SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Overview

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

CRICOS Course Code 116229D

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.

Who should apply for this course and why?

International students who are:

Seeking to pursue or further a career in kitchen management
Seeking to enter a new industry sector
Seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications

International Students must:

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Student must bring their laptop or compatible device for classroom use, as it is essential for accessing materials and completing coursework.

Units of Competency

Code	Title	Core / Elective
SITHCCC023*	Use food preparation equipment	Core
SITHCCC027*	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery	Core
SITHCCC028*	Prepare appetisers and salads	Core
SITHCCC029*	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups	Core
SITHCCC030*	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs 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
SITHCCC042*	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements	Core
SITHCCC043*	Work effectively as a cook	Core
SITHKOP010	Plan and cost recipes	Core
SITHKOP012*	Develop recipes for special dietary requirements	Core
SITHKOP013*	Plan cooking operations	Core
SITHKOP015*	Design and cost menus	Core
SITHPAT016*	Produce desserts	Core
SITXCOM010	Manage conflict	Core
SITXFIN009	Manage finances within a budget	Core
SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety	Core
SITXFSA006	Participate in safe food handling practices	Core
SITXFSA008*	Develop and implement a food safety program	Core
SITXHRM008	Roster staff	Core
SITXHRM009	Lead and manage people	Core
SITXINV006*	Receive, store and maintain stock	Core
SITXMGT004	Monitor work operations	Core
SITXWHS007	Implement and monitor work health and safety practices	Core
SITHCCC026*	Package prepared foodstuffs	Elective
SITHCCC040*	Prepare and serve cheese	Elective
SITHCCC038*	Produce and serve food for buffets	Elective
SITHFAB025	Prepare and serve espresso coffee	Elective
BSBTWK501	Lead diversity and inclusion	Elective
SITXWHS006	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks	Elective

Intake Months each year

January
February
April
May
July
August
October
November

Course Fees and Payment

Enrolment Application Fee: AUD 250
Course Fee: AUD 24,000
Material Fee: AUD 3,000

Payment Option

Credit Card
Electronic Funds Transfer (account details available on request)

How can I apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

Copy of your passport
Academic certificate/s
Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Offer and Enrolment Process

If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer with a student agreement which you are required to read through all of the included policies and procedures. If you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.

Once we receive your first payment, we will issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Fusion College of Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://kentford.edu.au/

Course Duration

The qualification is delivered over 78 weeks comprising of:

six (6) terms of 10 weeks each (60 weeks total)
holiday breaks amounting to 18 weeks.

Course Delivery Mode

This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study. Practical face-to-face training is provided in a commercial training kitchen. A work placement is also required.

Work Placement: Students are required to complete a minimum of 192 hours (48 food service periods) of practical placement hours

Course Delivery Site

Classroom: Level 3, 76 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Training and assessment information

Students are required to attend 13.5 hours of training and assessment per week and complete structured supervised study session of 6.5 hours per week.

Course progress and attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.

Student Support

One-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
Support with personal issues
Access to additional learning resources
Reasonable adjustment in assessment
Social events
A buddy program
Information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may provide you support based on those needs.

Course Duration

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