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CRICOS Course Code: 0100284
Duration: 78 weeks (60 weeks delivery plus 18 weeks term break)

  • Mode of Study
  • Course Description
  • Course Structure
  • Entry Requirement
  • Career Opportunities
  • Education Pathways
  • Exit Point/Award

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

  • Face to Face and Online study-Total of 20 hours per week.
  • *Self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion-Approximately 10 hours per week.
  • 360 hours mandatory work placement.

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management reflects the role of commercial cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. 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 such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management consists of thirty-three (33) units of competency, comprising 27 core units and 6 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.

Core Units

  SITCOM010

  Manage Conflict

  SITXFIN009

  Manage finances within a budget

  SITXHRM008

  Roster staff

  SITXHRM009

  Lead and manage people

  SITXFSA008

  Develop and implement a food safety program

  SITHCCC043

  Work effectively as a cook

  SITHKOP012

  Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

  SITHCCC028

  Prepare appetisers and salads

  SITHCCC031

  Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

  SITHCCC036

  Prepare meat dishes

  SITHCCC037

  Prepare Sea food dishes

  SITXFSA005

  Use hygienic practices for food safety

  SITXWHS007

  Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

  SITXMGT004

  Monitor Work Operations

  SITXINV006

  Receive, store and maintain stock

  SITHKOP010

  Plan and cost recipes

  SITHKOP015

  Design and cost menus

  SITHKOP013

  Plan cooking operations

  SITHCCC042

  Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

  SITHCCC030

  Prepare Vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

  SITHCCC035

  Prepare poultry dishes

  SITHFSA006

  Participate in safe food handling practices

  SITHCCC023

  Use food preparation equipment

  SITHCCC027

  Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

  SITHCCC029

  Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

  SITHCCC041

  Produce cakes, pastries and breads

  SITHPAT006

  Produce desserts

Elective Units

SITXWHS006

Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

BSBTWK501

Lead diversity and inclusion

SITHCCC026

Package prepared foodstuffs

SITHCCC040

Prepare and serve cheese

SITHCCC044

Prepare specialised food items

International Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment

Academic Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.

English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS score 5.5 overall (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE)

• Students are required to complete 360 hours mandatory work placement to complete SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

• Students may request the Australian Health and Management Institute to organize their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a workplace suitability assessment prior to approval

Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:

  • Chef
  • Chef de partie

After successfully achieving SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, graduates may undertake Diploma of Hospitality Management and apply for credit transfer for units of competency included in both qualifications.

Students that successfully complete all 33 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure and 360 hours mandatory work placement, will be issued with SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

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