a qualified food safety supervisor.
Delivery Mode
100% Self-paced online
Study Units
2 units of competency
Intake Dates
Start any Monday
Tuition Fee
$250
Australia’s home of hospitality
Noosa Heads
60,000
Noosa total population
2,000,000
Visitors visit Noosa every year
25°
Warm annual temperature
4,000
Hectares of National Park
60
Distinct ecosystems
Noosa is surrounded by stunning beaches, lakes, national parks and the lush rainforests of the hinterland. If you are looking for adventure, there’s plenty to do.
Learn to surf or try stand-up paddle boarding; sail the beautiful waters of Laguna Bay; kayak in the Noosa Everglades; join a sunset cruise or go swimming with humpback whales.
For those wanting a more relaxed experience, Noosa is home to superb day spas, world-class golf courses, stylish shopping and delicious cuisine.
A tourism gateway to attractions such as Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef, Noosa showcases the very best of the Australian lifestyle – with a variety of nightlife surrounding upscale Hastings Street, golden sandy beaches, crystal clear water, stunning National Parks and year-round warm weather.
“Noosa is now home to a world class culinary training academy.
Join us to build your career in the restaurant and hospitality industry.”
Ian Pratt
The Culinary Academy founder
