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Premium Thai Culinary & Cultural Experience

Learn practical Thai culinary arts, experience Thai culture and build professional kitchen skills through a structured 9-month programme in Bangkok.

Official Premium Thai Culinary and Cultural Experience course schedule
40 practical sets9 months · one day per week
Choose the correct programme

Two different study options—clearly separated

The 9-month Thai cooking experience and the SIT30821 commercial cookery pathway are not the same programme. Review the details below before registering.

Thai Culinary & Cultural Experience

9-month practical Thai cooking programme

One class per week, with each practical session lasting approximately 3–4 hours. The curriculum covers Thai ingredients, techniques, regional dishes, presentation, culture and a final practical assessment.

9 monthsProgramme length
40 setsPractical curriculum
3–4 hoursPer session
1 day/weekClass frequency
Course fee: ฿69,900
Separate vocational pathway

SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

A separate 12-month commercial-cookery pathway presented in Australian Vocational Thailand partner materials, including workplace experience.

12 monthsProgramme length
1,274 hoursTotal hours
4 stagesAcross 47 weeks
3 monthsInternship component

Issuing organisation, delivery, assessment, award, internship and entry conditions must be confirmed in formal enrolment documents. This pathway is not included automatically in the 9-month Thai course.

Learning experience

Designed learning, not generic icon cards

Each part of the programme is now represented by a purpose-built culinary image and concise, verifiable course information.

Professional practical instruction

Structured demonstrations and hands-on practice with culinary instructors.

Thai ingredients and heritage

Learn seasonings, regional dishes, food traditions and cultural context.

Kitchen skills and presentation

Develop knife skills, food safety, plating, carving and table presentation.

Hospitality skills

Build disciplined kitchen habits and explore further study and career pathways.

Programme partners

Education, culinary training and international practice

HERO Academy connects applicants with the programme pathway. Australian Vocational Thailand and Wandee Culinary Art School provide the vocational and culinary information reflected in the official materials.

HERO AcademyProgramme information and applicant guidance
Australian Vocational ThailandCommercial cookery pathway information
Wandee Culinary Art SchoolThai culinary curriculum and practical training information
Official Chef Murray Twaits biography
Official programme material supplied for Chef Murray Twaits.
International programme director

Chef Murray Twaits

Chef instructor for Australian Vocational Thailand and the Wandee Group’s Western Commercial Cookery and Hospitality programmes.

  • More than 35 years of industry experience across Australia and Thailand
  • Experience designing accredited Australian culinary programmes delivered internationally
  • Author of culinary training resources and coach of award-winning teams
  • International judging experience referenced in the supplied biography
Thai culinary curriculum

40 practical sets in four clear phases

Open a phase to view its ten sessions. The official school notes that the schedule may change according to school requirements.

Sets 01–10Foundations, safety and core techniques
  1. 01Fundamentals of Thai Cooking (theory day)
  2. 02Ingredients and basic seasonings / Thai cooking techniques
  3. 03Kitchen management and equipment / Food safety and hygiene
  4. 04Knife skills (practical foundation) / Stuffed omelet
  5. 05Cutting, slicing and chopping / Fried rice with pork
  6. 06Preparation for Thai dishes / Sour curry paste
  7. 07Shrimp sour curry
  8. 08Tom Kha Gai (chicken coconut soup)
  9. 09Tom Yum Goong
  10. 10Chicken with basil / Sweet-and-sour chicken
Sets 11–20Regional dishes, culture and presentation
  1. 11Garlic fried chicken
  2. 12Som Tum Thai / Papaya salad with fermented fish
  3. 13Larb Moo / Rice powder
  4. 14Grilled chicken / Sweet-and-sour dip / Sticky rice
  5. 15Water chestnuts in coconut milk
  6. 16Modern food plating techniques
  7. 17Art of napkin folding
  8. 18Table setting
  9. 19Thai food heritage
  10. 20Coconut jelly / Pumpkin in coconut milk
Sets 21–30Curries, stir-fries and signature dishes
  1. 21Chicken green curry / Green curry paste
  2. 22Stir-fried shrimp in curry powder
  3. 23Deep-fried fish with chilli sauce
  4. 24Stir-fried shrimp with tamarind sauce
  5. 25Mixed glass noodle salad
  6. 26Stir-fried chicken with ginger
  7. 27Pad Thai
  8. 28Crispy rice with dip
  9. 29Thai spring rolls
  10. 30Pad See Ew
Sets 31–40Craft, advanced dishes and assessment
  1. 31Basic vegetable carving
  2. 32Crispy fried pancake
  3. 33Sticky rice balls in coconut milk
  4. 34Red curry paste
  5. 35Roasted duck
  6. 36Red curry with roasted duck
  7. 37Banana-leaf decoration for food presentation
  8. 38Stir-fried bitter melon with egg
  9. 39Street food: grilled pork
  10. 40Practical assessment
Official programme materials

