RTO CODE: 45775 | CRICOS CODE: 03964A

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

CRICOS Course CODE: 109614J

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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and
State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Learning Outcomes

Build your knowledge through a combination of theory and practical training to:

  • Prepare a wide range of dishes using varied techniques, tools, and cooking
    ‎methods
  • Design and adjust menus to suit different dietary needs
  • Oversee kitchen operations, including staff rostering and recruitment
  • Manage budgets and financial aspects of kitchen operations
  • Lead and support a diverse team effectively
  • Apply and maintain work health and safety standards

Develop the capabilities needed to advance in your field, including:

  • Completion of a nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification
  • Leadership skills and industry expertise suited for senior kitchen roles in Australia
    and overseas
  • The ability to guide, supervise, and improve team performance in a professional
    kitchen environment

To gain entry into this Course, you must:

  • Must of 18 years of age,
  • To gain entry into this course, participants should
    have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies.
  • An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required for entry into this program. However if a student has an IELTS score of 5.5, the student will be required to complete an English Language course to achieve the required standard prior to commencement of the course.
  • 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 (Student Support Officer, LLN Support Officer, Trainer and Assessor & the Training Manager). The PTR process ensures that educational and support needs of every learner are determined and that the learner is placed into a suitable course based on their career goals, interests, skills and knowledge assessed.

This training product has the following specific student identification requirements for an application for enrolment to be accepted.

Minimum identification requirements that must be met prior to enrolment are:

  • The provision of the student’s Unique Student Identifier (USI), and
  • Valid photo identification (for assessment purposes).

Additional student identification documentation are required for overseas/international students as follows:

  • Copy of Passport
  • National ID
  • Valid visa (for onshore students)
  • Detailed Resume
  • Previous academic records including certificates and transcripts
  • English language competency requirement i.e: IELTS/ PTE/ TOEFL

Duration: 78 Weeks

Tuition fee:

  • $12,500 (onshore international Students)
  • $14,000 (offshore international students)
  • $4,000 (domestic students)

Enrolment Fee: $250

Material Fee: $1000

Course structure:

  • 33 units must be completed:
  • 27 core units
  • 6 elective units

Course Structure

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency , including 5 core and 7 elective units.

Unit code
Unit name
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXINV006
Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHCCC023
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC029
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC028
Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC027
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC030
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035
Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036
Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037
Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041
Produce cakes, pastries and Breads
SITHPAT016
Produce desserts
SITHCCC042
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITHCCC043
Work effectively as a cook
SITXCOM010
Manage conflict
SITXHRM009
Lead and manage people
SITXFIN009
Manage finances within a budget
SITXMGT004
Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXHRM008
Roster staff
SITHKOP013
Plan cooking operations
SITHKOP015
Design and cost menus
SITXFSA008
Develop and implement a food safety program
SITHKOP012
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHCCC039
Produce pates and terrines
SITHCCC044
Prepare Specialised food items
SITHKOP014
Plan catering for event or functions
SITXCCS015
Enhance customer service experience

For Domestic Students:

For International Students: