SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

SIT40521 - Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Course Details

Course description

This qualification reflects the role of commercial 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.

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.

Course duration

This course is delivered over 70 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Cambridge College Australia training facility and in a fully-equipped training kitchen facility. This includes nine weeks holidays.

WEEKS HOURS PER WEEK TOTAL HOURS
Study/ training 61 20 1,220
Holiday 9
Total 70 1,220

Delivery method

This program utilises a blended delivery mode which incorporates face to face delivery, workshops, individual assignments, team-based assignments and/or simulated environment. Participants will attend scheduled training sessions delivered in the training facility in Brisbane and practical work will be conducted in fully-equipped kitchen facilities. Students may also complete practical work requirements at workplaces which fulfil the AQF requirements specified in the individual units.

Trainers may also provide additional learning material where gaps are identified in either the participant’s underpinning knowledge or the training resources.

Pre-requisites

Academic prerequisites

Applicants must have completed year 10 high school or equivalent. There are no specific prerequisite units for entry to this qualification. However, many of the individual units of competency require one or more of the following prerequisite units:

  • SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  • SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  • SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
  • SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Further information can be provided upon application.

Entry requirements for NESB Students

The following are the language literacy requirements for this course:

  1. Having arrived at an admission decision, the English language skills (language and literacy) will be assessed. If the student has a satisfactory IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent the applicant will be admitted to his/her chosen course

  2. If an applicant cannot produce a satisfactory IELTS score, and/or there are doubts about his/her English language skills to cope in an academic environment, the applicant is advised to enrol in an English (ELICOS) course at an approved provider for an appropriate duration until the student achieves an IELTS score or 6.0

  3. In a situation where the student can demonstrate that he/she can communicate in English but cannot produce any formal English qualifications as described above, then the student will be required to complete an IELTS test or equivalent in Australia

Applicants must be 18 years and above.

Course requirements

To complete this course, it is expected that you will have access to:

  • A computer with Windows 8 or higher
  • Internet
  • Media Player

These facilities are available on campus.

Other requirements

All students must be at least 18 years of age.

Course Outline

Resources included

All of the learning and assessment resources required to complete this course will be provided.

Course units

In order to receive this qualification, thirty-three units must be completed satisfactorily:

  • 27 core units
  • 6 elective units
UNITS UNIT NAME
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 requirements
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 budget
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 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
UNITS UNIT NAME
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Course Outcomes

Career outcomes

This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Chef
  • Chef de partie

Academic pathways

Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management may study the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Additional Information

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Cambridge College Australia prior to enrolment.

Assessment

As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Assessment tasks may include:

  • Written questions and answers
  • Presentations
  • Projects
  • Case study analysis
  • Observation of the learner
  • Written and oral questioning
  • Written reports
  • Simulated role play
  • Practical demonstration

Student support

Cambridge College Australia has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.

Cambridge College Australia encourages all students to pursue their vocational education and achieve their training goals, including students:

  • With language, literacy and numeracy problems
  • From a non-English speaking background
  • With a disability

Our college will identify and access appropriate support services, and ensure the necessary services are provided for participants as required.

Fees

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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?

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