SIT40521 – Certificate IV In Kitchen Management

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 as a Chef or Chef de partie in various kitchen settings, such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops

92 weeks over 6 terms, including breaks and holidays.

This course is delivered in a classroom environment and includes structured learning activities including theory, group discussions, case studies, presentations and research. This course is delivered in a classroom environment offering business and simulated office activities.

Activities include: group discussions, case studies/scenarios, role plays, computer-based activities, research, presentations, project/activities and demonstrated application of skills

Students may enter SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification. This program has units of competency which form part of the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Students who have completed SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or any other suitable qualification will be eligible to apply for credit transfer which may reduce the course duration and fees

Students may choose to progress to higher qualifications after completing this qualification. Upon successful completion of this course, students may move to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management which will provide you with the skills to work as a Manager in any hospitality

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Do you already have existing skills and knowledge and don’t need additional training? Have you done previous training?

Please contact our office if you would like to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or apply for credit transfer. RPL/Credit transfer may reduce your course duration and fees

There are 33 units in this qualification out of which 27 are core units and 6 are elective units. The Salford College Industry Advisory Panel has recommended the elective units which are most suitable for the workplace.

This course is delivered in 2 stages as listed below.

Stage 1 is for 55 weeks and Stage 2 is between 26 and 30 weeks

This course includes practical units and industry placement (work-based training) components of 360 hours to be completed in the hospitality workplace kitchen.

Please note that there would be a break between courses to cater for the next available intake date