Course Code: SIT40521 | CRICOS Course Code: 116659D

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

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Course Duration

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

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Study Load

Full time

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Study Mode

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

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Intakes

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

Learning portal

Assessments & all learning resources accessible via e-learning portal

If the chef in you aims to put on the supervisor’s cap or be a team leader in the world of vibrant kitchens serving Australia and beyond, our Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is your next step. We assure quality education, hands-on training, and advanced techniques to prepare you for leadership roles in the profession. This course has an all-inclusive and immersive curriculum merging modern cooking practices with the essential leadership and business skills.

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management course equips you with practical management skills to effectively lead teams, oversee kitchen operations, and supervise the staff – ensuring smoother, efficient service delivery. This nationally recognized qualification is designed for ambitious chefs ready to lead, inspire, and manage state-of-the art kitchens across the world.

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management imparts robust practical training in an amicable ambience to enable you to manage the operations employing creativity and confidence. Seasoned chefs and industry experts guide you through the essentials of kitchen management, bridging the gap between applied cooking and operative supervision.

What You Master

You will master the art of managing kitchen operations confidently, balancing creative culinary skills with effective leadership. The program emphasises developing skills in staff management, operational planning, and sustainable practices. You’ll gain expertise in navigating the challenges of kitchen control and compliance, preparing you for higher-level responsibilities. The course helps you master the art of staff supervision, rostering to kitchen control, menu design, compliance, and sustainable kitchen practices – all while refining your culinary artistry in industry-standard commercial kitchens.

Career pathways

The course helps you evolve and elevate eventually to senior positions like Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, and Kitchen Manager. Whether you are a passionate chef looking to progress, or student eyeing for a global hospitality career in Australia’s thriving food scene, this course is your gateway to an exciting and flavourful future. If you wish to set your own hospitality empire in future, the course will also help you to learn how to start a catering business in Australia.

This qualification equips graduates with the skills and credentials to pursue employment as commercial cooks across diverse hospitality settings, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. This course includes mandates the successful completion of a work-based training placement totalling 200 hours, structured over 10 weeks with 20 contact hours per week.

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, PTE, 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 LLND assessment to identify if the potential student requires LLND 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 Kitchen

“The Kitchen Cannington”

92 Mallard Way, Cannington WA 6107, Australia.

 

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Certificate IV in Kitchen Management?
This course is designed for those who want to move from cooking roles into supervisory and management positions in commercial kitchens.
Is Certificate III required before this course?
Yes. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is typically required because Certificate IV builds upon those foundational skills.
How long does the course take?
It usually takes 6–12 months after completing Certificate III.
What will I learn in Certificate IV?
You will develop skills in staff supervision, menu planning, food cost control, kitchen budgeting, and compliance with food safety regulations.
What career opportunities are available?
Graduates can work as a kitchen supervisor, chef de partie, or sous chef.
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