SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
Sharpen your culinary skills and become indispensable in any commercial kitchen.
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.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Kalgoorlie
When Semester 1, 2027
Study Mode On campus
Duration 1 Year
Sharpen your culinary skills and become indispensable in any commercial kitchen.
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 does not meet the requirements for trade recognition as a cook but can provide a pathway towards achieving that.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field.
Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Enjoy cooking
- Have a high priority to food safety, cleaning and personal hygiene
- Able to manage time and work under pressure
- Able to work well in a team and be able to work with others and relate to and respect people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Willing and available to complete work experience outside of scheduled TAFE hours
- Willing and available to complete some written assessments outside of scheduled TAFE hours
- Have good time-management and organisational skills to work under pressure
- Have good communication skills to interact with others respectfully
- Be able to follow instructions, work health and safety procedures
- Sufficient physical ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time, holding and serving from trays and carrying multiple items
- Be comfortable interacting with all types of foods of different textures and smells including seafood, meat, eggs, pork and nuts.
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Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and six (6) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $62.11 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $89.10 | $26.40 | $135.49 |
| SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | $89.10 | $26.40 | $88.59 |
| SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment | $16.20 | $4.80 | $22.27 |
| SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | $24.30 | $7.20 | $28.93 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $32.40 | $9.60 | $47.74 |
| SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices | $24.30 | $7.20 | $23.39 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $47.74 |
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$24.30 | $7.20 | $36.50 |
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $73.35 |
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $105.12 |
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$68.04 | $20.16 | $67.97 |
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $21.14 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700