Overview
Begin training for a career as a cook or a chef while you complete your secondary school studies with the Certificate II in Cookery SIT20421.
Delivered exclusively through our VET in Schools program, this introductory cooking course equips you with basic knowledge and skills to work in an assisting roles in the kitchen, or progress to a cookery course.
You'll learn how to:
- safely use commercial kitchen equipment
- work effectively and professionally as a kitchen team member
- prepare, plate and present dishes under supervision
- keep areas clean and work hygienically to prevent food-borne illness
- respond to customers' special requests.
Within the cooking course, you will be able to choose subject (unit) where you learn to make cakes and other baked goods, or focus on salads and main courses.
Please note: this qualification is not open for general enrolments. Secondary schools looking to partner with Victoria University should contact the VET Delivered to Secondary Students team.
TAFE resources
Careers
You'll finish the Certificate II in Cookery ready to apply for kitchen and food preparation jobs that don't need fully qualified cooks.
You could find work in cafes, kiosks, canteens and cafeterias, in roles such as:
- breakfast cook
- catering assistant
- fastfood cook
- sandwich hand
- takeaway cook.
You will also be prepared for the next level of study at Victoria University to become a professional chef or cook.
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Course structure
To be awarded the SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery, 13 units must be completed consisting of:
- 7 core units
- 6 elective units, of which:
- 4 units must be from Group A, Group B or Group C
- 2 units from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D.
VET Delivered to Secondary Schools (VDSS)
This an approved VCAA program sequenced over 2 years comprising of:
Year 1: Units 1 and 2
Year 2: Units 3 and 4
Course structure and units
VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
CORE UNITS
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC023
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC027
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC034
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- Unit code
- SITHKOP009
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- Unit code
- SITXFSA005
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- Unit code
- SITXINV006
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- Unit code
- SITXWHS005
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A - Cookery and Catering
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC024
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC025
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC028
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC029
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC030
Group C - Patisserie
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- Unit code
- SITHPAT011
Victoria University is not offering units from Groups B or D.
VDSS Program
Year 1
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- Unit code
- SITXFSA005
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- Unit code
- SITXWHS005
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC023
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- Unit code
- SITXINV006
-
- Unit code
- SITHKOP009
-
- Unit code
- SITHCCC027
-
- Unit code
- SITHCCC025
-
- Unit code
- SITHCCC024
-
- Unit code
- SITHPAT011
Year 2
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC028
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC034
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC029
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC030
Learning outcomes
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. This qualification does not meet the requirements for trade recognition as a cook but can provide a pathway towards achieving that.
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, prisons, and schools.
Fees & scholarships
Fee type definitions
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.
Students who enrol in a:
- government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
- full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).
Calculate your VET course fees.
Find out more about:
- the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- ways to pay your fees
- important fee dates
- how to apply for a VE/TAFE refund
Scholarships & assistance
Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.
We can help with fee assistance and advice.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
VDSS applicants must complete to determine suitability:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
The suitability, literacy and numeracy levels of applicants will be assessed through consultation with the relevant secondary school.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
How to apply
Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.
Applications for this course are not being taken at this time.
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At Victoria University, we aim to display accurate and complete course information online. However, we are unable to guarantee that every course change is currently displayed. You may contact the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100 to confirm the most up-to-date course fees, pathways and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations and services available to our students.
