SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

COURSE CATEGORY: HOSPITALITY
CRICOS CODE - 115340B

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management for international students in Australia

Course Details

Begin a rewarding journey in the culinary arts with a curriculum designed to hone your kitchen management skills, encompassing essential areas like menu design, leadership abilities, financial oversight, and maintaining food safety standards.

This certificate program is distinguished by its strong focus on real-world practice. Dive into practical learning experiences under the guidance of seasoned experts in the field, gaining critical insights into the nuances of managing a kitchen effectively. This hands-on approach not only enhances your technical skills but also cultivates the discipline needed for culinary success.

The course provides a comprehensive education that covers everything from crafting menus to managing teams and understanding financial operations. Beyond these practical skills, the program encourages the development of creativity, flexibility, and strategic thinking—key attributes for successful kitchen management.

Throughout this program, you will enhance your managerial capabilities and deepen your understanding of both the art and science of running a kitchen efficiently. Whether you aspire to lead a kitchen team, or aim for roles such as Head Chef, Sous Chef, Catering Manager, or Food and Beverage Manager, our Certificate IV opens the door to numerous exciting and lucrative career opportunities.

Join us on this transformative journey where your culinary passion is shaped into a thriving and professional career. The SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is your key to a dynamic and successful future in the world of culinary leadership.

A minimum of 18 years.

CBM (College of Business Management) sets forth specific admission criteria for international students, which include:

  • Completion of Year 12 or its international equivalent.
  • Participation in an entry interview to assess both course suitability and individual student needs.
  • Possession of a valid study visa.
  • Completion of an ACSF-level assessment for language, literacy, and numeracy skills.
  • A minimum IELTS score of 5.5, with test results not older than two years.

Additionally, proficiency in English can be demonstrated through any of the following documented evidence:

  • Having received education for five years in an English-speaking country.
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

It should be noted that other English language assessments such as PTE and TOEFL are also acceptable. Students must submit their scores for verification to confirm equivalence to an IELTS score of 5.5.

  • Instruction takes place both in traditional classroom settings and in commercial kitchen environments, as needed, to replicate actual workplace conditions. Educational methods encompass direct face-to-face instruction, lecture sessions, interactive discussions, research activities, collaborative group tasks, and guided practical exercises. Evaluation of student progress includes practical demonstrations, written examinations, case study analyses, and project-based assignments.

     
     

Classroom-based instruction paired with structured independent study.

This program spans 84 weeks, encompassing 66 weeks dedicated to training and assessment, with up to 18 weeks allocated for holiday breaks.

Please note that additional sessions may be scheduled as necessary to compensate for classes missed due to public holidays or other disruptions. These supplementary classes will also be available to support students needing extra training or reassessment. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.

Upon successfully finishing this program, you are eligible to further advance your expertise and skill set by enrolling in the subsequent qualifications:

  • SIT50422: Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SIT60322: Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management



Potential job roles following this training may encompass:

  • Kitchen Manager
  • Head Chef
  • Sous Chef
  • Catering Manager
  • Food and Beverage Manager

Reach out to CBM (College of Business Management) to indicate your interest through any of the methods listed below, and one of our Enrollment Officers will guide you through the next steps. You can contact us via:

Our team is ready to assist you with your enrollment inquiries.

Participants in this course must possess the physical ability to lift and carry heavy cookware. They should have full use of both hands to operate kitchen tools and equipment effectively, and the endurance to remain standing throughout the day in a kitchen setting.

To obtain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete the following:
  • Total units of competency: 33
  • Core units: 27
  • Elective units: 6

Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safetyCore
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practicesCore
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
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipesCore
SITHKOP013*Plan cooking operationsCore
SITHKOP015*Design and cost menusCore
SITHKOP016*Produce dessertsCore
SITXCOM010Manage conflictCore
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITXFSA008*Develop and implement a food safety programCore
SITXHRM008Roster staffCore
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXINV006*Receive, store and maintain stockCore
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsCore
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practicesCore
SITHKOP012*Develop recipes for special dietary requirementsCore
SITHCCC026*Package prepared foodstuffsElective
SITHCCC032*Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foodsElective
SITHCCC033*Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foodsElective
HLTAID011Provide First AidElective
SITXINV007Purchase goodsElective
SITXWHS006*Identify hazards, assess, and control safety risksElective
SITHCCC043*Work effectively as a cookCore

Course Duration

84 Weeks.

 

   Delivery Location

Classroom-based learning will take place at Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia. Practical skills will be developed in CBM’s fully equipped commercial kitchen at 51 Brady Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205. Further, work-based training will be conducted in a professional kitchen environment.

Name Of RTO: 

The College Of Business Management Pty Ltd.

  RTO Number: 

46116

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