Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Asian Cookery

Certificate II in Asian Cookery

Qualification
National Code:
SIT20412
State Code:
J430
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2013
Approved Date
04/06/2013
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
30/07/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 30/07/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in Asian kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.

Job roles
This qualification provides a pathway to work in Asian kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs and cafes.

Possible job titles include:
fast-food cook
take-away cook.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:
- eight (8) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from the elective units listed
- two (2) units from the elective units listed, elsewhere in SIT12 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
WF670 SITHKOP101 Clean kitchen premises and equipment 10 Unit of competency
WF792 SITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable items 10 Unit of competency
WF812 SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices 15 Unit of competency
WF591 SITHASC201 Produce dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery 70 Unit of competency
WF620 SITHCCC207 Use cookery skills effectively 40 Unit of competency
WF610 SITHCCC101 Use food preparation equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF779 SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Unit of competency
S8083 BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5097 TLIE1005A Carry out basic workplace calculations 20 Unit of competency
WF613 SITHCCC104 Package prepared foodstuffs 6 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
WF780 SITXFSA201 Participate in safe food handling practices 35 Unit of competency
WF611 SITHCCC102 Prepare simple dishes 20 Unit of competency
WF592 SITHASC202 Produce Asian appetisers and snacks 60 Unit of competency
WF596 SITHASC206 Produce Asian rice and noodles 40 Unit of competency
WF595 SITHASC205 Produce Asian salads 40 Unit of competency
WF594 SITHASC204 Produce Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments 20 Unit of competency
WF593 SITHASC203 Produce Asian stocks and soups 25 Unit of competency
WF597 SITHASC207 Produce curry pastes and powders 25 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WF748 SITXCOM201 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
WF667 SITHIND201 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 15 Unit of competency
WF781 SITXFSA202 Transport and store food 12 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S599 SIT20407 Certificate II in Hospitality (Asian Cookery) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZV0 SIT20516 Certificate II in Asian Cookery Qualification
VET Info Notes
Equivalent to SIT20407
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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