Cookery & Hospitality Course overview

CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

Course code SIT40521
CRICOS 112359D
Total weeks 78
Study weeks 66
Holiday weeks 12
Language English

About this course

Browse overview, entry requirements, and course pathway.

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 Structure

CodeTitleCore/Elective
SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipmentCore
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookeryCore
SITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and saladsCore
SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsCore
SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesCore
SITHCCC031Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesCore
SITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishesCore
SITHCCC036Prepare meat dishesCore
SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breadsCore
SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirementsCore
SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cookCore
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipesCore
SITHKOP012Develop recipes for special dietary requirementsCore
SITHKOP013Plan cooking operationsCore
SITHKOP015Design and cost menusCore
SITHPAT016Produce dessertsCore
SITXCOM010Manage conflictCore
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safetyCore
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practicesCore
SITXFSA008Develop and implement a food safety programCore
SITXHRM008Roster staffCore
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stockCore
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsCore
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practicesCore
SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiencesElective
SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksElective
SITXCCS014Provide service to customersElective
SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheeseElective
SITHCCC038Produce and serve food for buffetsElective
SITHKOP011Plan and implement service of buffetsElective

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Learning and Assessment Methods

This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.

Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.

Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.