SIT50421
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Career Outcomes
Head Chef
Kitchen Manager
Sous Chef
Culinary Operations Manager
Business Entrepreneur
Qualification Code and Title
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT40521
Provider
Pacific Islands Institute Pty Ltd
RTO Code : 46334
CRICOS NO : 04324C
Course Overview
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 organisation’s 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (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
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0
Domestic Students must:
- are aged 18 years or older by the course commencement date;
- have successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent) or are of mature age; and
have basic English skills (written and verbal communication
Course Duration
This qualification is expected to be completed in 96 weeks. This will include 60 weeks of face-to-face training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each and 18 weeks (in total) of term breaks.
Delivery mode and location
This course will be delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, which includes the simulation of a workplace-based environment.
The course is delivered at:
1009 Ipswich Road, Moorooka, QLD 4105
Practical Kitchen: 1009 Ipswich Road, Moorooka, QLD 4105
Mandatory Work placement: 240 hours
Career Outcomes
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of Cooks and chefs roles.
Education Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education in a range of diploma qualifications, such as the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Course Structure
The SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management requires the successful completion of twenty-seven(27)core units and SIX(6) elective units. Electives for this qualification have been chosen by Pacific Islands Institute Pty Ltd to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in accounting.
Units included in this qualification are:
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 SITHPAT016* Produce desserts Core SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements Core SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook Core SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes Core SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety Core SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices Core SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock Core SITHKOP012* Develop recipes for special dietary requirements Core SITHKOP013* Plan cooking operations Core SITHKOP015* Design and cost menus Core SITXCOM010 Manage conflict Core SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget Core SITXFSA008* Develop and implement a food safety program Core SITXHRM008 Roster staff Core SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people Core SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations Core SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices Core SITHCCC026* Package prepared foodstuffs Elective SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffets Elective SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese Elective SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers Elective SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences Elective SITXFIN008 Interpret financial information Elective Enrolment and Orientation
Upon acceptance of a student’s application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students will need to read all provided information as it will provide all necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer and written agreement are received.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, and course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Pacific Islands Institute Pty Ltd Student Handbook.
Additional Support
All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:
- Academic and personal support.
- Referral to external support services.
Training Arrangements
Students are required to attend classes for 20 hours a week
Assessment Arrangements
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Observations
- Questioning (oral or written)
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Course Cost
The costs for this course are as follows:
Enrolment fee: $250 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
Course fees: Total cost is AUD$19,990
* Please note that a deposit of $1000 (Tuition Fee) and $250 (Enrolment Fee) is required at the time of enrolment confirmation.
How to Pay
The payment details are outlined in the Letter of Offer. Please review it carefully before accepting the terms and conditions. For any further inquiries or additional information, feel free to contact us via email or visit us at:
Address: 1009 Ipswich Road, Moorooka, QLD 4105
Email: info@pacificinstitute.edu.au
Course Credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our Student Handbook which can be emailed to you.
The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
Selection and enrolment procedures
To enroll for this course an enrolment form must be completed which can be emailed or posted to students. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all the required documentation.
For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at the details shown below.
Contact Details
Call our office on 0412 109 141 or email us on info@pacificinstitute.edu.au