Certificate II in Cookery

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This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Kitchen Operations

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Clean kitchen premises and equipment Core
Participate in safe work practices Core
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery Core
Receive, store and maintain stock Core
Use food preparation equipment Core
Use hygienic practices for food safety Core
Work effectively in a commercial kitchen Core
Interact with customers Elective
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms Elective
Package prepared foodstuffs Elective
Participate in safe food handling practices Elective
Prepare and present sandwiches Elective
Prepare and present simple dishes Elective
Prepare appetisers and salads Elective
Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks Elective
Prepare Asian salads Elective
Prepare Asian stocks and soups Elective
Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery Elective
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Elective
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes Elective
Produce cakes Elective
Produce pastries Elective
Produce yeast-based bakery products Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Show social and cultural sensitivity Elective
Transport and store food Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Cookery sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Cook

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    Prepare and cook food to fulfil customer orders.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Fast Food Cook

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    Fast Food Cooks prepare a restricted range of foods in fast food establishments.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Pastrycook's Assistant

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    Pastrycook Assistants assist Pastrycooks by performing routine tasks in the kitchen such as preparing ingredients, and cleaning and storing equipment.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Other Food Trades Assistant

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    Other Food Trades Assistants include jobs like Butcher's Assistant, Chef's Assistant, and Cook's Assistant.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Kitchenhand

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    Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and serving areas; help kitchen staff prepare food.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Cookery

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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