Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Provider:
Course Code:
SIT40521
CRICOS Code:
109678D
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Duration:
78-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 11,250 - 16,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of chefs and 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.

Course Structure

Participants need to complete (33) thirty-three units of competency, consisting of:

Core Units:

  1. SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment
  2. SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  3. SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads
  4. SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  5. SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  6. SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  7. SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishes
  8. SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishes
  9. SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishes
  10. SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  11. SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  12. SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook
  13. SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
  14. SITHKOP012* Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
  15. SITHKOP013* Plan cooking operations
  16. SITHKOP015* Design and cost menus
  17. SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
  18. SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
  19. SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
  20. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  21. SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  22. SITXFSA008* Develop and implement a food safety program
  23. SITXHRM008 Roster staff
  24. SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
  25. SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
  26. SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
  27. SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Elective Units:

  1. SITHCCC039* Produce pates and terrines
  2. SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese
  3. SITHCCC044* Prepare specialised food items
  4. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  5. SITXINV007 Purchase goods
  6. SITXINV008 Control stock

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

To gain entry into this course, participants should have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies.

Every learner must go through a Pre-Training Review (PTR) Process. The PTR process includes a PTR form, mandatory LLN Test and a computer self-assessment test which is reviewed by the Student Support Services team.

Minimum Age to Apply Students must be of 18 years of age to apply.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) An IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required for entry into this program.

Pathway

  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man + Ad.Dip Hos Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man + Ad.Dip Hos Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man + Grad.Dip Man
  • Cert III Com Cook + Cert IV Kit Man + Dip Hos Man + Grad.Dip Man

Career Opportunities

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. Possible job titles include:
  • Chef
  • Chef de partie
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification.

Internship or Work Placements

Compulsory Work based training - It is a requirement of gaining this qualification that the students complete a work placement at an approved hospitality enterprise(s). The institute has an agreement with a range of approved hospitality enterprises for work placement.

Practical Training held at 9 Nicholson Street, Bentleigh, VIC 3204.

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