In exclusive partnership with one of the Finest Pastry Schools in Asia, Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts (APCA), GeSS Education now offers offshore delivery of Australia Quality Frameworks (AQF) Certificates and Skills Training to students within Malaysia for the following course – SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

This collaboration represents a pioneering effort to create a unique international career pathway for aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals in Malaysia. It allows APCA students to obtain Australian vocational qualifications that are globally respected, opening doors to employment opportunities in Australia’s flourishing hospitality industry through skilled migration programs such as the 407 and 482 visas. Strategically designed at the crossroads of education, skill development, and international workforce readiness, this initiative not only helps meet Australia’s growing need for qualified culinary professionals but also highlights Malaysia’s role as a leading centre for exceptional hospitality training.

WHERE: APCA Malaysia Campus – No. 16, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

INTAKE: May 2025

DURATION: 9 months

HOW TO APPLY: Contact [email protected] for more information.

About The Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts Malaysia (APCA)

Founded in 2010 in the heart of Petaling Jaya in Malaysia, The Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia is known as one the Finest Pastry School in Asia. With 7 Pastry school in Malaysia, India, Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore the Academy combines Innovation and Creativity with Modern hands-on approach through its Programs, including specialized professional programs in French pastries, chocolate and bread making.

The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Malaysia offers you the rare opportunity to learn the art of pastry and culinary in an intimate setting, being personally mentored by masters in their field. The Academy syllabus was designed to produce kitchen-ready talent and far exceeds the City & Guilds requirements of which all Academy programmes are accredited by. Paired with small class sizes, and quality hands-on training; the Academy serves as a springboard for many young graduates who are almost immediately snapped up by the industry or go on to setup businesses of their own. Your skills will be finely honed through hands-on practice and repeated exposure to the best pastry techniques, tools and ingredients. The Academy’s continued dedication towards this art form, led them to create one of the most anticipated annual pastry events – the Asia Pastry Forum, now in its 7th year.

For more information, visit apcamalaysia.com

If you are looking to study offshore within Malaysia with an accredited Australian education provider, please contact us at [email protected] for more information on country prices, course commencement dates, enrolment process and pathways to study in Australia.

GeSS Education will be working closely with The Coffee Commune and Phillip Di Bella, Coffee Entrepreneur and renowned advocate for the hospitality sector, to secure Australian job placement sponsorship with hospitality employers nationally for Chef and Cook positions based on students’ eligibility and prior experience.

* This qualification will be delivered by GeSS Education on behalf of our partner RTO, Fraser Coast TESS (provider code 1826), under a third-party arrangement. Fraser Coast TESS will issue your qualification upon successful completion of your course. Please see Terms & Conditions within Student Handbook for further details.