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.
- Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
- Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification
- IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE score of 42 or Certificate III in EAL or its equivalent
- Candidates should be able to handle and cook dairy products and non-vegetarian food items including beef and pork.
- Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)
- Applicants must complete the PAX LLN test
Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the commercial kitchen settings when required to simulate real work environment. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work and supervised practical sessions.
Assessments comprise of written assignments and project works, case studies and practical demonstration.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, individuals could progress to Diploma of Hospitality Management qualification.
Employment pathways from the Qualification
This qualification provides a pathway to work in various kitchen settings, such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Possible job titles include
- Chef
- Chef de partie
To attain the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, 33 units must be completed:
- 27 core units
- 6 elective units
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units | ||||
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | |||
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | |||
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | |||
| SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | |||
| SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | |||
| SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | |||
| SITHCCC035* | Prepare Poultry Dishes | |||
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | |||
| SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | |||
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | |||
| SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirments | |||
| SITHCCC043* | Work Effectively as a cook | |||
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | |||
| SITHKOP012* | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | |||
| SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations | |||
| SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus | |||
| SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | |||
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | |||
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budgets | |||
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | |||
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | |||
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program | |||
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | |||
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | |||
| SITXINV006* | Recieve, store and maintain stock | |||
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | |||
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | |||
| Elective Unit(s) | ||||
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | |||
| SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | |||
| SITHCCC025* | Prepare and present sandwiches | |||
| BSBTWK501 | Lead Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| SITHIND006 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry | |||
| SITXCCS014 | Provide serice to customers | |||
* Prerequisite unit requirred
In addition to all the software, equipment and personal protective gear and uniforms (if applicable) you need for your course of study, you are required to have access to the following for the duration of your studies:
- PC or laptop
- Reliable internet connection
- Browser application (e.g. Google Chrome)
- Pair of headphones
- Access to Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Access to Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
All students will have access to WIFI at PAX’s campus, however access to computers is limited and on a first-in- first-served basis.
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