
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Duration: 78 Weeks
Tuition Fees (Onshore): $12,000
Tuition Fees (Offshore): $13,500
Material Fees: $1,000
Total Work Placement Hours: 240 Hours

Course Details
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 latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT40521
Entry Requirements:
To gain admission to the Australian College of Technical Studies, you are required to meet the following entry requirements:
1. Age and Education:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Completion of the equivalent of Year 12 education is mandatory.
2. Course Entry Interview and LLN Assessment:
- Participation in a course entry interview is necessary to assess your suitability for the course and determine your specific student needs.
- The interview will also include a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.
- To be eligible for entry, you must achieve an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level of 4 in reading, writing, numeracy, and oral communication.
3. English Language Proficiency:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 or equivalent is required.
- Test results must be no more than 2 years old.
- Alternatively, English language competence can be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Education for a minimum of 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- Completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course at an Australian Registered Training Organization (RTO).
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
- Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted, provided the results are equivalent to IELTS 5.5. You are required to provide your test results for verification.
Please ensure that you meet these entry requirements before applying to the Australian College of Technical Studies.
Delivery Mode
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self- study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required.
Course Units
The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | Core |
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Core |
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | Core |
| SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Core |
| SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Core |
| SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | Core |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | Core |
| SITHKOP012* | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations | Core |
| SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus | Core |
| SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | Core |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | Core |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Core |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Core |
| SITXFSA008* | Develop and implement a food safety program | Core |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | Core |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Prepare and monitor budgets | Core |
| SITXCCS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practice | Core |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective |
| SITHCCC039 | Produce pates and terrines | Elective |
| SITXCCS015 | Enhance customer service experiences | Elective |
| SITXINV007 | Purchase goods | Elective |
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations | Elective |
Please note that where you have already completed units from the SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will receive credit transfer and complete your course in a short duration and with reduced fees. Further information will be provided on application.

