Course at a Glance
Course duration depends on the funding stream, credit transfers and recognition of prior learning. The course can be completed quicker or slower depending on individual circumstances.
Unit of Competencies
SIT40521—Certificate IV in Kitchen Management includes 33 units of competency, including 27 core units and 6 elective units. CTA Training Specialists offers the following units of competencies to students:
Core Units
Elective Units
Units of competencies marked with an * may require one or more pre-requisites.
The unit SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook, requires the student to complete 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen, that cover a combination of
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Qualification Outcome
You will receive a nationally recognised qualification certificate from CTA Training Specialists upon completion. If undertaken using User Choice Funding as an Apprentice, you will also receive a completion certificate from the Queensland Government.
Study Pathways
Pathways into this qualification
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. No occupation licensing, certification or legislative requirements apply to this course.
Pathways from this qualification
Upon completing this qualification, you can confidently work as a head chef or cook in any commercial kitchen. You can also continue to develop your career in hospitality by undertaking one of the following high-level skills.
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Credit Transfer/ Recognition of Prior Learning
You can transfer credits to this qualification if you have completed any of the core or elective units through other RTOs or previous qualifications. CTA does not charge fees for transferring credits. CTA also offers recognition of prior learning (RPL) for specific units. For more information about credit transfers and RPLs, please contact us at [email protected].
Funding Options
Vet Investment (High Level Skills):
- Non Concessional $799.00 ($24.21 per unit to be completed)
- Concessional $399.50 ($21.15 per unit to be completed)
User Choice (Apprenticeship):
- Employer: $2768.00 based on $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency
- Student: $2368.00 based on $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency
Fee for Service: $11,550 ($480 per unit to be completed).
Eligibility Criteria
Vet Investment – High Level Skills
The Higher Level Skills program offers eligible individuals subsidised training in selected Certificate IV or above qualifications and priority skill sets that help secure employment, advance in careers, or transition to university.
Eligibility and Concessions
To be eligible, students must:
- A Queensland resident. (Evidence: Drivers Licence, Adult Proof Of Age Card, Concession / Health Care Card)
- 15 years or older and no longer at school. (Evidence: Drivers Licence, Adult Proof Of Age Card, Birth Certificate Of Extract, Passport)
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits. (Evidence: Birth Certificate Of Extract, Passport, Green Medicare Card)
- Not already hold or be enrolled in a Certificate 4 level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training). (Evidence: AISS Search)
- For SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management: You must be an existing worker in the Tourism and Hospitality industry with at least 30 days of employment and have either three years of cooking experience or have completed the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
Fee For Service Training
Fee For Service Training is for students who are not eligible for government funding. Students only pay for the number of units they complete as CTA Training Specialists do not charge for credit transfers. Additional information about funding and eligibility criteria can be found here: Funding Options at CTA Training Specialists.
Benefits
What are the benefits of studying a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management?
The SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management equips you with the skills needed to take on leadership roles such as kitchen manager, head chef, or sous chef. This qualification enhances your career prospects, allowing you to move up the culinary ladder in commercial kitchens.
The course provides a solid foundation in kitchen operations, including managing inventory, budgeting, and menu planning. You’ll learn how to oversee kitchen activities efficiently, ensuring smooth and profitable operations.
Develop essential leadership and team management skills, enabling you to effectively lead a kitchen team. You’ll learn how to manage staff, resolve conflicts, and create a productive and harmonious work environment.
The course includes practical training, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world kitchen environments. This hands-on experience ensures you are job-ready and confident in managing kitchen operations.
The course often provides opportunities to connect with industry professionals, instructors, and peers. Building these relationships can open doors to job opportunities and collaborations within the culinary and hospitality sectors.
FAQs
The Cert IV in kitchen management, also known as the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, is an advanced qualification for those wanting to gain the skills and knowledge to lead a kitchen. This course is only recommended for those who have prior experience working in a commercial kitchen.
While both a Diploma and a Certificate 4 are advanced qualifications, a diploma is generally completed after completing a Certificate 4. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognises a Diploma as a level 5 qualification and a Certificate 4 as a level 4 qualification.
To work as a chef or equivalent in Australia, you are generally expected to hold either a Cert 3 in Cookery or a Cert 4 in Kitchen Management. To work as a cook in Australia, you only require a food hygiene certificate.
