This qualification provides a pathway to kitchen work in hospitality, aged care, hospitals, children’s centres and schools. Students learn a range of skills to prepare and cook food and menu items.
Who should attend? People looking to gain kitchen employment in restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150
Duration
Wednesday during school term over two years
Delivery mode
This certificate is offered as a VET in Schools(VETiS) option over two years with a 40-hour structured workplace-learning component each year.
The certificate includes training in a commercial kitchen, theory sessions and work placement.
Cost – home school contributes band funding and material fees.
Catering assistant
Breakfast cook
Fast food/take-away cook
Sandwich hand
CORE UNITS
SITHCCC011 – Use cookery skills effectively – 50hrs
BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others – 15hrs
SITHCCC001 – Use food preparation equipment – 25hrs
SITHCCC005 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery – 45hrs
SITXINV002 – Maintain the quality of perishable items – 10hrs
SITHKOP001 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment – 13hrs
SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety – 15hrs
SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices – 12hrs
ELECTIVE UNITS
SITHCCC007 – Prepare stocks, sauces and soups – 35hrs
SITHCCC002 – Prepare and present simple dishes – 35hrs
SITHCCC006 – Prepare appetisers and salads – 25hrs
SITHCCC008 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes – 45hrs
SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry – 25hrs
SITHCCC012 – Prepare poultry dishes – 25hrs
VET in Schools (VETiS) this option is delivered over two years with a 40-hour structured workplace-learning component each year.
Schedule – Delivered every Wednesday at Upper Yarra Secondary College.
Cost – home school contributes band funding and material fees.
