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SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

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Combine a talent for cooking with a passion to lead others with the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management!

  1. Ready to expand your cookery skills and techniques?
  2. Want to combine a passion in the kitchen with a drive to manage others?
  3. Can you effectively work independently and lead a group?

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management Melbourne and Brisbane incorporates most of the core units of the Certificate III, building on the skills and knowledge gained through these units.

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management reflects the role of an individual who has a supervisory role within the commercial kitchen, such as a chef de partie (chef).

Expand your skills beyond the kitchen as you gain knowledge in:

  1. Management
  2. Finance
  3. Marketing
  4. Team leadership

These valuable skills will allow you to strive for a more senior role within the kitchen team.

The Cert 4 in Commercial Cookery is a pathway to the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Work Placement

All workplace partners are at a short distance from our Institute.

Academia arranges the practical placement for its students in some of Melbourne or Brisbane’s best hotels, including:

  1. Grand Hyatt Melbourne
  2. The Langham Hotel
  3. The Westin Melbourne
  4. Park Hyatt Melbourne
  5. The RACV Club Melbourne
  6. The Sheraton Melbourne
  7. Blackfire restaurant Brisbane
  8. Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
  9. Westin Hotel Brisbane
  10. Sofitel Gold Coast broadbeach
  11. Sofitel Hotel Brisbane
  12. W Hotel Brisbane
  13. OTTO Restaurant Brisbane
  14. Hilton Brisbane

Career Pathways

Those who obtain their Certificate IV in Kitchen Management can enter the dynamic industry and thrive in roles such as a cook or a junior member of a kitchen.

Roles are found in a variety of hospitality establishments, like:

  1. Restaurants
  2. Hotels
  3. Airlines
  4. Catering companies
  5. Bistros and cafes
  6. Hospitals
  7. Any large workplace that caters for its staff or customers

After the successful completion of this course you can entry to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery Stream)

Study, Assessment Methods and Facilities

  1. This course is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials and workshops. You will be assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks, and assignments
  2. Equipment includes: Fully Equipped Computer Labs, training kitchens, demonstration kitchens, student PCs, Printed and on line Resources. Spacious classrooms, free internet access.
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Course Recognition

Nationally Recognised Certificate IV in Kitchen Management course
Course Code: SIT40521
Course Name: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
CRICOS Code: 109657J
CRICOS Duration: 79 weeks registered on CRICOS including tuition and course breaks
Work placement: This course includes 2 days a week for 10 weeks in an Academia affiliated Hotel commercial kitchen.
Course Delivery Location: Melbourne Campus (399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000)
Brisbane Campus (41 Raff Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000)

Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery Melbourne

Combining classroom-based learning with immersive, practical placement, Academia students enjoy a well-rounded education that prepares them for a career in the exciting hospitality industry.

Speak to our friendly course advisors today to learn more about studying the Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery in Melbourne.

Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery Brisbane

Strive for greatness in the kitchen with the right learning and training! Want to manage a team? Run your own venue? Grow your career in the hospitality industry? The options are almost limitless!

Get in touch with Academia today to enrol in the Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery in Brisbane.

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399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 - Australia
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Brisbane campus location

41 Raff Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000 - Australia
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Units of competency for the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

To achieve the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management you must complete 27 core units and 6 electives (Electives have been selected by Academia to be relevant to the work outcome for this qualification).

The 27 core units are;

Unit Code
Unit Description
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXINV006
Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHCCC023
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028
Prepare appetisers and salads
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHCCC035
Prepare poultry dishes
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITHCCC030
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC029
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC031
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHCCC037
Prepare seafood dishes
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHCCC036
Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC041
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT016
Produce desserts
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHCCC042
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043
Work effectively as a cook
SITXWHS007
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXFIN009
Manage finances within a budget
SITXHRM008
Roster staff
SITHKOP015
Design and cost menus
Unit Code
Unit Description
SITHKOP012
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP013
Plan cooking operations
SITXFSA008
Develop and implement a food safety program
SITXHRM009
Lead and manage people
SITXMGT004
Monitor work operations
SITXCOM010
Manage conflict
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SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
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SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
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SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
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