CERTIFICATE IV
IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

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 organisations 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.

A total of 33 Units (26 Core and 7 electives)

Once students have successfully completed SIT40521 CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT, they can apply for jobs within the marketing industry which can include chefs at restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and/or coffee shops.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
• or any other Diploma level qualification with the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package

Students who successfully complete this qualification will be awarded the nationally recognised SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

A total of 33 Units (26 Core and 7 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 33 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Classroom based

Students will have access to the following course materials:

• Study Guides
• Assessment packs
• Power-point presentations
• Online course content
• Computers
• Internet access
• Links to external resources
• Overhead projectors
• Video camera for recording presentations (assessments)

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways forindividuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written Question
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report Writing
• Role Plays/Observations
• Kitchen Based Demonstration
• Work Placement

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

400 hours

Please refer to ACTB Term Dates