VET Courses

VET Courses

VET stands for Vocational Education and Training. VET enables students to acquire skills and knowledge for work through a nationally recognised industry-developed training package or accredited course. VET is delivered, assessed, and certified by registered training organisations (RTOs).

Internal Courses
Courses at St George are offered through the Trade Training Centre in partnership with CEG.

Internal VET Courses

Offered at Year 10
SIT20416 Cert II Kitchen Operations
Length | Semester (55 Stage 1 Credits)

This course is designed for students interested developing an understanding in the nature, range and structure of the Hospitality Industry, who enjoy practical work and like being involved in a diverse social environment. It aims to increase student’s awareness of employment opportunities,  develop work ready skills that could lead to apprenticeships or employment.

Qualification Content
To achieve a SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations a total of Thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed comprising Eight (8) core and Five (5) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

SACE Credits

On completion of this course, students will receive 55 Stage 1 SACE Credits. 

Core Units

• Work effectively with others

• Use cookery skills effectively

• Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

• Use cookery skills effectively

• Clean kitchen premises and equipment

• Use hygienic practices for food safety

• Maintain the quality of perishable items

• Participate in safe work practices

Elective Units

• Prepare appetisers and salads

• Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

• Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes

• Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery

• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

Assessment
Assessments vary with each unit. Students will be provided with an assessment guide.

Work Placement
70 hours work placement throughout the year will be required for students accessing TGSS funding which CEG will assist students in completing.

Offered at Year 11
SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
Length | Full Year |Stage 2 - 60 credits max

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This qualification will provide a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.

This certificate can be used for ATAR purposes. 

Core Units

• Participate in safe work practices

• Work effectively with others

• Show social and cultural sensitivity

• Work effectively in hospitality service

• Source and use information on the hospitality industry

• Provide service to customers

• Coach others in job skills

 
Elective Units

• Use hygienic practices for food safety

• Provide table service of food and beverage

• Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

• Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Assessment

Assessments vary with each unit. Students will be provided with an assessment guide.

Work placement
Work placement is required for the core unit SITHIND004, Worked effectively in hospitality service as a minimum of 36 service periods (shifts) need to be logged for performance evidence. CEG will assist students to gain work placements for this task.

External Courses
It is also possible to study accredited VET programs through external providers, either organised through the College as part of the Western Adelaide Secondary Schools Network or privately. This may involve doing one or two subjects at TAFE or participating in an organised VET in schools course through a private RTO.

Students who are accepted into a particular course would have their College studies modified, usually by dropping one subject. Successful completion of a semester course would generally provide the equivalent of two SACE 10-credit subjects.

For more information about any aspects of VET, contact Mrs Deanne Taliangis - VET Coordinator.