Certificate IV in Kitchen Management – SIT40521

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT (109584K) COURSE DETAILS:

Our SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management Australia (109584K) 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.

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT Australia (109584K) COURSE DURATION:

Our SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management Australia (109584K) qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each and 18 weeks of holidays.

Delivery and Assessments: 60 Weeks + Holiday: 18 Weeks = Total Duration: 78 Weeks

Recognition

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT (109584K) COURSE START DATE:

Various intake and start dates are available. Call on +02 4608 9972 for more information

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT (109584K) COURSE STUDY MODE:

A face-to-face training and workplace-based mode is employed for SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (109584K) and all training will take place at Astral Skills Institute of Australia’s training facilities and in a commercial training kitchen.

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT (109584K) COURSE DELIVERY METHOD:

Our SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (109584K) program utilises a blended delivery mode incorporating face-to-face deliveries, assignments (individual and/or group assignments), practical demonstrations, workshops, and/or simulated environment. Candidates need to attend schedules training sessions to be delivered at ASIA’s training facilities while practical sessions will be conducted in a fully equipped kitchen facility of the institute. Candidates may also require completing work placement to fulfil the AQF requirements in some individual units.

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT (109584K) COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Training and assessment for the kitchen units is generally grouped (but not clustered) to consider that students can prepare a number of meals that will address a number of units. Students will be provided with learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency.

Assessments for the program continues throughout the duration the qualification until the candidates achieve competency in the assessment tasks. Assessment tasks for the qualifications may include but are not limited to knowledge questions, presentations, projects, log books, reports, practical demonstrations and observations.

What you will achieve

By the end of this SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management Australia (109584K) programme students will be able to:

Develop competency in cookery and acquire the skills and knowledge to lead a team.
Learn to implement operational plans and food safety programs.
Acquire skills in people management, inventory control, and budgeting.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites set for this qualification specified in the training package

RTO Requirements for International students

International students must meet certain English language requirements for admission into ASIA:

Astral Skills Institute of Australia has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed at least Year 12 or equivalent.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Successful completion of a recognised English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed if they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

For further information on student visa assessment levels, refer to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

Credit Transfer

All Credit Transfer Applications must be supported by appropriate documentation. This may be in the form of a Nationally Recognised Qualification Certificate, Transcript and/or a Statement of Attainment, which corresponds with the same qualification code and name, unit code and title as those included in the student application and date/duration of the course.

SIT40521 - CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT Australia (109584K) COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit code	Unit 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
SITHCCC026	Package prepared foodstuffs	Elective Group A
SITHCCC040	Prepare and serve cheese	Elective Group A
SITHCCC038	Produce and serve food for buffets	Elective Group A
SITHFAB025	Prepare and serve espresso coffee	Elective Group D
BSBTWK501	Lead diversity and inclusion	Elective Group E
SITXWHS006	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks	Elective Group E

Possible Career Outcomes

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (109584K) provides a pathway to work in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.

Possible job titles include:
1. chef
2. chef de partie.

Note: Above career pathway information is in line with the qualification description on National Training Register, it doesn’t imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. ASIA does NOT claim any employment outcomes or job guarantees associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

Pathways from this qualification

After achieving SIT40521 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, individuals can progress to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality.

Additional Information about SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (109584K)

For more details, Reach out to us at Astral Skills Institute of Australia