Cookery Kitchen Operations
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations SIT20421
What are the Benefits of Studying Cookery as part of your HSC?
Students enrolled in this course gain a wide variety of specialised skills that are required within the Hospitality Industry. Students will also benefit from:
• Fast track your career
• Complete Year 11 and 12 in a Catholic school
• Gain the Higher School Certificate and enhance your career options in the future
• Achieve outcomes towards Certificate II
• Undertake industry experience
• Develop essential employability skills
• Learn with greater flexibility and relevance
• Be supported by teacher mentors who provide valuable training and career advice to students
• Skills for life
• Nationally recognised qualification
What competencies do Cookery students gain throughout the course?
SIT20421 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Compulsory core Training Package Units
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC011 Use cookery skills effectively
SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items
SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
Mandatory NESA Units:
SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
Electives:
SITHCCC002 Prepare and present simple dishes
SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices
Pathways to Industry
Skills gained in this industry transfer to other occupations. Working in the hospitality industry involves:
supporting and working with colleagues to meet goals and provide a high level of customer service
prepare menus, managing resources, preparing, cooking and serving a range of dishes
Examples of occupations in the Hospitality industry:
breakfast cook
sandwich hand
trainee chef
takeaway cook
short order cook
catering assistant
Are there any desirable criteria for this course?
Yes. Due to the high safety requirements of this course, industry expectations, the high industry standard of regulation and specialisation, resourcing and work placement limitations there will only be a limited number of positions available within this course, capped at two classes consisting of sixteen students in each.
Evidence of consistent effort in TAS (if chosen) and other subjects during Year 10
Evidence of positive achievement in Mathematics and English subjects during Year 10
Evidence of safe working habits in practical settings
Evidence of pride in the quality of work
Genuine interest in the course area
Employment related characteristics such as uniform, punctuality, effective use of time, ability to stay on task, ability to follow instructions
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