Certificate II in Cookery
Course details
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).
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. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet.
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 | $35.00 |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | 13 | $15.00 |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | $25.00 |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | 20 | $25.00 |
| SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 | $15.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $0.00 |
| SITHCCC024 | Prepare and present simple dishes | 25 | $35.00 |
| 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 | $25.00 |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | 40 | $40.00 |
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.
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.
Course Fees
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $2,032 |
| Concession | $743 |
| Traineeship | $2,032 |
| Traineeship Concession | $743 |
| Self-Funded | $2,479 |
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.
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.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Trainee |
