Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training (VET): Connecting industry learning to your goals 

From the creative music industry to the dynamic world of hospitality, the field of sports, and the rich diversity of language learning, each course provides practical, hands-on learning experiences. These programs are tailored to equip students with the technical skills and knowledge needed in their field of interest, ensuring they are well-prepared for the real-world challenges of their future careers.

RTO: ELTHAM College
TOID: 20412

SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality

SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery

ELTHAM College VET studies in Hospitality and Cookery are offered through our Swipers Gully Training Restaurant, which is open to the public mornings and evenings during school term. The ELTHAM College VCE VET Hospitality program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications, which are recognised throughout Australia.  

Certificate II in Hospitality (Units 1 and 2) provides students with the necessary training and skills for the achievement of competency in food and beverage service. At ELTHAM College we offer a blended delivery in the first year where students gain experience in both front of house and in-kitchen operations.  

Certificate II in Cookery allows students to work in the kitchen using a limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to produce food and menus. Students work across a range of kitchen functions and activities in preparation for work in the hospitality industry. 

Certificate II in Hospitality (Front of House) allows students to develop the operational skills required for the hospitality industry. Using discretion and judgement they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. 

Learn more about VET studies in Hospitality and Cookery at Swipers Gully Training Restaurant.

10949NAT – Certificate II in Applied Language – Auspiced through RTO Ripponlea 21230

11074NAT – Certificate III in Applied Language - Auspiced through RTO Ripponlea 21230

ELTHAM College offers both the Certificate II and Certificate III in Applied Languages (Chinese). The study of Chinese develops students’ ability to understand and use a language which is spoken by about a quarter of the world’s population. It is the major language of communication in China and Singapore and is widely used by Chinese communities throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia. 

Students develop from a basic to a working knowledge language standard across the two certificates, communicating orally for social purposes and in workplace contexts, and gain skills in reading and writing. 

SIS30122 – Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

VET studies in Sport and Recreation get ELTHAM students involved in a variety of sporting pursuits and recreational activities. You will get to plan, organise and facilitate sport and recreation sessions throughout your studies, developing skills in leadership, communication and organisation. Students learn how to assess and manage risk and obtain a first aid certification  

The Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation is designed for students with an all-round interest in sport and fitness, are or interested in working with the sport and recreation industry, such as gymnasiums, aquatic centres, coaching, outdoor recreation and teaching. 

The Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation is achieved through completion of specified competencies.