VCE VET Certificate II Hospitality (Scored)
Study Overview
SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations enables students to develop skills and acquire an understanding of the everyday tasks undertaken by hospitality workers and the diversity of employment options that are available within the industry. It aims to provide knowledge and skills to achieve competencies which will enhance employment prospects within the hospitality workforce, so that students can make a more informed choice regarding career pathways. Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) provides students with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities to work in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Other key areas of the course include using basic methods of cookery, receiving and storing kitchen supplies and presenting food, as well as cooking and serving food for service. Students who successfully complete the Units 1 to 4 sequence of this course will gain a nationally recognised qualification as well as units contributing to their VCE or VCE VM program. They can also gain a Study Score which contributes to the ATAR.
Year 1:
Students will be required to demonstrate their competency in the following units:
Work effectively with others
Prepare simple dishes
Source and use information on the hospitality industry
Use hygienic practices in food safety
Maintain the quality of perishable items
Participate in safe work practices
Use food preparation equipment
Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Year 2:
Students will be required to demonstrate their competency in the following units:
Use cookery skills effectively
Produce appetisers and salads
Produce stocks, sauces and soups
Produce vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Purchase goods
Link to VCAA VET Program Description
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vet/vce-vet-programs/Pages/hospitality.aspx
Link to VET Training Package
Assessment
The student’s performance on each outcome is assessed using one or more of the following:
written assessment
practical assessments
portfolio tasks
oral presentation
observational reports
simulated workplace activities
Prerequisites / Suggested Prior Studies
No prerequisites are required for VCE/VET Hospitality.
Suggested prior studies include:
Food styling and barista (9/10 Elective)
Event catering and barista (9/10 Elective)
Future Pathways
Potential future pathways after completing VCE/VET Hospitality include a range of University, TAFE, trainee and employment opportunities.
Examples of pathways and professions from the field of Hospitality include:
Chef
Pastry chef
Caterer
Breakfast cook
Short order cook
Fast food cook