How long does it take to complete a Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management Diploma?

This comprehensive Full-time programme spans three years of intensive academic and practical training. During this time, students move from foundational knife skills and food science to complex kitchen leadership and facility management. The extended duration allows for a deep dive into “Work Integrated Leaning” (WIL) where students spend significant time in commercial kitchens to refine their speed and accuracy. By the third year, the focus shifts toward the administrative side of the industry, covering purchasing, legal requirements and staff management, ensuring you are fully prepared for a career as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager. View Diploma Details