Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
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Start the journey to your dream career in cooking.
You will learn a range of kitchen functions including how to prepare and present food, apply hospitality skills in the workplace and develop hospitality industry knowledge in environments such as restaurants, hotels, cafeterias and pubs.
Course Essentials
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Location:Footscray Nicholson and Industry
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College:
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Study mode:Full Time
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Delivery mode:On campus, Industry and Traineeship
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Course code:SIT20307
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Duration:0.5 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
Trades College

Careers
- kitchen attendant
- breakfast cook
- short order cook
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities that require the application of a limited range of practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision.
Units and electives
Students must successfully complete 16 units: 11 core units and 5 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules for the qualification as specified in SIT07 Training Package.
Core units
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC001B
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC002A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC003B
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC004B
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC005A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC027A
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- Unit code
- SITHIND001B
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- Unit code
- SITXCOM001A
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- Unit code
- SITXCOM002A
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- Unit code
- SITXOHS001B
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- Unit code
- SITXOHS002A
Elective Units
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC006A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC007A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC008A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC009A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC013A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC010A
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- Unit code
- SITHCCC015A
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- IELTS level 5.5. To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Trades College.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- School of Service Industries
Phone: +61 3 9919 8763
Email: hospitality@vu.edu.au - Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.