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SIT 40521 Certificate IV in
Kitchen Management (109567M)

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Campus

Gosford

Start Dates & Intakes

TBC

National Code

SIT 40521

Payment plans available

Yes

CRICOS Code

109567M

Duration

92 weeks

Work Placement

Yes

International Applicants

Yes

2023 Course fees and charges

Tuition Fee: $19,300
Material Fee: $550 Inc. GST
Application Fee: $250 Inc. GST (Non - Refundable)
Kitchen Tool kit & Chef uniform Fee: $550.00 Inc

Overview

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This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks with supervisory or team leading roles 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.

Career Opportunities

Candidates who completed Certificate IV in Kitchen Management may be able to gain employment in the following positions:

  • Chef
  • Chef de Partie

Course Specifics

Training Methods:

  • Face-to-face theory
  • Workbooks
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Practical demonstrations and activities

All units within the qualification have assessment tasks, with set due dates for completion. Each unit of competency will vary however the following methods can be used but are not limited to the below: Written questions /Case studies, Simulations, Verbal questions/observations, Projects, Workplace observations

Course Units

  • SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment
  • SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  • SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads
  • SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  • SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  • SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  • SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishes
  • SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishes
  • SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishes
  • SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  • SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  • SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook
  • SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
  • SITHKOP012* Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
  • SITHKOP013* Plan cooking operations
  • SITHKOP015* Design and cost menus
  • SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
  • SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
  • SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
  • SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITXFSA008* Develop and implement a food safety program
  • SITXHRM008 Roster staff
  • SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
  • SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock
  • SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
  • SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

**** will require training and assessment to occur in a hosted workplace/WIC Training Kitchen

Elective Units

  • SITHPAT014* Produce yeast-based bakery products
  • "SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry" is not on the list of elective units. Should be deleted and add one elective unit from the list
  • SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese
  • SITXINV007 Purchase goods
  • SITHCCC039* Produce pates and terrines
  • SITHCCC032* Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods

** will require training and assessment to occur in a hosted workplace/WIC Training Kitchen

Pre-requisite

All units marked with a “*” indicate SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for food safety is a pre-requisite unit, and all units with a * cannot commence before a competent outcome for this unit of competency SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is achieved

Work Placement

Practical placement is an essential component of your course and allows you to prepare for the workplace by applying the skills you have learned in your course to the work environment. It involves more than just observing what is happening in the host workplace; you will have specific activities to undertake while on the placement. All students are required to complete 360 hours during practical placement. Your trainer will inform you what you need to complete the placement successfully.

Award

To be eligible for the award of the SIT 40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, learners must complete a total of 33 units made up of 6 electives and 27 core units.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency deemed competent if the full qualification has not been completed. Qualification certification will be generated after successful completion of this course and full payment, and a verified USI has been received.

Study Pathways

Students completing SIT 40521 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery can continue to study:

  • SIT 50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management

Students can request a credit transfer if enrolling on this qualification if they have previously completed SIT 30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Have you worked or studied in this field before? RPL allows you the opportunity to be recognised for skills, experience, and study that you may have already attained. To gain RPL, you will need to contact the college for our RPL application that will guide you through the process of presenting your evidence to us. RPL will only be granted before the start of the course or within the first two weeks of commencing the course.

RPL can be applied for by overseas students with the following conditions:

  • You are still required to attend full-time study for the remaining course duration
  • Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is notified via PRISMS of the change of course duration
  • Revised confirmation of enrolment is issued to reflect the adjusted duration

Credit Transfer

You may already have acquired several of the units of competency in this qualification from an earlier course. If so, you can claim credit for these units by providing original qualification transcripts or statements of attainment and completing a credit transfer application. As with an RPL application, your course duration will be varied, and DHA will be notified via PRISMS

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Completion of Year 12 and or equivalent
  • English proficiency levels of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or completion of a Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) assessment at ACSF Level 4
  • Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements providing they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. More information can be found here. (Include a link to more information in entry req section)

How to apply

  1. Complete your application online or download our application form
  2. Send your documentation: Prepare and attach all required documents with your application according to WIC’s entry and GTE requirements.
  3. Receive an offer of admission
  4. Receive GTE assessment and payment approval
  5. Pay your tuition fees: Upon GTE approval you can make payment of your tuition fees.
  6. Receive your COE. Once payment is received, you'll receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from us.
  7. Apply for a student visa
  8. Welcome to Wakefield International College!


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