Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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1.0 |
E Replaces and is equivalent to SITHCCC011A Select, prepare and cook seafood. Title simplified. Unit structure made consistent across all cooking units. Re-worked Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge to better articulate content. Any ‘must’ statements in Range moved to Required Knowledge and Critical aspects for assessment. References to purchasing and supplier negotiation removed. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and cook a range of fish and shellfish dishes following standard recipes. It requires the ability to select, prepare and portion seafood, and to use relevant equipment and cookery methods.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to hospitality and catering organisations, and to cooks who usually work under the guidance of more senior chefs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
This unit must be assessed after the following prerequisite unit: |
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SITXFSA101 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Select ingredients. |
1.1 Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes. 1.2 Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements. 1.3 Identify and select seafood products and other ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements. |
2. Select, prepare and use equipment. |
2.1 Select knives and other equipment of correct type and size. 2.2 Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use. 2.3 Use knives and other equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions. |
3. Portion and prepare ingredients. |
3.1 Thaw frozen seafood safely. 3.2 Sort and assemble ingredients according food production sequencing. 3.3 Weigh and measure ingredients and create portions according to recipe. 3.4 Use seafood preparation techniques according to recipe. 3.5 Minimise waste and store reusable by-products. |
4. Cook fish and shellfish. |
4.1 Select and use seafood cookery methods . 4.2 Prepare seafood accompaniments and add sauces as required. 4.3 Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility. |
5. Present fish and shellfish. |
5.1 Portion and serve fish and shellfish according to recipe requirements. 5.2 Add sauces and garnishes according to standard recipes. 5.3 Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation . 5.4 Store dishes in appropriate environmental conditions . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure use of:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Food production requirements may include: |
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Seafood products may be fresh, frozen or preserved, from ocean or freshwater, and may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Preparation may include: |
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Cookery methods may include: |
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Food quality adjustments may relate to: |
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To adjust presentation may involve: |
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Environmental conditions relates to appropriate: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hospitality
Competency Field
Commercial Cookery and Catering