SIT20421 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Course code | SIT20421 |
Start date | View Intake Dates |
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RTO requirements
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
- Domestic: 66 weeks without any breaks (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
- International: 78 weeks including 12 weeks break (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: duration in weeks may vary dependent upon the amount of contact days per week.
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Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in kitchen Management
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Employment or occupational pathway
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations prepares students for the preparation of basic dishes, cleaning and maintaining kitchen premises etc.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Executive housekeeper
- Front Office & Gaming Manager
- Unit manager catering operations.
- Chef pâtissier
- Banquet or function manager
- Bar, Club, Motel manager
Each unit will be assessed by a minimum of three (3) types of assessment:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment
(Note: Written, Practical and observation assessments must be carried out).
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Code and Unit Name | Pre-requisite |
Core Units | |
SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment | SITXFSA005 |
SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | SITXFSA005 |
SITHCCC034* Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | SITXFSA005 & SITHCCC027 |
SITHKOP009* Clean kitchen premises and equipment | SITXFSA005 |
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | NIL |
SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock | SITXFSA005 |
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices | NIL |
Elective Units | |
SITHCCC028*Prepare appetisers and salads | SITXFSA005 |
SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | SITXFSA005 & SITHCCC027 |
SITHCCC025* Prepare and present sandwiches | SITXFSA005 |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | NIL |
SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | SITXFSA005 |
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | NIL |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
Intake Dates For 2023 | ||||||||||||
JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
Offshore International Students | 9th | 24th | 17th | 9th | ||||||||
Domestic Students | Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates |