SIT31121 - Certificate III in
Asian Cookery

This qualification at EI is currently available only to domestic students.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The SIT31121 – Certificate III in Asian Cookery is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares students for work as cooks specialising in Asian cuisine. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a wide variety of well-developed cooking skills and a solid understanding of kitchen operations to produce Asian dishes and menu items in a commercial food environment.

Students build practical competence in preparing Asian-style food — including appetisers, snacks, soups, stocks, sauces, rice and noodle dishes, and other cooked meals. Alongside cooking techniques, the course emphasises safe food handling, hygiene, proper use of kitchen equipment, recipe planning and costing, stock management, workplace safety, and general kitchen operations. Graduates are expected to work with some independence and judgment, guided by standard procedures and workplace plans.

This qualification provides a pathway for cooks to work in venues where Asian food is prepared and served, including restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, clubs and similar hospitality settings.

Campus
West Melbourne, Thomastown, Lalor
Course Duration
52 Weeks (including term breaks)
Next Intake
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Course Fee
AUD 10,000

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
  • Individuals may be expected to demonstrate basic language, literacy and numeracy skills, and have an interest in cooking and hospitality.

Please note:This qualification at EI is currently available only to domestic students.

For more information, please see

Entry Requirement Policy and Procedure

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This qualification is ideal for individuals who:

  • Wish to start a career in Asian cuisine or broaden their cookery skills to include Asian cooking;
  • Want to work in kitchens specialising in Asian food in restaurants, cafés, hotels or similar venues;
  • Are motivated to develop practical culinary skills and workplace knowledge relevant to commercial cookery operations.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates are prepared to work as cooks in settings where Asian cuisine is featured.

Typical roles and workplaces may include:

  • Cook in an Asian restaurant or café
  • Kitchen Cook in hotels, pubs or clubs offering Asian-style menus
  • Kitchen assistant or cook in catering operations focusing on Asian dishes

The qualification prepares students to contribute effectively in busy commercial kitchens, offering a foundation for further career growth in hospitality.

For more information please visit the Your Career at

https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/SIT31121

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYS

After successfully completing SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie, students may progress to higher-level hospitality and patisserie qualifications, including:

These pathways help expand skills, increase job opportunities, and develop career progression potential in the hospitality industry.

COURSE DETAILS

This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare Asian food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations where Asian food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs and cafés.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Work Placement

Everest Institute will organize Work Placement after consultations and formal agreements with individual students and relevant organizations.

You may also need to obtain evidence of a Police Check to ensure participation in Fieldwork Placement.

Course Units

To achieve this qualification, students must complete 24 units, comprising of:

  • 17 core units
  • 7 elective units