Begin training for a career as a cook or a chef while you complete your secondary school studies with the Certificate II in Cookery SIT20421.
Delivered exclusively through our Vocational Education & Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) program, this introductory cooking course equips you with basic knowledge and skills to work in an assisting roles in the kitchen, or progress to a cookery course.
You'll learn how to:
Within the cooking course, you will be able to choose subject (unit) where you learn to make cakes and other baked goods, or focus on salads and main courses.
Please note: this qualification is not open for general enrolments. Secondary schools looking to partner with Victoria University should contact the Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) team.
When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.
You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.
You'll finish the Certificate II in Cookery ready to apply for kitchen and food preparation jobs that don't need fully qualified cooks.
You could find work in cafes, kiosks, canteens and cafeterias, in roles such as:
You will also be prepared for the next level of study at Victoria University to become a professional chef or cook.
