Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 1:38 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Asian Cookery

Certificate II in Asian Cookery

Qualification
National Code:
SIT20516
State Code:
AZV0
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
03/03/2016
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
350
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVJ68 TLIE1005 Carry out basic workplace calculations 20 Unit of competency
AUL22 BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AWS10 SITHCCC004 Package prepared foodstuffs 6 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
AWQ48 SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices 35 Unit of competency
AWS09 SITHCCC002 Prepare and present simple dishes 20 Unit of competency
AWS29 SITHASC002 Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks 60 Unit of competency
AWS25 SITHASC006 Prepare Asian rice and noodles 40 Unit of competency
AWS26 SITHASC005 Prepare Asian salads 40 Unit of competency
AWS27 SITHASC004 Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments 20 Unit of competency
AWS28 SITHASC003 Prepare Asian stocks and soups 25 Unit of competency
AWS24 SITHASC007 Prepare curry pastes and powders 25 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AWQ66 SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
AWR47 SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 15 Unit of competency
AWQ49 SITXFSA003 Transport and store food 12 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J430 SIT20412 Certificate II in Asian Cookery Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR00750) HOSPITALITY - ASIAN COOKERY (LEVEL 2) Traineeship