SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery and SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality

Kickstart your career in the dynamic hospitality industry with this exciting dual program. You’ll gain hands-on skills and real-world knowledge across a variety of areas, including commercial cookery, catering, and food and beverage service—setting you up for a range of career opportunities.

Year 1 Build a strong foundation by studying units across both Hospitality and Cookery. As you progress, successfully completed units in your primary qualification will also count toward your secondary qualification through credit transfer—giving you a head start on achieving more. As part of the Year 1 program, you will also complete Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training through CRCIT, an approved provider.

Year 2 Tailor your pathway to suit your career goals by choosing a program stream and completing your selected qualification, ready to step confidently into the industry. 

Course Overview & Delivery Plan

Students build their skills through nationally recognised units of competency focused on practical cookery, hospitality training, and industry knowledge.

Year 1

SITXFSA005 Use hygiene practices for food safety

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices

SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others

SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity

SITXCCS011 Interact with customers

SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry

SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment (*)

SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock (*)

SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment (*)

SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery (*)

SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes (*)

Year 2 - SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery 

SITHCCC028	Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC030	Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC029	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHCCC034	Work effectively in a commercial kitchen

Year 2 - SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality

SITHFAB024	Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

SITHFAB022	Clean and tidy bar areas

SITHFAB036	Provide advice on food

SITHFAB027 Serve food and beverage

SITXFIN007	Process financial transactions

(**) To achieve 3-4 sequence students will undertake an additional unit in Year 2 as part of SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality.

(*) Unit has prerequisite

Course information is subject to change according to Training Package and or Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) updates.

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Assessment Methods

Assessment includes practical tasks, projects, observations, and written questions

Scored assessment is available for students undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Cookery or Hospitality program.

In Victoria, you need an RSA Certificate of Completion to work in many licensed venues. To receive your RSA Certificate of Completion, you must complete the following:

* an LCV-approved RSA course

* Sexual Harassment and Assault: Recognise, Prevent and Respond (additional online module)

For more information on Victorian RSA certificate requirements, visit the Liquor Control Victoria website.

Pathways

Cookery Stream Start your journey in the kitchen with roles such as apprentice chef, trainee cook, or kitchen assistant in restaurants, cafés, hotels, and catering businesses. This pathway can lead to a formal apprenticeship and progression toward becoming a qualified chef.

Further education pathways include SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, as well as higher-level qualifications in patisserie, hospitality management, and specialised culinary arts training, leading toward chef and advanced kitchen roles.

Hospitality Stream Step into customer-facing roles such as café or restaurant attendant, barista, or front-of-house team member. As you gain experience, you can progress into supervisory roles or continue your studies in hospitality or event management.

Further education pathways include SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality, as well as specialised training in barista skills, tourism, event operations, and hospitality management, leading toward supervisory and management roles within the hospitality sector.

The course is delivered over two years with structured weekly classes.

Year 1 classes are conducted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Year 2 classes are conducted on Thursdays.