Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

National Code: SIT20307

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This course is designed for people seeking a career in Hospitality, concentrating on the area of cookery. The course is suitable for those who may be currently working in the industry and wish to obtain formal qualifications. The course provides participants with knowledge and experience in practical food production. All modules are accredited National Modules.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this course may lead to employment as a cook grade 2 in a variety of outlets that may include

• Hospitals/Nursing Homes
• Hotels/Motels
• Restaurants/Bistros
• Shipping Lines
• Boarding Schools
• Resorts
• Reception centres
• Catering Companies

Course Duration

Full-time: Six months (405 hours)

Part-time: One year (405 hours)

Course Commencement Dates

January and July.

Entrance Requirements

The Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) course is open to both Australian residents and overseas students aged 18 years and over. Consideration will be given to younger applicants who have a culinary background.

Prior to selection, applicants are required to undertake a basic written literacy and mathematics test, and attend an interview. Experience in a commercial kitchen environment (as a kitchen hand, dishwasher, chef's assistant, short order cook) would be an advantage.

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Hospitality Department. Courses are offered on an ongoing basis.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Applicants who are admitted to the course may be granted exemption from some units if they have passed equivalent studies at another institution.

Details and application procedures are available from the Hospitality Department.

Pathways to Further Study

Students can use the Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) to gain entry into Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) and Hospitality courses. Credit may be given for completed subjects/modules.

Course Outline

Total Hours - 405

Assessment Methods

• practical assessment
• role plays
• assignments
• class work
• self evaluation
• direct observation

Materials

• specified text books
• complete chefs uniform
• knife kit.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations).

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.