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Certificate IV in Kitchen Management - SIT40521

Course Details

  • Duration78 Weeks
  • Fees15000.00 AUD
  • CertificateYes
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Description
  • Curriculam
  • Training & Other Facilities
  • Duration & Delivery

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management reflects the function of chefs and cooks in the kitchen who supervise or manage a team. They work independently or with limited supervision from others to solve non-routine challenges. This certification offers a pathway to operate a small business in these industries or work in cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, clubs, bars, etc. At Norton Institute, you can embrace your culinary passion and master the art of kitchen management in the vibrant hospitality sector.


  • Want to become skilled kitchen managers.
  • Are passionate about the culinary arts.
  • Aim to lead kitchen teams effectively in various culinary establishments.
  • Seek to advance their career in kitchen management.
At Norton Institute, our Cert IV in Kitchen Management qualification equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in kitchen management roles and provides a pathway to a successful career in the culinary industry.

There are no specific prerequisites specified in the training package for this kitchen management course in australia. RTO Requirements for International Students To be eligible for enrolment at Norton Institute into the cert iv in kitchen management all international applicants must be 18 years old or older and exhibit evidence of academic and English language proficiency as follows:


Academic Requirements:

✅Completion of an Australian Year 11 secondary school education or higher is required. This criteria varies by country of origin, and information is available on the Norton Institue website and in Norton Institue marketing materials.


✅Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from an accredited ELICOS/ESL centre.


Norton Institute Pathway Model:

Norton Institute offers the SIT50422 Diploma in Hospitality Management. An undergraduate degree from at university or higher education provider prepared to accept your qualifications and experience (subject to course entry requirements at higher education providers).


Credit Transfer:

Norton Institute will assess every individual application to SIT40521 and provide recognition through a Credit Transfer arrangement for the expected units of competency.


English Language Requirements:

✅Any AQF certification at the Certificate III level or above delivered and assessed in English solely will be considered to meet both the academic and English language admission requirements.

We make your kitchen management course materials available to you via online platforms and course handouts. We have computers and student access at the institute, and necessary software (such as IT software and the Microsoft suite) is installed on institute computers for students to utilize. While attending practicals, a complete, clean, cleaned and ironed uniform, as well as appropriate footwear, must be worn at all times.


Uniform requirements for practical classes:

  • 1 x White double breasted Chefs jacket (Not black. Complete with white buttons)

  • 1 x Chef trousers (Not black. Checked – modern or traditional

  • 1 x White apron

  • 1 x White neckerchief

  • 1 x White Chef’s Hat (skull cap)

  • 1 x Shoes heavy-duty, non-slip and clean (no sneakers or runners)


Starter toolkit:

Students will be required to use tools of trade which include cook’s knives. The starter toolkit includes:

  • 1 x 25cm/30cm Chef’s knife

  • 1 x Steel

  • 1 x Paring knife

  • 1 x Vegetable peeler

  • 1 x Thermometer

  • 1 x Palette knife

  • 1 x Boning knife

  • 1 x Fish filleting knife

  • 1 x Utility fork

  • 1 x Thermal piping bag

  • 1 x Set nozzles

  • 1 x Sharpening stone


The uniform and Starter toolkit for practical kitchens will be provided by the College.

As part of each unit's assessment requirements, students must complete a variety of assignments. Outside of class, each unit evaluation takes roughly 5-10 hours. Methods of evaluation could include:


☑️Questionnaires with Short Answers

☑️Demonstration in Practice (Simulation or Actual Workplace)

☑️Project

☑️Supervisor reports and interviews at work

Applicants for RPL and credit transfer (CT) must submit the original document or a certified copy at the time of enrollment or during orientation. Refer to our price lists in the manual and website for more information. There is a cost associated with determining your RPL status and executing your credit transfer. International students may have their course and visa shortened if credit is given.

After successfully completing all of the essential units of this kitchen management course, you will be awarded a nationally recognized qualification in SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. Students who do not finish all of the required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a SIT40521 Certificate 4 in Kitchen Management.

  • On-campus

Training is delivered in a classroom setting, offering a full-time, face-to-face learning experience enriched by simulated work environments.

