SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Course Details
| Provider Name | Onepath College |  |
| RTO Code | 46203 | |
| CRICOS Code | 04257J | |
| CRICOS Course Code | 116142M | |
| Delivery Location | Suite 101, Level 1, 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Kitchen: La Cuisine Shop 2,118 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Various workplaces |  |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom and in a training kitchen, as well as through online learning and in the workplace. | |
| Duration | 78 weeks, including 60 study weeks and 18 weeks of holidays. | |
| Study load | 20 hours per week consisting of 14 hours of classroom training and assessment and 6 hours of online learning per week. 48 x service periods. |
Overview of Course
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 organizations 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 following 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
What Are The Entry Requirements?
Onepath College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
fees
| Fees | Tuition Fee | $21000 | Material Fee | $1000 | Enrolment Fee (Non Refundable) | $300 |
intakes
| 2024 | 7th of Oct | 11th of Nov | ||||||
| 2025 | 6 Jan | 10 Feb | 7 April | 12 May | 7 July | 11 Aug | 6Oct | 10 Nov |
target group
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career in kitchen management
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in the commercial cookery sector in roles such as chefs and cooks who have supervisory or team-leading roles in the kitchen. Further education pathways may include a range of Diploma qualifications, such as the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
career outcome
Chef de Partie, Chef
future pathway
Further education pathways may include a range of Diploma qualifications, such as the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
award qualification
Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive a certificate of SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.
Students are required to complete work placement for 48 service periods.
units of competency
Student requires to complete 33 units including 27 core and 6 electives Units to award this SIT40521 CERTIFICATE IV IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT Qualification.
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | Core |
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Core |
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups | Core |
| SITHCCC029* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC030* | Receive, store, and maintain stock | Core |
| SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | Core |
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Core |
| SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | Core |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes | Core |
| SITHKOP012* | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | Core |
| SITHKOP013* | Plan cooking operations | Core |
| SITHKOP015* | Design and cost menus | Core |
| SITHPAT016* | Produce desserts | Core |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | Core |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Core |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Core |
| SITXFSA008* | Develop and implement a food safety program | Core |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXINV006* | Receive, store and maintain stock | Core |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
| SITHCCC026* | Package prepared foodstuffs | Elective Group A |
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective Group A |
| SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective Group A |
| SITHFAB025 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee | Elective Group D |
| BSBTWK501 | Lead diversity and inclusion | Elective Group E |
| SITXWHS006 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | Elective Group E |
Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements
Training and Assessment Information
This course is delivered through face-to-face training and assessment in a classroom and training kitchen, as well as through online learning and workplace-based training and assessment.
You are required to attend training and assessment for 14 hours per week, as well as complete 6 hours of online learning per week for 60 study weeks (6 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are 18 weeks in total and the timing of these breaks will be advised in your timetable when you start your course.
You will also need to complete 48 service periods. 1 service period will be completed as a simulated assessment in our commercial training kitchen and the other 47 service periods will be completed as a work placement (each service period will be 4 hours).
Onepath College will assist you in finding a work placement, or you may find your work placement
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Logbooks
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following to support and welfare:
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in the assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language, or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Course Credit/ recognition of prior learning (RPL)
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.onepath.com.
Please note that although we are required to offer you RPL, it would not be expected as an international student that you would pursue this opportunity as most likely you would not have relevant workplace experience and existing skills and knowledge.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees and duration. We will advise you in writing of any changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details below.
OSHC
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Onepath College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organize your coverage or One Path College can organize one for you.