SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery

  • 240 Hours

  • Two Years

  • Two Units

  • 70 Hours Work Placement

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, and schools.

HSC INFORMATION
This is a Board Developed Course. Students who complete the 240-hour course may sit for the optional HSC exam, and their marks may contribute to the calculation of their ATAR.

UNITS
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 13 units of competency:

  • 7 core units; plus
  • 6 elective units.

Units of competency include:

  • 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
  • SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITXCCS011 Interact with customers
  • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
  • SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes
  • SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs