SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
CRICOS Course Code: 114074A

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

CRICOS Course Code: 114074A (Hospitality Management)

Program Description

This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who hold supervisory or team-leading positions within a kitchen environment. These professionals operate independently or with limited guidance, utilizing their discretion to address non-routine challenges that arise during food preparation and service.

By completing this qualification, individuals gain the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage kitchen operations, ensuring that high standards of food quality and safety are maintained. This program provides a pathway to employment in various organizations, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. Additionally, it equips graduates with the expertise to potentially run their own small businesses within these sectors.

Overall, this qualification not only prepares emerging chefs for immediate roles in the hospitality industry but also lays a solid foundation for future career advancement and entrepreneurship in culinary industry.

Course Language
  • English
Mode
  • Face to face delivery
  • This program will be delivered in the classroom.
  • Practical face to face training will be provided in a commercial training kitchen. A work placement is also required.
Fees
  • Course Fee: $14,850
  • Material Fee: $400
  • Enrolment Fee (Non Refundable): $250
Age Requirements
  • Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Duration
This qualification will be delivered over a total course duration of 78 weeks, which includes 61 weeks of instruction and 17 weeks of holidays. All structured activities are scheduled for 20 hours per week, although students may be required to work additional hours during placement weeks to complete their placement hours on time.
Work Based Training

Each student is required to participate in practical training with a host organization, which includes work shifts tailored to fulfill the criteria for the designated units. While the host organization will coordinate the specific work shifts directly with the student, it is anticipated that each service period will last approximately 4 hours.

Students must complete around 48 service periods, totaling 192 hours, for the unit SITHCCC043 Work Effectively as a Cook during Term 4, spread over approximately 5 weeks. Additionally, for the unit SITHKOP013 Plan Cooking Operations, students will need to complete 12 service periods, amounting to 48 hours, in Term 6 over roughly 2 weeks.

The Australian School of Business and Trade will facilitate the placement of all students to ensure that international students, particularly those with limited experience in the Australian workplace, are adequately supported.

Who Can Enrol
The intended participants for this program are international applicants who are 18 years of age and older and are looking to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.
Pathways Into The Qualification
Individuals can enrol in the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management even if they have minimal or no vocational experience and do not possess a lower-level qualification.
Pathways From The Qualification
Students who complete this course may choose to continue their education with a range of diploma qualifications, such as the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Employment Pathways From The Qualification
This qualification serves as a pathway to employment in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops, or to operate a small business within these sectors. Potential job titles include chef and chef de partie.
Learning Environment
This course at Australian School of Business and Trade will be delivered face to face in the classroom and in a training kitchen. The training kitchen provides learners with a simulated industry environment where learners can achieve knowledge and skills defined in each unit of competency for this qualification.
Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements as per the qualification details or training package. International students entering this course at Australian School of Business and Trade must meet the following entry requirements;

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or its equivalent is required. For international students, satisfactory completion of studies in the applicant’s home country that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is necessary for entry into all qualifications.

English Requirement

Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent*. For equivalency of various English Languages proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the Student handbook

OR
A minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia

Age Requirement

Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.

Language Literacy & Numeracy Requirement

All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. ASBT utilizes the LLN Robot platform for this assessment. All reports, training supplements, and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of the course.

Course Specific Requirements

Students will need access to a kitchen toolkit which includes a chef’s uniform, safety shoes, various knives and small equipment. This will be arranged and provided by Australian School of Business and Trade.

Applicants will need to be physically able to carry out the manual handling required to perform tasks involved while undergoing training.

As part of this course students are expected to handle complex foods – e.g. cooking various processed or raw meats, poultry, seafood, and dairy items and students must keep in mind of any religious or dietary barriers to handling such foods before enrolling in this course.

Other Requirements

Australian School of Business and Trade provides learners an Office 365 account (free of charge) with access to online Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive etc to facilitate the training and communication. Australian School of Business and Trade will provide access to computers/laptops during classroom hours. However, for students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows/macOS operating system at their own cost.

Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and the student needs to possess basic computer skills.

Course Structure

Core Units:

CodeTitlePre-requisite
SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipmentSITXFSA005
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookerySITXFSA005
SITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and saladsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesSITXFSA005
SITHCCC031Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesSITXFSA005
SITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishesSITXFSA005
SITHCCC036Prepare meat dishesSITXFSA005
SITHCCC037Prepare seafood dishesSITXFSA005
SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breadsSITXFSA005
SITHPAT016Produce dessertsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cookSITXFSA005
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipesNil
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safetyNil
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practicesNil
SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stockSITXFSA005
SITHKOP012Develop recipes for special dietary requirementsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC027
SITHKOP010
SITHCCC042
SITHKOP013Plan cooking operationsSITXFSA005
SITHKOP015Design and cost menusSITHKOP010
SITXCOM010Manage conflictNil
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetNil
SITXFSA008Develop and implement a food safety programSITXFSA005
SITXFSA006Roster staffNil
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleNil
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsNil
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practicesNil

Elective Units:

CodeTitlePre-requisite
SITHCCC026Package prepared foodstuffsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC038Produce and serve food for buffetsSITXFSA005
SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheeseSITXFSA005
SITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipmentNil
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skillsNil
SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practicesNil
For Admissions
For more information (including intake dates), please contact our helpful admissions team at admissions@asbt.com.au or call 39124 9840.

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