Certificate II in Hospitality and Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Partial Completion)

The dual program provides an incredible opportunity for students to undertake two qualifications simultaneously – SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality and SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (partial completion) and receive additional credits towards their VCE/VCAL/VCE Vocational Major.

The dual program provides participants with an overview of the hospitality industry as well as the necessary training and skills development for the achievement of competence in both of the following:
Food Preparation
Food and Beverage Service

Upon successful completion, students will have expanded pathway choices with the opportunity to continue further studies (i.e. Units 3 & 4) in either the Kitchen Operations or Hospitality streams.

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Enrolment Type VE1

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Consider this course if.....

Like to work in a fast-paced environment
Are interested in cooking
Are creative and have a passion for food
Are interested in a career in the hospitality industry
Have the ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
Possess excellent time management skills
Enjoy being well presented and have good personal hygiene
Have the ability to listen and follow instructions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION

Students are required to wear a full chef’s uniform during practical classes. Uniforms can be purchased from the IMVC (details to be provided at the Information Session). Closed toed black shoes are to be worn in both the kitchen and in Front of House areas. Students will also need to wear a white shirt, black pants and footwear during their Front of House practical placement.

Program Content

Sample competencies include:

Prepare and present simple dishes
Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery
Maintain the quality of perishable items

Career opportunities

Chef
Cook
Food Production
Catering Manager
Kitchen Hand
Waiter/Barman
Hotel/Resort Manager
Housekeeping
Tourism Manager

Work placement

40 hours of Front of House work placement is compulsory (i.e. 12 service periods).

Contribution to VCE/VCAL/Vocational Major

VCE/VCAL/VM: Students may be eligible to receive recognition of up to four units of credit for each stream: two units at the Units 1 & 2 level for each stream.

ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 & 4 sequence must complete the second year of either stream and undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study. VCAL and the VCE Vocational Major do not contribute towards an ATAR.