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    Quick Stats

    • Course code
      SIT20307
    • Location
      Dandenong , Frankston
    • Length
      Full Time

      0.5 year

    • Commencing
      February and July
    • How to Apply
      Direct to Chisholm

    Course is also offered as...

    Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

    Acquire basic skills and knowledge to pursue a career in commercial cookery in this pre-apprenticeship course. Graduates are certified as competent in safe food handling and gain a sound knowledge of food commodities.

    What you need to know...

  • Possible Job Outcomes

      Leads to Cookery Apprenticeship

      Kitchen assistant

      Short order cook

      Commis Cook

      Cook

  • Sample Units of Study

    SITHCCC027A - Prepare, cook and serve food for food service

    SITXCOM001A - Work with colleagues and customers

    SITXOHS001B - Follow health, safety and security procedures

    SITHCCC002A - Present food

    SITHCCC001A - Organise and prepare food

    SITHIND001A - Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge

    SITHCCC006A - Prepare appetisers and salads

    SITHCCC005A - Use basic methods of cookery

    SITHCCC013A - Prepare hot and cold desserts

    SITHCCC009A - Prep vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

  • Costs

    Course fees can vary. Also, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government subsidised training or other exemptions may apply. For more information check the FAQs and the 'Fees and charges' page on this website. Or you can call 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 244 746) or email us your enquiry

  • Notes

    This course is conducted in an environment whereby students gain experience in a fully functional industry compliant restaurant such as Birches at Chisholm Dandenong or Bunurong at Chisholm Frankston.

    Entry requirements: Completed Year 10 or equivalent prior.

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    With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases,  you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.

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