Certificate II in Hospitality

Certificate II in Hospitality This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities work in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and serviced. Program Qualification SIT20313 National or State Accreditation National Course Aims This program includes students learning skills that may seek employment in restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. It may also provide credit towards an apprenticeship. Contribution to VCAL/VCE VCAL: One credit towards a VCAL learning program is awarded on successful completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum. VCE: Students who complete this program may be eligible for recognition of two or more units at units 1 & 2 level and a units 3 & 4 sequences. ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study. Please note: The student must already have English and three other fully scored VCE/VET subjects to create the primary four. Potential pathways Apprenticeship Certificate III in Hospitality -Commercial Cookery Certificate III in Food & Beverage Service Diploma of Hospitality Potential occupations Food & Beverage Attendant Hospitality Manager Chef Cafe Owner/Manager Kitchen Assistant Occupational Health & Safety Students are required to wear protective footwear and other protective items as required under OH&S legislation. More information will be provided at commencement of the program Additional Requirements/Information Students may be required to purchase extra ingredients throughout this program. Cluster Provider Ballarat High School Sturt Street, Ballarat Registered Training Organisation Kangan Institute of TAFE RTO Code 0306 Program Length 2 years Day and Time 1st year: Terms 1 & 4 Thursday 1.30pm to 5.30pm Terms 2 & 3 Thursday 1.30pm to 6.30pm 2nd year: Terms 1-4 Tuesday 1.30pm to 6.30pm Program material costs (approximate only) 1st year $375 2nd year $290 Structured Workplace Learning 5 days a year Outcomes Satisfactory completion of this two year program entitles the student to a Certificate II in Hospitality. Enrolment Type VES 1st year units of competency SIRWHS101 BSBWOR203B SITHCCC101 SITHCCC201 SITHIND201 SITXINV202 SITXINV202 SITXFASA101 SITHCCC102 Participate in safe work practices Work effectively with others Use food preparation equipment Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery Source and use information on the hospitality industry Clean kitchen premises and equipment Maintain the quality of perishable items Use hygienic practices for food safety Prepare simple dishes 2nd year units of competency SITHCCC202 SITHCCC203 SITHCCC204 SITHCCC207 SITXINV301 Prepare appetizers and salads Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes Use cookery skills effectively Purchase goods Commencement of program will be dependent on adequate student numbers for enrolment and funding. Programs and units of competency are subject to change prior to commencement.

What is VET in Schools (VETiS) VETiS stands for Vocational Educational & Training in Schools programs undertaken as part of their secondary school studies. VETiS programs offer students nationally or state recognised vocational certificates, which are endorsed for recognition in both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster The Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster is a partnership between 17 senior secondary education providers (member schools) within the region and the Highlands Local Learning and Employment Network (HLLEN). The region encompasses Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Beaufort, Daylesford, Derrinallum, Lake Bolac and Maryborough. Participating members are from all education sectors; government, catholic and independent. We also have participation from students in non-cluster member schools from other regions where space permits. Participating Member Schools Bacchus Marsh College Ballarat Christian College Ballarat High School Beaufort Secondary College Daylesford Secondary College Federation College Highview College Loreto College Phoenix P-12 Community College Ballarat Clarendon College Ballarat Grammar Ballarat Secondary College Damascus College Derrinallum College Lake Bolac College Mount Clear College St Patrick's College Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster is located at Level 1, 36 Camp Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 VETiS Cluster Coordinator Stacey Gill (03) 5336 5017 How does VET work? A VET in Schools Program is usually made up of: VET units of competency: Delivered by a registered training organisation (e.g. TAFE), the students home school or another schools within the Central Highlands Region. Contribution to VCE With the exception of English there is no limit on the VET programs that may contribute to satisfactory completion of the VCE. VET may be fully incorporated into the VCE as VCE VET or Block Credit Programs. VCE VET Programs: Are fully recognised within the Units 1-4 structure of the VCE and have equal status with other VCE studies; May offer scored assessment and provide a study score (selected programs only); All three sequences other than English, can be approved VCE VET Unit 3 & 4 sequences, with study scores; Scored VCE VET programs contribute directly to the ATAR in the Primary 4 or as a 5th or 6th study increment. Entry Level VETiS programs are available to Year 10, 11 & 12 students. Please note that preference will be given to suitable Year 11 applicants. This is due to most programs being undertaken over a two year period. Block credit VET programs Students who undertake VET programs not included in the suite of approved VCE VET programs may be eligible for credit towards their VCE. VTAC may award students who receive a Units 3 & 4 sequence through Block Credit recognition a 10% increment towards their ATAR. VET increases students' learning potential Broadens VCE/VCAL options; Develops students' capacity to make decisions and solve problems; Helps students to gain confidence and improve communication and interpersonal skills through learning in an adult environment; Fosters positive feedback by enabling students to demonstrate specific skills and competency; Matches student interests and career directions through the provision of strong pathways. VET gives national or state qualification & skills Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a nationally or state accredited vocational training Certificate or Statement of Attainment; VET qualifications may articulate directly into further education and training at TAFE through documented pathway agreements; VET provides access to a range of different technologies related to the type and place of work. VET increases students' learning potential Multiplies post-school opportunities; Provides the opportunity to trial a career. Helps students explore possible areas of interest which promote further study and work choices; Allows a student to develop strong links with industry and local community employers, i.e. students may be offered part-time/casual work; Improves employment prospects; Helps students gain knowledge of employers expectations and real working conditions; Develops students capacity for cooperation, teamwork and leadership skills development; Assists in transition from school to work.

