SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery

Award Course
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding

Overview

Get yourself Apprenticeship ready! 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.

Careers

This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

Pathways

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate III in Hospitality (Front of House).

Course Delivery

Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE. This course requires the completion of 48 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract. Applicants must be working in the industry and able to provide a letter of support from their employer to undertake some practical assessments in the workplace.

Expected Time to Complete

2 Years

Units & Assessment
Core Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment 25 $100.00
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery 45 $150.00
SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen 60 $0.00
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment 13 $30.00
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 $25.00
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock 20 $35.00
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices 12 $30.00
Elective Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 $0.00
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes 25 $0.00
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches 10 $0.00
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads 25 $115.00
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups 35 $145.00
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes 50 $145.00
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 $0.00
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Indicative Fees

2024 2025
Government Subsidised $1,818 $1,912
Concession $676 $718
Traineeship $1,818 $1,912
Traineeship Concession $676 $718
Self-Funded $2,198 $2,310

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure

Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Intake Campus Course Details
2025 February Mildura Campus Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, VET Delivered to Secondary Students