Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Students selecting this course are required to attend evening classes in Year 2 to participate in dinner service at The Davidson Restaurant. Service classes are scheduled across Term 2 or 3 for approximately 12 weeks – timetable confirmed at the commencement of Year 2.
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Apply a range of cookery techniques and methods to prepare a variety of dishes professionally
- Gain skills in using food preparation equipment and maintaining their cleanliness
- Develop and apply safe food handling practices and maintain a hygienic kitchen environment
- Maintain the quality of perishable items and effectively work with others
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
- ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment
- Certificate II in Cookery qualification
Dress code and course materials
Assessment is based on
- Hands-on work
- Online assignments and quizzes
- Practical assessment in The Davidson Restaurant – Dinner service
Further study options
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
- Certificate III in Patisserie
- Certificate IV in Patisserie
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= Guaranteed Gordon pathway course
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are currently closed and will re-open early August
Please express your interest in this course with your school VET Coordinator.
2026 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 7 Aug 2025 Close: 15 Mar 2026 |
Class Day |
Part Time | Delivered Geelong City Campus |
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2026 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 7 Aug 2025 Close: 15 Mar 2026 |
Class Day |
Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student |
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Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units