The SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management prepares individuals for careers in hospitality kitchen management. Students learn food preparation, cooking techniques, menu planning, and staff supervision. Graduates can confidently manage kitchens and lead teams in roles such as kitchen manager or sous chef.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Course Features
What's included?
Student Support
ACP staff help with studying, assessments, accommodations, language, and counseling. Students can get extra support from a student officer who may recommend external services. International students receive free support but might need to pay for outside services.
Practical Training
Face-to-face classroom instruction, complemented by practical training at ACP’s Commercial Kitchen in a simulated environment for at least 20 hours per week over 68 weeks, to develop the knowledge and skills required for each unit of competency in this qualification.
Career Pathways
Employment/Career pathway Units in this qualification include knowledge and skills for experienced professionals such as Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, and Restaurant Supervisor
Program Details:
Course Content
Mode of Study
Face to face instruction in a classroom, with hands-on training at ACP’s Commercial Kitchen for a minimum of 20 hours per week over 72 weeks to acquire the required knowledge and skills for this qualification.
Delivery Location
Face-to-Face Theory Classes:
Suite 801B, Level 8, 492 St Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3004
For Face-to-Face Practical Training:
G18, 18-38 Siddeley Street Docklands, Vic, 3008
Course Structure
To qualify, students must finish the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) by completing 33 units: 27 core units and 6 elective units.
Training & Assessment (1500Hrs)
The qualification consists of 1600 hours, broken down as follows:
Learning Hours – 684 hours (theory and practical training).
Assessment Hours – 556 hours (classroom + kitchen/simulated hospitality environment).
Work based training hours – 200 hours.
Self-study – 160 hours.
Assessment Method
All competency assessments will follow the guidelines and standards in the official Training Package. Assessment methods may include multiple-choice tests, short-answer worksheets, practical demonstrations in a kitchen setting, roleplays/scenarios, projects, and logbooks.
Course Pathways
After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Entry Requirements
All students must meet the following requirements to be accepted into courses at the Australian College of Pioneers (ACP).
English Language Requirements For International Students
IELTS Test Scores
– Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.
– IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) before the main VET course.
– IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) before the main VET course.
*Note: IELTS results older than two years are not acceptable.
Education in English-Speaking Countries
Evidence of having studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.
Recent Australian Education
Evidence of having successfully completed a foundation course, Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework within two years* of the signed written agreement date.
Academic Requirements
Secondary Education
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent senior secondary studies in the applicant's home country, comparable to Australian senior secondary education.
Mature Age Students
Relevant Work Experience
Considered without the minimum education requirements if they have relevant work experience in the chosen area of study and demonstrate the capacity to meet course requirements.
Course Units
To achieve qualification SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, students must complete 33 units: 27 core units and 6 elective units. The course lasts 84 weeks, with 72 weeks of classes and 12 weeks of holidays. Students must attend a minimum of 20 course contact hours per week.
Core Units
Electives
Assessment Methods
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