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Certificate II in Cookery

Course Code SIT20421

VET Delivered to Secondary Schools

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Glen Waverley
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Certificate II in Cookery provides secondary school students with foundational skills for kitchen operations in various settings like restaurants, hotels, catering, clubs, cafés, and institutions such as aged care facilities and hospitals. Gain essential skills for a career in the culinary industry with practical training and industry knowledge.

Career Opportunities

  • restaurant Assistant
  • hotel Assistant
  • catering operations specialist
  • club Assistant
  • pub Assistant
  • cafes and coffee Assistant
  • cafe and Coffee assistant
  • aged care food preparer
  • hospital caterer

Pathway to further studies

  • SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
  • SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
  • SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
  • SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Studying the Certificate II in Cookery at Holmesglen

This program spans over 2 years of study with classes held once a week on campus for face-to-face instruction. Each class session runs for approximately 6.5 hours.<p>In the first year, learners complete a full Certificate II in Hospitality. In the second year, they engage in a Cookery Program, which includes six additional units. The completion of these year 2 units enables the learner to qualify for the SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery (Release 1). All classes are conducted in person, on campus. Year 2 units may contribute to an ATAR score and are referred to as scored units.<p>The VCE VET Cookery program is based on a national training package and offers portable qualifications recognized throughout Australia. These qualifications equip students with a wide range of skills and knowledge to pursue careers or further training in related industries. They prepare individuals for various roles in the hospitality industry, including commercial cookery, catering, and food and beverage service.<p>In the first year, learners study units from both hospitality and cookery before focusing on cookery in the second year. As the course progresses, students develop higher levels of organizational, cookery, and restaurant skills, while also acquiring time management abilities. Learners who decide to leave after the first year, having successfully completed all units, may receive a Certificate II in Hospitality. Those who complete the second year of the program are awarded a Certificate II in Cookery.

Entry Requirements

Students for this program must be attending a secondary school and be part of the VETDSS program. The student’s school nominates the students for the program. VETDSS students do not undertake an LLN assessment as they are assessed at their Secondary School
There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however, students for this program must be attending a secondary school and be part of the VETDSS program.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

<strong>Year 1: Units 1 and 2</strong><p>Moorabbin: 1 class per week on Wednesday from 4pm to 8.30pm.<p>Glen Waverley: 1 class per week on Wednesday from 4pm to 8.30pm.<p>Note: Additional time will be required in the kitchens and restaurant when students undertake practical classes. Classes will finish at approximately 9.30pm. This information will be communicated to students upon enrolment.<p>At the end of their first year, students have the choice between continuing with Certificate II in Hospitality or completing Certificate II in Cookery. Both courses for year 2 are only conducted at the Glen Waverley Campus.<p><strong>Year 2: Units 3 and 4</strong><p>Glen Waverley: SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality, 1 class per week on Tuesday from 4pm to 8.30pm.<p>Note: Additional time will be required in the restaurant when students undertake practical classes. Classes will finish at approximately 9.30pm. This information will be communicated to students upon enrolment.<p>Glen Waverley: SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery, 1 class per week on Tuesday from 3.30pm to 9pm.<p>To obtain this qualification, you need to complete a total of 13 units. These comprise 7 core units and 6 elective units, with the elective units divided as follows:<p>4 units from Group A, Group B, or Group C<br>2 units from Group A, Group B, Group C, or Group D
Unit code Unit name
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
Unit code Unit name
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, students will receive the SIT20421 - Certificate II in Cookery

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Fees

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