Review the supplied course documents

Swipe on mobile or select an image to open the full-size official material. These materials remain unaltered.

Separate vocational pathway

SIT30821 units grouped for easier review

The unit titles below follow the supplied partner material. Open each group instead of scrolling through 25 separate cards.

Safety and operationsKitchen, hygiene and workplace
  • SITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
  • SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stock
  • SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
Core cookeryPreparation and menu production
  • SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipment
  • SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  • SITHCCC028Prepare appetizers and salads
  • SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  • SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  • SITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishes
  • SITHCCC036Prepare meat dishes
  • SITHCCC037Prepare seafood dishes
Specialist productionDietary, pastry and service
  • SITHASC024Prepare Asian salads
  • SITHCCC031Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  • SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  • SITHPAT016Produce desserts
  • SITHCCC025Prepare and present sandwiches
  • SITHCCC038Produce and serve food for buffets
  • SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheese
  • SITHCCC044Prepare specialised food items
  • SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Commercial practiceCosting and workplace experience
  • SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
  • SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cook (internship stage)

For the nationally listed qualification details, see SIT30821 on training.gov.au. The delivery and issuing arrangement for this specific Thailand pathway must be verified in the formal enrolment agreement.

Destination Thailand Visa information

Thai culinary study may support a DTV application

Thai culinary training is among the activity categories referenced in Thailand’s DTV framework. A documented course enrolment may support an application, subject to the applicant meeting all official requirements and approval by the responsible Thai authority.

Course documentation

Ask which enrolment and programme documents are available for your application.

Official visa conditions

Review current entry, stay, financial and document requirements with the Thai authority handling your application.

Cultural immersion

Learn Thai ingredients and dishes in their cultural setting while studying in Bangkok.

Independent lifestyle planning

Plan accommodation, work and study independently and in accordance with your visa conditions.

Important: HERO Academy and programme partners do not issue visas or guarantee approval. Visa categories, evidence and decisions are controlled by Thai authorities and may change. Check the latest official requirements before paying or applying. View Thailand MFA information.
Applicant journey

From enquiry to confirmed enrolment

Registration begins with the dedicated Cooking Class form—not the general HERO Academy student form.

01

Cooking Class registration

Choose the 9-month Thai course, the separate SIT30821 pathway or request guidance.

02

Programme consultation

Confirm current dates, availability, fees, entry requirements and your goals.

03

Formal documents

Review the provider, award, payment, cancellation and document conditions before enrolment.

04

Visa application if relevant

Apply independently to the responsible Thai authority using the required evidence.

Cooking Class registration

Register for this programme—not the general student form

The new form identifies your chosen cooking programme and prepares a complete enquiry you can share with HERO Academy. It does not claim that an application was submitted before you send it.

QR code for HERO Academy Cooking Class registrationScan for Cooking Class RegistrationDedicated programme form