This handbook outlines and extensive selection of VET programs available to students at member schools for 2016. Read the requirements of your selected program carefully. Please note the printed arrangements regarding times, venues and course outlines are subject to change and will be confirmed by a letter to the student in Term 4 2015. THERE ARE FOUR STEPS IN MAKING AN APPLICATION FOR A 2016 VET PROGRAM Step 1 Read the handbook and course requirements carefully. http://highlandsllen.org If unsure about the options, students should consult with their VET Coordinator, Careers Advisor or MIPS Coordinator at your school. Step 2 Online Enrolment: Go to http://www.pathwaysconnect.com/highlands Click on your home school Select the VET program Enter your details Click the declaration and submit to confirm the enrolment Students who do not complete an online enrolment will not be eligible for enrolment in a 2016 VET Program. Online enrolments close 26th of August 2015. Step 3 Attend an interview or orientation session scheduled between last week of term 3 or first week of term 4. Students will be notified by letter with a date and time. If unable to attend the student is required to contract the Highlands VETiS Cluster to arrange another time on 03 5336 5017. Step 4 Students will be notified of a place in the VET program early term 4 2015. Students who accept a place will be required to pay $70 as part payment for material costs payable to the students home school. VET Course Requirements Students enrolling in a VETiS program through the Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster will be required to complete a Commitment (code of conduct) and Medical Forms. Further to this, additional course requirements set out by the Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster must be adhered too. It s important that parents and students take time to read the following course requirements before submitting an enrolment online. 1 Absences Students are permitted to have two absences a semester or four for the year. An additional two approved absences will be allowed for school camps, excursions etc. Where possible students are required to notify their VET Coordinator and Program Teacher of their absence in advance. Home schools will not be responsible to notify the program teacher. 2 Punctuality All students are expected to arrive on time to class. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes after the class has started, and without an adequate reason will not be allowed entry and will be marked absent. 3 Work Requirements All tasks as assigned by the program teacher are to be completed by the due date. Students who fail to meet deadlines will be given a warning and a second submission date will be negotiated. Students who fail to complete set tasks, by the end of the term that the tasks were set, may face withdrawal from the program. 4 Unique Student Identifier (USI), Student Commitment & Medical Forms From 1 January 2015, all students doing nationally recognised training need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This includes students doing Vocational Education Training (VET) in schools. A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters. Creating a USI is free. It creates a secure online record of your nationally recognised training that you can access anytime and anywhere, and it s yours for life. The USI is linked to the National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Data Collection, and this means an individual s nationally recognised training and qualifications gained anywhere in Australia, from different training organisations, will be kept all together. The USI will: link a student's VET achievements, regardless of where in Australia they did the course let students easily access secure digital transcripts of their achievements (transcripts will be available from January 2016) give students more control over their VET information. To apply for a USI is done simply online, by heading to www.usi.gov.au. Student Commitment and Medical forms is part of the enrolment process and outlines all of the student responsibilities in regards to work requirements, student behaviour, course expectations and provides the program teacher information about any medical conditions that the student may have. Failure to complete and submit these forms will jeopardise a student s application for a VETiS program.

