Certificate II in Cookery
SIT20421
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision. This qualification does not meet the requirements for trade recognition as a cook but can provide a pathway towards achieving that. This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.
Delivery Mode
Trade Training Centre
College
Groves Christian College
Seaview Christian College
Duration
220 Hours Additional Learning
QCE Credits
This course contributes to QCE Credits. Units completed in Certificate II in Hospitality will impact the total QCE Credits. Please see your Careers advisor for more information.
Fees
No fees are incurred with this course.
Entry Requirements
Learners are required to take a Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment pre-enrolment. This will help us support you if necessary in achieving a successful course outcome.
Possible Pathway Options
Student may continue with further study in SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality, SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism post school with another RTO.
Possible Career Outcomes
Possible career outcomes include Breakfast Cook, Catering Assistant, Fast Food Cook, Sandwich Hand, Takeaway Cook
Course Units
To complete SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery, learners must complete seven (7) core units and six (6) elective units.
| Core Units | ||||
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | |||
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | |||
| SITHCCC034* | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | |||
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | |||
| SITXFSA005* | Use hygienic practices for food safety | |||
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | |||
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | |||
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| SITHCCC024* | Prepare and present simple dishes | |||
| SITHCCC025* | Prepare and present sandwiches | |||
| SITHCCC026* | Package prepared foodstuffs | |||
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | |||
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | |||
| SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
As asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite units(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.
##Learners are required to undertake a work placement with a minimum of 12 service periods.
Training and Assessment
Learners are expected to engage in class sessions on a regular basis, meet course requirements and undertake a certain amount of self-directed preparation, reading and practice at their initiative and in their own time. Learners are required to undertake work placement (minimum of 12 service periods).
Assessments include observation of performance, short answer questions, projects, activities, portfolios, case studies, assignments, and a third party report.
Digital Equipment
Learners will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to Learner.Link. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
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*Correct at time of publication, subject to change
29 September 2023
Upcoming Programs
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | |
| SIT20421 - GrovesCC - 2024 Cohort | 22/01/2024 | 31/12/2024 | $0.00 | |
| SIT20421 - GrovesCC - 2025 Cohort | 22/01/2024 | 31/12/2025 | $0.00 |