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.
CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
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Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
For campus-based students, practical skills will be demonstrated in CQUniversity's Training Kitchen.
For the following course structure, placement within industry will be required to complete 12 service periods. Student is required to organise placement.
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AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery 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.
There is potential for delivery to occur with VET in School students under a Third-Party Agreement. Other schools may enrol students to undertake this program (via a Training Services Agreement)
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
28 weeks part-time one day per week (8hr) Tuesday + 12 services (Wednesdays or in industry). However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Online self-paced study is required.
Cluster 1 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined. Pre-requisite units must be completed prior to completion of other relevant units of competency, this will be reflected in the training/study plan. e.g. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to completion of SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment, SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches, SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery, SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment, SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock. |
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SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined. SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during on campus Restaurant services or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. Pre-requisite unit/s apply to these elective units of competency. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups; SITHCCC026 Prepare packaged food stuffs, SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined. |
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SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
2 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
3 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
4 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
5 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
6 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
7 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
8 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
9 | SITHCCC034 - Work effectively in a commercial kitchen |
10 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
11 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
12 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
13 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
28 weeks part-time one day per week (8hr) Tuesday + 12 services (Wednesday or in industry). However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Online self-paced study is required.
Cluster 1 Pre-requisite units must be completed prior to completion of other relevant units of competency, this will be reflected in the training/study plan. e.g. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to completion of SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment, SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches, SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery, SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment, SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock. |
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SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during on campus Restaurant services or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. Pre-requisite unit/s apply to these units of competency. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups; SITHCCC026 Prepare packaged food stuffs, SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 | ||||
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
2 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
3 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
4 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
5 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
7 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
8 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
9 | SITHCCC034 - Work effectively in a commercial kitchen |
11 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
12 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
13 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
107 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
52 weeks full-time or 104 weeks part-time (as per registered training contract). However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level and agreed workplace sign off.
Student must be within a Queensland registered traineeship.
Core Pre-requisite units must be completed prior to completion of other relevant units of competency, this will be reflected in the training/study plan. e.g. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to completion of SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment. SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery, SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen, SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment, SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock. |
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SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Pre-requisite units apply to these elective units of competency. Pre-requisite unit/s must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches; SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads; SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups; SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
2 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
3 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
4 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
5 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
6 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
7 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
8 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
9 | SITHCCC034 - Work effectively in a commercial kitchen |
10 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
11 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
12 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
13 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
78 weeks part-time. However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Online self-paced study is required along with placement in industry to for practical sign off including 12 kitchen service periods.
This program structure is suited to secondary school students to complete over Years 11 and 12.
Cluster 1 - Year 11 Pre-requisite units must be completed prior to completion of other relevant units of competency; this will be reflected in the training/study plan. e.g. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to completion of SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment; SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment. |
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SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 - Year 11 Pre-requisite unit/s apply to this cluster. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches; SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 - Year 11 Pre-requisite unit/s apply to this cluster. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads; SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups; SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 - Year 12 Pre-requisite unit/s apply to this cluster. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5 - Year 12 | ||||
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
2 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
3 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
4 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
5 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
6 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
7 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
8 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
9 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
10 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
11 | SITHCCC034 - Work effectively in a commercial kitchen |
12 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
13 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
52 weeks online with vocational placement in industry.
As a requirement for practical assessment and 12 required services, students will need to be working in a suitable commercial cookery business, as a paid employee or volunteer.
Cluster 1 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined. Pre-requisite units must be completed prior to completion of other relevant units of competency, this will be reflected in the training/study plan. e.g. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to completion of SITHCCC023 use food preparation equipment. SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment. |
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SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined. SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. Pre-requisite unit/s apply to this cluster. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches; SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined. Pre-requisite unit/s apply to this cluster. Pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC026 Package prepared food stuffs; SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads; SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups. This will be reflected in the training/study plan. |
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SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
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SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety |
2 | SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices |
3 | SITHCCC023 - Use food preparation equipment |
4 | SITHKOP009 - Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
5 | SITHCCC027 - Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
6 | SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches |
7 | SITXINV006 - Receive, store and maintain stock |
8 | SITHCCC034 - Work effectively in a commercial kitchen |
9 | SITHCCC028 - Prepare appetisers and salads |
10 | SITHCCC029 - Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
11 | SITHCCC026 - Package prepared foodstuffs |
12 | SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity |
13 | SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices |
RPL Only
The time to complete this qualification via RPL is dependent on the timely supply of suitable RPL evidence by the candidate. Generally, RPL may take a duration between 3 and 6 months.
RPL Units Pre-requisite units apply to core and elective units of competency. Pre-requisite unit/s must be completed prior to the completion of SITHCCC023, SITHCCC027, SITHCCC034, SITHKOP009, SITXINV006, SITHCCC025; SITHCCC028; SITHCCC029; SITHCCC026. This will be reflected in the training/study plan.
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SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
SITHCCC034 | Work effectively in a commercial kitchen |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity |
SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
RPL |