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.

CodeTitleCore or Elective
SITHCCC023*Use food preparation equipmentCore
SITHCCC027*Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookeryCore
SITHCCC028*Prepare appetisers and saladsCore
SITHCCC029*Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsCore
SITHCCC030*Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesCore
SITHCCC031*Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesCore
SITHCCC035*Prepare poultry dishesCore
SITHCCC036*Prepare meat dishesCore
SITHCCC037*Prepare seafood dishesCore
SITHCCC041*Produce cakes, pastries and breadsCore
SITHCCC042*Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsCore
SITHCCC043*Work effectively as a cookCore
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipesCore
SITHKOP012*Develop recipes for special dietary requirementsCore
SITHKOP013*Plan cooking operationsCore
SITHKOP015*Design and cost menusCore
SITHPAT016*Produce dessertsCore
SITXCOM010Manage conflictCore
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safetyCore
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practicesCore
SITXFSA008*Develop and implement a food safety programCore
SITXHRM003Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXHRM008Roster staffCore
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXINV006*Receive, store and maintain stockCore
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsCore
SITXWHS007Prepare and monitor budgetsCore
SITXCCS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practiceCore
SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheeseElective
SITHCCC038Produce and serve food for buffetsElective
SITHCCC039Produce pates and terrinesElective
SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiencesElective
SITXINV007Purchase goodsElective
BSBCMM411Make presentationsElective

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.