Course Code: SIT40521 | CRICOS Course Code: 116659D

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Course Duration

78 Weeks in total - 18 Weeks of breaks/holidays - 50 Weeks of tuition - 10 Weeks of work placement (200 hours)

Study Load

Full time

Study Mode

• Face to face in classroom
• Self study
• Simulation and kitchen based commercial cookery environment
• WBT (Work Base Training)

Intakes

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
(Monthly Intakes are also available, please contact us)

Learning portal

Assessments & all learning resources accessible via e-learning portal

SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management 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 course requires students to complete work-based training –students are to complete a
work placement component consisting of 10 weeks x 20 contact hours per week (200 hours).
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in various kitchen settings
such as: restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Study mode:
• Face to face in classroom
• Self study
• Simulation and kitchen based commercial cookery environment
• WBT (Work Base Training)

Job opportunities:
Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie

After achieving SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, individuals may choose to progress
to SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management.

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety Core
SITXWHS006 Identify Hazards, assess and control safety risks Elective
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock Core
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices Core
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs Elective
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment Core
SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese Elective
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups Core
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads Core
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery Core
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg 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
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets Elective
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements Core
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes Core
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook Core
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict Core
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people Core
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget Core
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations Core
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices Core
SITXHRM008 Roster staff Core
SITHKOP013* Plan cooking operations Core
SITHKOP015* Design and cost menus Core
SITXFSA008* Develop and implement a food safety program Core
SITHKOP012*Develop recipes for special dietary requirements Core
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences Elective
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion Elective
Note: Elective units are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

Admission Requirements:

PEIA has identified that Students will need to meet
the following entry requirements prior to course commencement

  • Students Must be 18 years of age on commencement
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 or higher Or Equivalent (e.g., TOEFL, ISLPR, CSWE, General English, EAP) English language test scores

Note: New English language requirements apply to all Student visa applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024. Please refer to:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/ migration-strategy/Documents/migration-strategy.pdf

  • Complete an LLN assessment to identify if the potential student
    requires LLN support

Tuition fee: $14,600*
Material fee: $1,500*
Application fee: $250*

*All amount is in Australian dollar

Notes:
1. All fees and charges are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and GST exempt
2. Student’s Fees and Charges may vary where RPL and/or CT has been approved

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct (Monthly Intakes are also available, please contact us)

Main Campus

15C/342 Albany Highway,Victoria Park, WA 6100, Australia.

PEIA Training Campus

15C/342 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, WA 6100 

PEIA Training Kitchen

“The Kitchen Balcatta”, 2 Cressall Road, Balcatta,WA 6021

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of all the required outcomes for each chosen unit of competency for this course, students will be awarded a PEIA Certificate for: SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management including an Academic Record. Students who have not achieved competency in all chosen units of competency for this qualification, will be issued a Statement of Attainment for those units of competency that they have successfully achieved competence in.

RESOURCES

The following learning and Assessment resources are available to students attending this course:
 Student Learning Resources
 Student Assessment Resources
 Supported e-learning resources

ASSESSMENT

All units of competency are assessed using a variety of methods including written answers, case studies, role plays, observations, practical demonstration, simulated workplace, and a real workplace environment (200 hours WBT).

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) & CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have relevant and current work or life experience and consider they are able to meet the unit of competency requirements and/or Credit Transfer may be granted to eligible applicants against the relevant unit/s of competency when evidence of the student having successful completed the same unit of competency in an equivalent or higher nationally endorsed qualification.
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