SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

This qualification reflects the role of commercial 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.

Course Credit
Students may 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.tkl.edu.au
For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.
If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration. For any questions about course credit, contact us via info@tkl.edu.au

 

Delivery Mode

• Face-to-face 13.5 hrs (blended delivery mode combined with classroom and practical training in a commercial kitchen setting) + 6.5 hrs online Activities (per week) + 192 hrs work placement in total.

• Chef
• Chef de partie

Prior to Enrolment
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least senior high school year 12 or equivalent.

Academic Requirements:

• Domestic Applicants: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
• International Applicants: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12

English Requirements:

• An IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
• English language competence can also be demonstrated through any of the following:
• Completion of a Certificate III or at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian college.
• ELICOS Upper-Intermediate level or Above from approved ELICOS Provider.
• English Placement Test (EPT).
• Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students must provide their results to confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Note: International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification.

The SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management qualification has 33 units in total comprising of 27 core and 6 elective units from the Hospitality, Health and Business Services Training Packages.
Units of Competency

Core Units                                                                                                                     27 Units
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

Elective                                                                                                                         6 Units
SITXWHS006	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
SITXHRM010	Recruit, select and induct staff
SITHCCC026*	Package prepared foodstuffs
SITXCCS015	Enhance customer service experiences
SITHCCC038*	Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC040*	Prepare and serve cheese

• The qualification is delivered over 78 weeks comprising of:

• 6 terms of 10 weeks each (60 weeks total)
• Holiday breaks for 18 weeks (as specified in the timetable.)

• January, April, July, October (Midterm Intake available.)
• For more information please visit www.tkl.edu.au/pages/important-dates

• Note: This qualification will be delivered for 26 weeks for students who have completed SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management from TKL College and 16 units credited towards SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality and Management. Or This qualification will be delivered for 39 weeks for students who have completed SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery from TKL College and 12 units credited towards SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 

• Tuition Fee: A18,000$
• Material Fee: A$1,000
• Enrolment Fee: A$200 (non-refundable)

Please contact your marketing manager for detailed fee information specific to your region.

Promotion and Scholarships
For information about promotions and scholarships, please contact your regional manager.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.

Additional Information
Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which must be purchased at the student's own cost.
Non-payment of course fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.
For our refund policy and other details, please visit on our website.

• Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects, role-plays, kitchen practical assessments, observations, logbooks, case studies, and short answer questions.
• Note that for international students satisfactory course progress is required in order to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the Course progress policy and procedure or International Student Handbook.
• Equipment: Students must also supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g. Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher. For printing completed assessments, you will need to have your own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements.

TKL will assist with the Work placement arrangement. However, students are encouraged to find their own work placement, which requires approval from the work placement coordinator/ TKL College.

The Work placement takes place in Term 6. During this term, students will complete work placement unit SITHCCC043 Work Effectively as a Cook that requires 192 Hours of work placement to cover 48 Service periods for SITHCCC043. This will cover Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Function Services.

Upon acceptance of a student's application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for the remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all the provided information as it will provide all the necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer, written agreement and payments are received.
Orientation class will be held one week before the commencement of the course. The orientation class will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

Enrollment Procedure:

Please contact our office via info@tkl.edu.au to discuss commencement dates, enrolment procedures, payment methods or any course-related matters.

For other costs and charges, please visit the Student Information Section and the International Student Handbook.

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All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. 
This includes:

• Academic and personal support.
• Referral to external support services.
• One-on-one support from our trainers/assessors to assist with their studies.
• Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops
• One-on-one support from the Administration regarding student concerns including language, literacy, and numeracy issues.

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