SIT40821 Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 119852A
Who this is for?
Go deeper into the flavours, techniques and traditions that define Asian cuisine. This qualification is for cooks ready to broaden their expertise, take on greater responsibility and bring a more advanced level of skill to the professional kitchen.
Cooks Ready To Specialise
Build deeper capability across Asian ingredients, techniques and regional dishes while strengthening your professional kitchen skills.
Experienced Hospitality Professionals
Expand your culinary repertoire and open pathways into restaurants and kitchens specialising in Asian cuisine.
Aspiring Senior Cooks
Develop the planning, production and workplace skills needed to take greater ownership of kitchen operations.
Future Asian Cuisine Leaders
Combine advanced cookery with leadership and operational skills to prepare for more senior roles across the industry.
What you will learn
Take your Asian cookery skills further through advanced preparation, production and kitchen operations. Develop capability across regional dishes, traditional techniques, menu planning, recipe costing, special dietary requirements and the leadership skills needed to coordinate professional kitchen operations.
Units of competency
- SITHASC026 — Prepare curry pastes and powders
- SITHASC038 — Prepare Indian pickles and chutneys
- SITHASC035 — Prepare tandoori dishes
- SITHASC036 — Prepare Indian breads
- SITHCCC026 — Package prepared foodstuffs
- SITHCCC027 — Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITXCCS014 — Provide service to customers
Course Credit
You can apply for course credit, a process that recognises prior study, skills and knowledge. Graduates from recognised institutions providing evidence of their previous studies and industry experience can apply for course credit, also known as Advanced Standing, RPL, Academic Credit or Credit Transfer.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent senior secondary studies in the applicant's home country, comparable to Australian senior secondary education.
Relevant Work Experience
Considered without the minimum education requirements if they have relevant work experience in the chosen area of study and demonstrate the capacity to meet course requirements. However, a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience is expected. Each case will be reviewed individually, with evidence such as an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples, and curriculum vitae.
Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent senior secondary studies in the applicant's home country, comparable to Australian senior secondary education.
Relevant Work Experience
Considered without the minimum education requirements if they have relevant work experience in the chosen area of study and demonstrate the capacity to meet course requirements. However, a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience is expected. Each case will be reviewed individually, with evidence such as an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples, and curriculum vitae.
English Language Requirements
To meet the Student visa English requirement, you need an approved English test taken within the last two years, with at least:
IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.0 overall
PTE Academic: 47
TOEFL iBT: 67
or an equivalent score in another test approved by the Department of Home Affairs
You may not need a test if you hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Ireland, or if you have completed at least five years of study in English in an approved country. Requirements can change, so check homeaffairs.gov.au before you apply.
Residency Requirements
Domestic applicants must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an eligible Australian visa (e.g. Pacific Engagement visa & Australian permanent humanitarian visa).
Applicants who hold, or plan to apply for, an Australian student visa must apply as an international student.
Proof of citizenship, residency or visa status, including any visa conditions, will be required at enrolment.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) requirements
Before you enrol, you will complete an LLND assessment to check that your skills suit this course. It takes about 45-60 minutes and is done online. It is not a pass-or-fail test; we use the results to plan any support you need.
This course requires you to:
- read and follow workplace instructions, procedures and documents
- carry out workplace calculations, such as quantities, costs and budgets
- write reports and complete workplace records
- use our online learning portal to access materials and submit assessments
Digital skills: You will need basic computer skills: using email, browsing the internet, and opening, completing and uploading documents. You will also need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection for study outside class.
For international students, this is in addition to the Student visa English requirement.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) requirements
Before you enrol, you will complete an LLND assessment to check that your skills suit this course. It takes about 45-60 minutes and is done online. It is not a pass-or-fail test; we use the results to plan any support you need.
This course requires you to:
- read and follow workplace instructions, procedures and documents
- carry out workplace calculations, such as quantities, costs and budgets
- write reports and complete workplace records
- use our online learning portal to access materials and submit assessments
Digital skills: You will need basic computer skills: using email, browsing the internet, and opening, completing and uploading documents. You will also need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection for study outside class.
For international students, this is in addition to the Student visa English requirement.
Career Pathways
Possible Careers and Outcomes
Fees Structure
Total Fees
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
Non-Tuition Fee
A$2,000
A$2,000
Tuition Fee
A$25,500
A$30,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. Contact our Admissions team to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. You can see our classroom at Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, talk with our team and find out more about the courses we offer.
Student visa holders can currently work up to 48 hours a fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. Conditions can change, so check homeaffairs.gov.au.
Yes. If you have already completed the same or an equivalent unit of competency with any Australian RTO, send us your verified transcript or Statement of Attainment and we will grant credit transfer at no cost. For international students, credit transfer may shorten your course, and we will update your CoE and fees.
No. Fees are paid in instalments set out in your Letter of Offer and Written Agreement.
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