SIT40521 – Certificate IV In Kitchen Management
CRICOS Course Code: 109566A
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What is SIT40521 Certificate IV In Kitchen Management?
The SIT40521 – Certificate IV In Kitchen Management is a nationally recognised qualification for those looking for the skills and expertise required for a successful and rewarding career working as a chef or cook.
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.
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.
Through our partnerships with various restaurants, cafés, bistros, hotels, function centres in and around the Sydney CBD, we can offer work placements for our students!
Potential Job Titles Include: Chef and Cook
We have strong industry connections, especially in hospitality, where our major partners seek quality students, offering excellent job opportunities during their studies.
| Course Name | SIT40521 – Certificate IV In Kitchen Management |
| CRICOS Course Code | 109566A |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Campus locations* | Sydney |
| Student | Domestic, International |
| Course duration | 1.5 years, full time |
| Number of subjects | 34 |
| Intake dates | 13 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 7 Apr 2025, 5 May 2025, 7 Jul 2025, 4 Aug 2025, 6 Oct 2025, 3 Nov 2025 |
| Tuition Fees International Students* | A$16 200 Fee breakdown Non-refundable Application Fee: A$500 Course Fee: A$15 700 |
| Application Process | Read more here >> |
Qualification Content.
This qualification contains the following 27 core units of competency and 6 elective units of competency. All units must be successfully achieved to receive the qualification. There are no core units of competency for this qualification:
Core Units | View Core Units
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Elective Units | SITHCCC038 – Produce and serve food for buffet
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Academic entry requirements |
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Domestic Students Entry Requirements | Students will need moderate to high levels of English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN). Students will also need to be able to competently operate a computer and know how to use the internet for research purposes. A good command of spoken and written English is required for communicating with the trainer and to achieve course outcomes. A strong command of written English is required for reading resources and completing written assessments. |
International Student Entry Requirements | Students must be over 18 years of age. Student visa applicants are required to provide the results of an English language test that are no older than 2 years. We accept test results from the following specified English language tests for student visa purpose taken in any country:
Students are required to reach a minimum level of English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 64 or PTE 50 or CAE 169. For further advice or assistance, please contact the International Student Manager. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
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Other Requirements | Students are required to provide their own laptop computer that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements and is loaded with Microsoft Office 365 software or Open Office 365 (open source). Sound computer skills are required that include using intermediate level Microsoft Word features. Ability to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports and undertake internet research. As part of the learning cycle students may be required to undertake online research or activities each week in class during term time. |
The Course Facts.
Duration:
78 weeks (1,5 years) – 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each (6 terms), plus one work placement block completed the term break and 18 weeks of holidays.
Sessions are trainer-led in-group sizes of up to 15 participants. The training program is undertaken using a planned schedule in accordance with national standards.
A pre-enrolment interview will be conducted with the PEO/Academic manager or their delegate, to access your suitability and capacity to undertake the course.
Students are required to attend 16 hours of classroom training and complete 4 hours of structured self-study per week during all terms except for Term 6 where the work placement is completed.
Sydney location: Suite 2.02, Level 2, 222 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
Various workplaces for work placement (as required).
The course will be delivered in six terms over a one and a half year period.
The following identifies the units of competency to be delivered each term. This is a nationally recognised qualification and you are required to complete assessments for each unit of competency.
Following the completion of each topic and unit of competency you will have an additional assessment tasks due 2 weeks after the completion of each unit. Assessment due dates are given to students at the beginning of the course and each term.
The term break can also be used to provide additional learning support for any students at risk. Evidence collected will comply with the rules of evidence.