SIT40821 - Certificate IV in
Asian Cookery

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

COURSE OVERVIEW

The SIT40821 – Certificate IV in Asian Cookery is a nationally recognised qualification designed for cooks and chefs who wish to take on supervisory or team-leading roles in kitchens specialising in Asian cuisine. Graduates develop advanced cooking skills and comprehensive kitchen management capabilities, enabling them to operate independently or with minimal supervision, and to respond to non-routine challenges in a commercial kitchen.

The course covers a broad selection of Asian culinary techniques — from appetisers and snacks, through stocks, soups and sauces, to rice, noodles, salads, main dishes and full cooked meals. Alongside cooking, students learn menu and recipe planning, cost control, kitchen operations management (including stock, inventory and workflow), workplace health and safety, food hygiene, and staff supervision.

By the end of the program, graduates will be equipped to lead sections of a kitchen, coordinate food production, manage staff or work as senior cooks in restaurants, cafes, hotels or other hospitality venues that serve Asian food.

Campus
West Melbourne, Thomastown, Lalor
Course Duration
26 Weeks (including term breaks)
Next Intake
Enquire Now at [email protected]
Course Fee
AUD 5,000

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:

  • Have basic cookery skills (or related experience) and wish to specialise in Asian cuisine.
  • Aspire to take on supervisory or leadership roles in kitchens.
  • Want to deepen their culinary skills with a focus on Asian cookery: regional dishes, sauces, stocks, rice/noodles, and more.
  • Seek employment in restaurants, cafés, hotels, catering companies or similar venues offering Asian-style menus.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

Typical roles and workplaces may include:

  • Senior Cook / Chef de Partie (Asian cuisine)
  • Section Chef or Kitchen Supervisor (Asian kitchens)
  • Sous Chef or Junior Chef (in establishments with Asian menus)
  • Specialist Cook (rice/noodle dishes, sauces, regional Asian cuisine)
  • Team Leader or Kitchen Production Coordinator in a hospitality setting

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

Possible workplaces include restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs, pubs, casual dining venues and catering businesses that offer Asian food.

For more information please visit the Your Career at

https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/SIT40821

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYS

After successfully completing SIT40821 – Certificate IV in Asian Cookery, students may progress to higher-level hospitality or management 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 chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in kitchens preparing Asian food. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

This qualification provides a pathway to work 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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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 30 units, comprising of

  • 23core units
  • 7 elective units