Norton Institute Qualification or Statement of Attainment will be recognized by other RTOs around Australia under mutual recognition. Students who successfully complete this course may opt to study:


➡️Norton Institute offers the SIT50422 Diploma in Hospitality Management.


➡️An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers prepared to accept your qualifications and experience (subject to course entry requirements at higher education providers).

In australia our kitchen management course has been designed to match the requirements for the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. It contains the following 33 units of competency:


  • ☑️27 core components


  • ☑️6 elective units


Unit Code

Unit Name

Core/Elective

SITHKOP015*

Design and cost menus

Core 1

SITXFSA008*

Develop and implement a food safety program

Core 2

SITHCCC023*

Use food preparation equipment

Core 3

SITHCCC027*

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

Core 4

SITHCCC028*

Prepare appetisers and salads

Core 5

SITHCCC029*

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

Core 6

SITHCCC030*

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

Core 7

SITHCCC035*

Prepare poultry dishes

Core 8

SITHCCC037*

Prepare seafood dishes

Core 9

SITHCCC036*

Prepare meat dishes

Core 10

SITHCCC042*

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

Core 11

SITHCCC041*

Produce cakes, pastries and breads

Core 12

SITHCCC043*

Work effectively as a cook

Core 13

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

Core 14

SITHKOP012*

Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

Core 15

SITHKOP013*

Plan cooking operations

Core 16

SITHPAT016*

Produce desserts

Core 17

SITXCOM010

Manage conflict

Core 18

SITXFIN009

Manage finances within a budget

Core 19

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

Core 20

SITXFSA006

Participate in safe food handling practices

Core 21

SITXHRM008

Roster staff

Core 22

SITXHRM009

Lead and manage people

Core 23

SITXINV006

Receive, store and maintain stock

Core 24

SITXMGT004

Monitor work operations

Core 25

SITXWHS007

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Core 26

SITHCCC031*

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

Core 27

SITHKOP014

Plan catering for events or functions

Elective 1 (Group A)

SITHCCC026*

Package prepared foodstuffs

Elective 2 (Group A)

SITHCCC040*

Prepare and serve cheese

Elective 3 (Group A)

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

Elective 4

BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

Elective 5

BSBTWK501

Lead diversity and inclusion

Elective 6

  • Kitchen Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Catering Manager
  • Food Service Supervisor
  • Sous Chef
  • Culinary Team Leader
  • Banquet Manager
  • Food and Beverage Manager

Our Certificate IV in Kitchen Management qualification opens doors to management positions in the culinary industry and provides opportunities for career advancement and specialization.

*In accordance with statistics sourced from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research

Norton Institute campus is fully equipped with the necessary amenities, including a modern computer lab with internet connection and appropriate IT software, a data projector and resource borrowing facility, photocopying facilities, and a student common space. A practical kitchen is a custom-built area used for commercial culinary training that may be customized to fit restaurant management and customer service practice and simulations.

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management course duration is 78 weeks.

The delivery is a mixed delivery strategy that combines classroom, practical, and work placement components. Learning in the Classroom: The trainer will introduce the unit and the required knowledge to expand the student's grasp of issues. The trainer also takes students to interactive learning activities and digital challenge examinations that cover the lesson by referring to it online. Kitchen Management Practical Sessions: Students will receive training and assessment in a training kitchen for kitchen management practical workshops. Students will participate in simulated hospitality situations for other hospitality subjects. These workshops offer the opportunity to work on practical learning for each topic. In classes of no more than 20 students, practical activities, situations, and role plays are presented. Students are encouraged to work in pairs and small groups to help one another. Large and small commercial equipment is available in kitchens. Some units necessitate more hands-on experience than others.

Course Details

  • Duration78 Weeks
  • Fees15000.00 AUD
  • CertificateYes
  • LanguageEnglish

FAQs

-Diplomas are often considered to be at a level above Cert IV in terms of educational attainment and depth of knowledge. So, in summary, a Certificate IV and a Diploma are not the same. A Diploma is a more advanced and in-depth qualification than a Certificate IV.

- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at Norton Institute offers benefits such as improved kitchen leadership skills, enhanced organizational abilities, and career advancement in the culinary industry.

-Certificate IV is equivalent to a Level 4 qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which typically corresponds to a more advanced and specialized level of education or training.

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