Certificate IV in
Kitchen Management
Certificate IV in KitchenManagement
National Course Code: SIT40521
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.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
National Course Code: SIT40521
CRICOS Course Code: 110931H
Course Duration: 92 Weeks (including holiday break)
Delivery Location: Level 9, 190 Queen St, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000
Training Kitchen 1: Level 1, 28-32 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Training Kitchen: 47 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
International Onshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD 12,500
Material Fee: AUD 2,500
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
International Offshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD 20,000
Material Fee: AUD 2,500
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
(Application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Please refer to the Melbourne College of Business and Technology refund policy and procedure for further details. Fees listed are at rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment)
Pathways & Accreditation
This course is government-accredited and has national recognition.
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Education Pathway:
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
• or any other Diploma level qualification with the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
Employment Pathway:
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.
• Possible job titles include:
• chef
• chef de partie.
The above pathway information is in line with the qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/; it doesn’t imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.
Course Structure:
A total of 33 Units (27 Core and 6 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. The course units are indicated in the table below.
| Code | Title | Core/ 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 |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | Core |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills | Elective |
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective |
| SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective |
| SITHCCC026* | Package prepared foodstuffs* | Elective |
| SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | Elective |
| SITXCCS014 | Provide service to customers | Elective |
Part of this program includes the units SITHCCC034 – Work effectively in a commercial kitchen, and SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook, which require you to safely and hygienically prepare, cooks and present menu items for food service periods that could cover:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Special Functions
QUALIFICATION
Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 33 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Assessment Methodology
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Practical Observation
- Work placement
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Melbourne College of Business and Technology (MCBT) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. MCBT has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
Entry Requirements International Students
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students, and Melbourne College of Business and Technology requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 6.0 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLND test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
MCBT will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills in order to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and Digital Test (LLNDD)
All students wanting to study at MCBT are required to undertake LLNDD Test prior to enrolment. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.
Although a student is expected to have pre-developed LLNDD skills achieved through the prior qualification, still College will assess the student’s LLND skills to ensure that the student possesses sound LLNDD skills to complete the course successfully; therefore, students will be required to undertake LLNDD assessment.
LLNDD test will be conducted using an ACSF mapped online LLNDD assessment tool – LLND Robot. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLNDD) according to the following qualification:
Students are required to achieve the expected level of performance level as per the required level. Where a student does not achieve the required LLND scores for the qualification into which they are seeking enrolment, another opportunity and LLND support* will be provided to the student.
*LLND support-If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, students will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the College with ACSF Support Plan, or students may also be asked to take further Language, literacy, numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs to ensure that students are provided with support and proper guidance.
Note: MCBT does not:
• guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
• guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
• claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by MCBT
Computer literacy requirements:
All students enrolling on this course at MCBT must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre Enrolment Form provided along with the Application form.
Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with a basic computer using support. Students can contact MCBT for any further information or assistance.
Materials and Equipment Required:
MCBT will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher.
Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All students are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform.
A fully equipped commercial kitchen will be accessible for practical sessions. All Students will be required to purchase Kitchen Uniform and Chef Knife Kit and Safety
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how any practical components will be managed. We ensure that:
● Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
● Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
● All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.
- The students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
- you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.