Noosa District State High School

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Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations is a VET qualification, which is nationally recognised. This qualification is delivered under an agreement with another Registered Training Organisation and students who enrol in this course will use their VETiS funding. This is a practical course focused on 'back of house' activities. These include the preparation and presentation of simple dishes, appetisers, salads and sandwiches in the school's commercial kitchen, as well as espresso coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. A Responsible Service of Alcohol is part of the program. Students must complete 12 service periods in the hospitality industry as part of the course requirements.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the hospitality industry as a cook, sandwich hand and catering assistant and is the first step in a career as a chef.

Delivery mode

Noosa District State High School offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Tulip Street, Cooroy
  • 280 Newspaper Hill Rd, Belli Park
  • 120 Summit Road, Pomona

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unknown
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with Noosa District State High School to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate II in Kitchen Operations will prepare you for the following roles.

Apprentice Chef

An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qu...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Kitchen Attendant

A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple m...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Catering Assistant

A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to det...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Cooks Assistant

A Cooks Assistant helps chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff in a commercial kitchen. You might get ingredients ready or prepare simple food items ...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

Sandwich Hand

A Sandwich Hand works in the kitchen area of a café, restaurant or other food establishment that offers basic meals. You’ll prepare ingredients by ...

Avg yearly income $55,276
Entry barriers Low

About Noosa District State High School

Noosa District SHS is a unique three-campus Independent Public School that fosters care and compassion whilst striving for excellence in both our Junior and Senior Secondary schooling. We offer world class education for our students, providing a diverse educational program that caters for academic, vocational, civic, sporting and cultural pursuits in a 21st Century learning environment.

Our academic success, vocational pathways, early tertiary programs, school based traineeships, quality teaching as well as a wide range of extra-curricular activities enable Noosa District State High School to truly provide excellence through our diversity so that every student has the opportunity to achieve success.