Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 1:38 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Asian Cookery
Certificate II in Asian Cookery
SIT20516
AZV0
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/04/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 03/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare Asian food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in Asian kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, and cafés.
Possible job titles include:
fast food cook
takeaway cook.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:- eight (8) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWR41 | SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ38 | SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ17 | SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWS30 | SITHASC001 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWS02 | SITHCCC011 | Use cookery skills effectively | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWS11 | SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ50 | SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUH64 | BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J430 | SIT20412 | Certificate II in Asian Cookery | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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