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 [77 study weeks,(inclusive of 240 hours of work placement and 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 2: 47 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
International Student Fees
Total Course Fee: AUD 22,000
Tuition Fee: AUD 20,000
Material Fee: AUD 1,750
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
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 |
| SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | Core |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Core |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Core |
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | Core |
| SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | Elective |
| SITXCCS014 | Provide service to customers | Elective |
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs | Elective |
| SITXFSA007* | Transport and store food | Elective |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective |
| SITXFSA008* | Develop and implement a food safety program | Core |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | Core |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
| SITHKOP012* | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations | Core |
| SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus | Core |
| Units with * require prior completion of the prerequisite unit | ||
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)
Entry Requirements International Students
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.