Certificate II in Hospitality (Front of House) and Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

The hospitality industry is the largest and one of the most dynamic in the world today. It offers boundless possibilities in an exciting field in which new areas are opening up every day.

About this Qualification

The combined Certificate II in Hospitality & Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring basic operational knowledge and practical skills. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
A satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 10 or its equivalent; or being at least 16 years of age is a requirement for entry into this qualification.

What you will Learn

Individuals with these qualifications are able to perform roles such as:
• Preparing and serving drinks at a bar or at tables
• Preparing and serving espresso coffee
• Preparing breakfast items and sandwiches
• Preparing a range of non-alcoholic drinks
• Preparing appetisers and salads
• Preparing hot and cold desserts

Your Career

This combined qualification offers a useful and practical qualification enabling you to become a:
• Bar attendant / Barista
• Waiter / Waitress
• Front desk receptionist
• Housekeeper
• Breakfast or short order cook
• Fast food cook

Units of Competency

The combined Certificate II in Hospitality & Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) requires 21 units of competency:

Core Units

SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures

Front of house
SITHFAB001A Clean and tidy bar areas
SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers
SITHFAB004A Provide food and beverage service
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions

Back of house
SITHCCC001A Organise and prepare food
SITHCCC002A Present food
SITHCCC003A Receive and store kitchen supplies
SITHCCC004A Clean and maintain kitchen premises
SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC014A Prepare pastries, cakes and yeast goods
SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook and serve food for food service

Pathways

Successful completion means you are eligible to enrol in SIT30807 Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or SIT30907 Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery).