SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

CRICOS CODE: 109676F

Program Description

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.

NOTE: Total fee that a student has to pay typically includes tuition and non-tuition fees. All applicable fees will be advised in writing, and agreed to, prior to enrolment. A current Fee Schedule is also provided on this website.
Tuition fees once agreed will not change for the duration of the course. Some of the fees (e.g. the Enrolment Fee above) may not be refundable. Refer to our Fee Refund Policy for information on refunds.

Contact us if you have any questions or queries regarding this course, the enrolment process, or any other aspect of your enrolment.

Entry requirement

Other entry requirements apply.

ALTEC College conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview may also be required. Information for student support, including LLND and learning support, can be found here.

Program Structure

To attain Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, you will need to complete;

Total number of units = 33

  • 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
  • SITHCCC026 – Package prepared foodstuffs
  • SITHCCC038 – Produce and serve food for buffets
  • SITHCCC040 – Prepare and serve cheese
  • SITHKOP009 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • SITXHRM007 – Coach others in job skills
  • SITXWHS005 – Participate in safe work practices

Application

International students: ALTEC College offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements. 

The intakes are also published in ALTEC College’s Academic Calendar.

Pathway

Pathways into this qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:

Pathways from this qualification

After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

Please Note: The pathways are not prerequisites; rather a reference point that can be utilised by ALTEC when determining the suitability for enrolment with prospective learners. For additional details please refer Entry Requirements.

Accreditations

Upcoming Courses

Name Course Start Date Course End Date Cost
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_30 Dec 2024 30/12/2024 29/06/2025 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Nonpackage _Dec 2024 30/12/2024 28/06/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Feb 2025 10/02/2025 27/07/2025 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Nonpackage _Feb 2025 10/02/2025 09/08/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Mar 2025 24/03/2025 21/09/2025 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_5 May 2025 05/05/2025 26/10/2025 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Nonpackage _May 2025 05/05/2025 01/11/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_30 June 2025 30/06/2025 28/12/2025 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Nonpackage_June 2025 30/06/2025 27/12/2026 $15,250.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_Nonpackage _July 2024 01/07/2025 28/12/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_28 July 2025 28/07/2025 08/02/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521_Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_28 July 2025_Non-packaged 28/07/2025 24/01/2027 $15,250.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_22 Sep 2025 22/09/2025 05/04/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_27 Oct 2025 27/10/2025 03/05/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_29 Dec 2025 29/12/2025 28/06/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_FEB 2026 09/02/2026 09/08/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_ March 2026 23/03/2026 20/09/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_ 4 May 2026 04/05/2026 01/11/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_29 June 2026 29/06/2026 27/12/2026 $15,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_27 July 2026 27/07/2026 07/02/2027 $4,000.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_ 21 Sept 2026 21/09/2026 04/04/2027 $15,000.00
SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management – 26 Oct 2026 26/10/2026 02/05/2027 $4,750.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management – 28 DEC 2026 28/12/2026 27/06/2027 $4,750.00
SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management_8 Feb 2027 08/02/2027 25/07/2027 $4,750.00