Certificate II in
Kitchen Operations
SIT20416
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision. This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals and schools.
Course
overview
STUDENT
Domestic students only
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
Completion of year 10 or equivalent
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
• Chef’s uniform and a cookery kit
• Laptop, tablet or similar
• Internet Access
• Please see Empyrean Stationary &
Equipment list
CAREER PROSPECTS
This qualification provides a pathway to work as:
• Breakfast Cook
• Catering Assistant
• Fast Food Cook
• Sandwich Hand
• Takeaway Cook
DURATION
12 weeks (1 term)
STUDY PATHWAY
After completing this qualification students may progress to Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
ASSESSMENT
All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools, portfolios, essays, reports, role-plays, practical observations, case studies, questioning, simulation activities and written tests.
Units of competency
| UNIT CODE | CORE UNITS |
|---|---|
|
SITXFSA001 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
|
SITXWHS001 |
Participate in safe work practices |
|
SITHCCC011 |
Use cookery skills effectively |
|
BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
|
SITHCCC001 |
Use food preparation equipment |
|
SITHKOP001 |
Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
|
SITXINV002 |
Use food preparation equipment |
|
SITHCCC005 |
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| UNIT CODE | ELECTIVE UNITS |
|---|---|
|
SITHCCC006 |
Prepare appetisers and salads |
|
SITHCCC017 |
Handle and serve cheese |
|
SITHCCC003 |
Prepare and present sandwiches |
|
SITHCCC004 |
Package prepared foodstuffs |
|
BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Empyrean is your pathway
to a long lasting career
I am happy to be a student of Empyrean Education Institute. My experience in this institute has been very helpful and
I am very happy with what I’ve learned. I would highly recommend this course
to family and friends who have a desire to learn catering, food preparation and food handling.
Veronica Madeira
Certificate II in Kitchen Operation
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