SIT40521 - Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
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Course Detail
This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to take on supervisory or team-leading roles in commercial kitchens. You will develop the skills to manage kitchen operations, lead teams, and make independent decisions to solve non-routine problems in a professional hospitality environment.
Package Course
- Study cooking techniques from expert chefs and combine with hospitality skill to coordinate hospitality operations. Stellar College offers you accredited courses with our package courses:
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management CRICOS 109576K &
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS 114852H.
How it works?
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. You will study cooking techniques from expert chefs.
- Duration: 86 weeks*
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- Timely Assessments
- Certificate of Completion
- Learning Management System
Course Information
Duration
- 86 weeks
Course Structure
A total of 33 units of competency must be completed and deemed competent to gain the qualification SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. The course includes 48 service shifts to be completed with minimum 5 hrs each shift.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
| SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus |
| SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
| SITHCCC043 – WKP | Work effectively as a cook Theoretical |
| Elective Units | |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
Intake Date
- 05 JAN 2026
- 09 FEB 2026
- 06 APR 2026
- 11 MAY 2026
- 06 JUL 2026
- 10 AUG 2026
- 05 OCT 2026
- 09 NOV 2026
Delivery Mode
Blended learning along with 20 hours per week, face to face contact at campus.
- Completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent.
- English: minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or an English Proficiency of upper-intermediate level
- 18 years of age or over
- Basic computer skills
- Must meet student visa requirements.
Is available for this course, please contact the college for further details.
Stellar College will gather evidence from a variety of sources using a range of methods including but not limited to:
• Written Questions
• Case Studies
• Role Plays
• Report
• Project Portfolio
Work placement requirement: SITHCCC043 requires 48 service shifts to be undertaken in an operational commercial kitchen.
Onshore: $14250
Offshore: $18000
Enrolment Fee: $500 (non-refundable)
Material Fee: $1200 (non-refundable once the course has commenced)
Please note: Fees have the potential to change, please check with Stellar College team for the latest information.
PROMOTIONS ARE RUNNING DURING THE YEAR. CONTACT COLLEGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Duration
- 86 weeks
Course Structure
A total of 33 units of competency must be completed and deemed competent to gain the qualification SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. The course includes 48 service shifts to be completed with minimum 5 hrs each shift.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
| SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus |
| SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
| SITHCCC043 – WKP | Work effectively as a cook Theoretical |
| GC – Elective Units | |
| SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
| Elective Units | |
| SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills |
| Elective A Units | |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
| SITHCCC026 | Package prepared foodstuffs |
Intake Date
- 06 JAN 2025
- 10 FEB 2025
- 07 APR 2025
- 12 MAY 2025
- 07 JUL 2025
- 11 AUG 2025
- 06 OCT 2025
- 10 NOV 2025
Delivery Mode
Blended learning along with 20 hours per week, face to face contact at campus.
- Completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent.
- English: minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or an English Proficiency of upper-intermediate level
- 18 years of age or over
- Basic computer skills
- Must meet student visa requirements.
Is available for this course, please contact the college for further details.
Stellar College will gather evidence from a variety of sources using a range of methods including but not limited to:
• Written Questions
• Case Studies
• Role Plays
• Report
• Project Portfolio
Work placement requirement: SITHCCC043 requires 48 service shifts to be undertaken in an operational commercial kitchen.
Offshore: $18,000
Onshore: $14,250
Additional Fees: $1,200 material fee + $250 enrolment fee
Please note: Fees have the potential to change, please check with Stellar College team for the latest information.
PROMOTIONS ARE RUNNING DURING THE YEAR. CONTACT COLLEGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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