5 Program Costs All VETiS programs offered through the Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster attract costs. Through the clustering arrangements these costs are kept to a minimum where possible. Program costs will vary according to the purchase of training hours, the material required by students, trade materials, books and equipment required. It should be noted that student s home school determines the costs. For more information about VETiS fees policy please contact your home school VET Coordinator, Careers Advisor or MIPS Coordinator. Please note: Once students have commenced the course, program costs cannot be refunded. 6 Reports All students undertaking a VETiS program, will receive official written progress reports. These reports are issued by the respective training providers for each program, and supplied to the students home school. These reports will include information on completed competencies, students learning, attendance, behaviour and general comments. Parents will receive a copy of these reports in term 2 and 4. Completed certificates will be sent directly to students home school at the completion of the program. Home schools will forward these certificates to students. It should be noted that completed certificates might not be sent until the following year in accordance with graduation processes from the various TAFE and Training Institutions. Students completing a VETiS program will receive notification of their final results through the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority VRQA. VETiS programs with a study score or inclement at Year 12 will have their results appear as part of their VCAA Study Scores. ATAR contributions are calculated at the Year 12 level only by VTAC and are made available to students by VTAC through normal channels. 7 Student behaviour Currently, there are approximately 600 students undertaking VET programs through the Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster. To ensure the success, continuity and availability of VET programs to all students, it is imperative that students abide by the program teacher s rules and the rules of the host school whenever they are on site. This includes meeting Occupational Health and Safety requirements in and out of the classroom. Attitude and behaviour are to be at a high standard. 8 Catch up classes Where necessary, students may be required to attend catch up classes after school, during the school holidays or on the weekend. The student and/or parent will be required to cover additional costs related to these classes should they be applied. 9 Absences from 2nd year VET programs with scored assessments Second year students who are absent from class on a day when an assessed task is held, should: (i) Contact their VET Coordinator at school and their program teacher by 9.00am. (ii) Provide a detailed parental note immediately upon return to school. A copy should be given to the VET Coordinator by 9.00am and a copy should be faxed to the program teacher. The program teacher in conjunction with the student s VET Coordinator will determine whether the absence is excused and whether rescheduling the missed task will be granted. Students who fail to report to their VET Coordinators on their first day back at school by 9.00am, will not have their assessment task rescheduled. 10 Withdrawal from a VETiS program VET programs are successful because students are able to access programs offered by member schools. It should be noted by students and parents that failure to abide by the above course requirements may result in a student being withdrawn from a program and parent s maybe charged for these costs. 11 Course changes Please note: All course details and delivery arrangements contained in this booklet are subject to change. All final course and delivery arrangements will be confirmed early term 4 2015 via a confirmation letter. All courses require minimum student numbers to proceed. For further information on VET programs, please refer to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vet 12 Block credit recognition Students may be eligible for credit towards the VCE if they have completed or are completing training in a nationally recognised VET qualification that is not included in the suite of approved VCE VET Programs. Credit towards the VCE may be available for full or partial completion of a nationally recognised qualification at the Australian Qualification Framework Level II and above. This credit is referred to as Block Credit 13 Victorian Training Guarantee If you are enrolled at a school, you will not be able to receive a government-subsidised training place for a course through the Victorian Training Guarantee, unless you are undertaking the course as part of a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. The Government supports schools in other ways to offer vocational training to their students, so you should discuss all your options with your school. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/learners/vet/pages/ fundingfaq.aspx

14 Complaints/Grievance Resolution Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster acknowledges that dispute problems, concerns or complaints may arise in relationships at all levels. It is important that satisfactory solutions be found so that matters can be appropriately resolved in a reasonable timeframe. HLLEN VETiS Cluster Complaints/Grievance Resolution procedure is structured to promote fairness, sensitivity, promptness and confidentiality. Matters intended to be managed by this process may include but are not limited to attendance, discrimination, welfare, health and safety, sexual harassment, intimidation, victimisation or violence. This Complaints/Grievance Resolution relates to all student behavioural issues, plus if students are at risk of failing their VETiS subject or if a student or parent has an grievance against a program teacher or Registered Training Organisation. To see the full policy please ask your home school. 15 Access & Equity Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster is committed to the goals of access and equity and aims to provide opportunities for VETiS students, VETiS program and Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster staff that foster fairness, equity, and respect for social and cultural diversity that is free from discrimination, harassment and vilification. Purpose Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster recognises the importance of providing quality facilities and services to assist secondary students in the community to achieve their training needs. To ensure that Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster provides the level of service expected from its staff, program teachers and other stakeholders, to ensure all VETiS secondary students understand the diversity within the Ballarat and surrounding community. Principles Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster principles for access and equity are: 1. Its commitment to coordinate training services to secondary school students in a non-discriminatory, transparent and respectful manner 2. Ensuring that program teachers through their home school or RTO provider are skilled in access and equity issues, including cultural awareness and sensitivity to the requirements of customers and stakeholders with special needs 3. Ensuring Highlands LLEN VETiS Cluster home schools and RTO providers provide facilities that are accessible to VETiS secondary students and other stakeholders of all levels of mobility and physical and intellectual capacity 4. Encourage the participation from disengaged & disadvantage secondary students in VETiS Cluster programs 5. To improve retention rates by providing innovative technical and cultural support to traditionally disadvantaged groups