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Certificate IV in Asian Cookery

This qualification is for chefs and cooks who supervise or lead a team in kitchens that make Asian food. It covers a wide range of Asian dishes, recipe costing, planning kitchen work, rostering and managing people, budgets and safety. Asian food chefs with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT40816 Certificate IV in Asian Cookery (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Chefs who lead a team in a restaurant, hotel, club, pub or café kitchen that serves Asian food.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Asian chef
  • Chef de partie
  • Sous chef
  • Kitchen supervisor

Qualification structure

30 units must be completed: 3 units from Group A below. 2 units from Group A, Group B or Group C below. 2 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Core units

23 units
  1. BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
  2. SITHASC020 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery
  3. SITHASC021 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks
  4. SITHASC022 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian stocks and soups
  5. SITHASC023 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments
  6. SITHASC024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian salads
  7. SITHASC025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian rice and noodles
  8. SITHASC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian cooked dishes
  9. SITHCCC023 (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
  10. SITHCCC042 (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  11. SITHCCC043 (has a prerequisite)Work effectively as a cook
  12. SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
  13. SITHKOP013 (has a prerequisite)Plan cooking operations
  14. SITXCOM010Manage conflict
  15. SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
  16. SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  17. SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  18. SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
  19. SITXHRM008Roster staff
  20. SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
  21. SITXINV006 (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
  22. SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
  23. SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

39 units

Group A - Asian Cookery

  1. SITHASC026 (has a prerequisite)Prepare curry pastes and powders
  2. SITHASC028 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian desserts
  3. SITHASC029 (has a prerequisite)Produce Japanese cooked dishes
  4. SITHASC030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare sashimi
  5. SITHASC031 (has a prerequisite)Prepare sushi
  6. SITHASC032 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Japanese desserts
  7. SITHASC033 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dim sum
  8. SITHASC034 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Chinese roast meat and poultry dishes
  9. SITHASC035 (has a prerequisite)Prepare tandoori dishes
  10. SITHASC036 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Indian breads
  11. SITHASC037 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Indian sweetmeats
  12. SITHASC038 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Indian pickles and chutneys

Group B - Commercial Cookery and Catering

  1. SITHCCC026 (has a prerequisite)Package prepared foodstuffs
  2. SITHCCC032 (has a prerequisite)Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
  3. SITHCCC033 (has a prerequisite)Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods
  4. SITHCCC038 (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
  5. SITHCCC044 (has a prerequisite)Prepare specialised food items
  6. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
  7. SITXFSA008 (has a prerequisite)Develop and implement a food safety program
  8. SITHKOP011 (has a prerequisite)Plan and implement service of buffets
  9. SITHKOP012 (has a prerequisite)Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
  10. SITHKOP014Plan catering for events or functions

Group C - Food and Beverage

  1. SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
  2. SITHFAB023 (has a prerequisite)Operate a bar
  3. SITHFAB025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  4. SITHFAB027 (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage
  5. SITHFAB034 (has a prerequisite)Provide table service of food and beverage

Group D - General electives

  1. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  4. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
  5. SIRXOSM006 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage social media and online strategies
  6. SIRXOSM007 (has a prerequisite)Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
  7. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  8. SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
  9. SITXFIN008Interpret financial information
  10. SITXINV007Purchase goods
  11. SITXINV008Control stock
  12. SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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