SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

CRICOS Code
114775E
Course Duration
18 months
Delivery Mode
Blended Face-to-face week in a classroom-based training and and structured online study
Intakes
Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

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.

Fees and charges

Tuition Fee: 15,000
Enrolment Fee: 250
  Materials Fee: 800
Special 20% off for Onshore Students: 12,000

Campus

Parramatta

Duration

192 hours

 

Career Pathway

This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as:
Restaurants
Hotels
Clubs
Pubs
Cafes
coffee shops
or to run a small business in these sectors.

Further Study

Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress onto: Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Learning Outcomes

Operational Management
Kitchen Management
Inventory Management and Procurement
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Customer Service Excellence

Delivery Mode

Blended Face-to-face week in a classroom-based training and and structured online study

Prerequisite

There are no pre-requisite for this qualification.

Entry requirements

Be over the age of 18
Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
Verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5 overall (or equivalent). Other English language tests such as PTE (score 42) and TOEFL (score 46) can be accepted.
Have completed a Higher School Certificate (HSC)/Australian Year 12/ Certificate IV or above qualification/ equivalent work experience.

Additionally, all applicants are required to:

Complete Pre-Enrollment Interview – to assess suitability to undertake the course

Complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment – a diagnostic process to identify if prospective student requires LLN support.

(Note: Any AQF qualification at the Certificate IV level or above in a relevant discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirement)

Key Skills Developed

Food preparation and advanced cooking techniques
Safe food handling practices
Staff management and leadership
Monitoring skills for work operations

Assessment Methods

Observation/Third Party
Group Activities
Individual Activities
Case studies/Scenarios
Research Assignments
Role Play
Class Discussion”

Units of CompetencyCore/Elective
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safetyCore
SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookeryCore
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practicesCore
SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stockCore
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipesCore
SITHKOP015* Design and cost menusCore
SITHKOP012* Develop recipes for special dietary requirementsCore
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITHKOP013* Plan cooking operationsCore
SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipmentCore
SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsCore
SITHPAT016* Produce dessertsCore
SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breadCore
SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and saladsCore
SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesCore
SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesCore
SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsCore
SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishesCore
SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishesCore
SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishesCore
SITXFSA008* Develop and implement a food safety programCore
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practicesCore
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXHRM008 Roster staffCore
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operationsCore
SITXCOM010 Manage conflictsCore
SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cookCore
SITXINV007 Purchase goodsElective
SITXINV008 Control StockElective
SITXFSA007* Transport and store foodElective
SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheeseElective
SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffetsElective
HLTAID011 Provide First AidElective
Qualification packaging rules rationale: 27 core units.6 elective units