Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

6 Months Full Time - Pre Apprenticeship

This pre-apprenticeship course offers a pathway for Australian students into a full time apprenticeship on successful completion or as a foundation course for international students who want to gain a broad skill base. Students will be taught practical cooking skills and excellent overall product knowledge. Topics include food preparation and presentation techniques with a variety of ingredients. The course includes a high level of practical training so you get first hand work experience as a chef.

Opportunities

Students are employed in a commercial kitchen to gain the required real experiences. Successful graduates have the skills and knowledge to be employed as cooks, non-trades people or apprentices.

Australian citizens or Permanent Residents who complete the course successfully are guaranteed placement into a Chef Apprenticeship. Successful completion of this course will enable a term reduction when you start your apprenticeship.

COURSE SUBJECTS SIT20307

COR001 Introduction to Cookery

SITHCCC001A Organise & prepare food
SITHCCC002A Present food
SITHCCC003A Receive & store kitchen supplies
SITHCCC004A Clean & maintain kitchen premises
SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook & serve food for food service

COR002 Pastries & Desserts

SITHCCC013A Prepare hot & cold desserts
SITHCCC014A Prepare pastries, cakes & yeast goods
SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures

COR003 Cold Larder

SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers & salads
SITHCCC007A Prepare sandwiches
SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces & soups

COR004B Hospitality Operations

SITHIND001A Develop & update hospitality industry knowledge
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues & customers
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITXOHS001B Follow health, safety & security procedures

Note
The course is not suitable for persons unable to handle meat, seafood, poultry or dairy products.

CHEF or PATISSIER CHEF APPRENTICESHIP

Available to permanent Australian residents, apprenticeships are undertaken while you are employed and getting on-the-job training to support the high quality off-the-job training we provide at ASCA. You and your employer sign training agreements with a selected Australian Apprentice Centre to be indentured into your chosen apprenticeship.

Employed apprentice chefs/patissiers must nominate to complete the required off-the-job training with ASCA while they continue workplace training.

Another popular option is to complete a Pre-Apprenticeship - the Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) - before starting your apprenticeship. This is popular because it allows you to start the employment you prefer and complete your apprenticeship with the employer of your choice.

You will also be able to apply for a half year term reduction when you finish your apprenticeship.