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About the course
This Certificate II in Cookery builds essential skills and knowledge for entry-level kitchen operations. You’ll develop confidence with fundamental culinary techniques, practical food preparation tasks, and routine kitchen work across a variety of settings. The course is designed as a starting point for vocational training in cookery and supports progression into further hospitality qualifications in culinary practice at Certificate level. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.
Career outcome
Graduates may seek entry-level work supporting kitchen operations in hospitality and institutional food service settings. Typical workplaces include restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, as well as aged care facilities, hospitals, schools and other institutions. This Certificate II in Cookery can also provide a pathway into further cookery study and development in culinary roles at Certificate level. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
