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SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Course Overview

This qualification 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 as a commercial cook in various kitchen settings such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias, and coffee shops. This course includes work-based training.

Course Intakes

July, August

Course Duration

78 Weeks

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Level

Level IV

Aims and learning Outcomes

This course is aimed at:

  • Assist the students gain the essential skills and competencies required to work as commercial cooks within the hospitality sector
  • Develop the required skills to effectively operated in a commercial cookery environment and gain knowledge in kitchen operations and hospitality
  • Provide a pathway to further qualifications and learning

Career pathway

  • Chef
  • Sous Chef
  • Chef de Partie
  • Cook

Delivery Method

Face to Face – 3 days per week (20 hours)

Entry Requirements

Students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or over at the time of commencement.
  • Successful completion of year 12 or above
  • English Language (International Students) IELTS 6.0 or higher with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band Or Equivalent (e.g., PTE, TOEFL, EAP, CE etc.)) English language test scores.
  • A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course.

The LLN test will determine whether the student needs additional support to achieve the following ACSF Levels-

  • Learning – Level 3,
  • Reading – Level 3,
  • Writing – Level 3,
  • Oral Communication – Level 3
  • Numeracy – Level 3

Course Content

Direct Entry Students:

Students entering this qualification directly will need to complete ALL the thirty-three (33) units below – 27 Core plus 6 Electives.

Core Units – 27:

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

Elective Units  – 6:

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products

Pathway Students:

Pathway students progressing from SIT30821 (successfully completed with the above 23 units attained with credits granted) will need to complete the following additional 10 units in this course.

Core Units

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

** These units have a pre-requisite – SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety. SITXFSA005 must accordingly be scheduled prior to starting any new term or student group.

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