SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Nationally Recognised Training

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.

VET National Code

SIT40521

CRICOS Course Code

109571D

Duration

78 weeks (incl. holidays and term break)

Delivery Mode

This course includes work placement and comprise a 10-week study period in each term, excluding holidays, with 20 scheduled contact hours per week: 16 hours of face-to-face training and assessment, and 4 hours of online sessions via Microsoft Teams. Access to computer, printers, software and access to all the equipment and resources identified in each unit of competency. Practical components of the course are delivered face-to-face as timetabled in an allocated classroom or kitchen at BLC.

Tuition Fee

$18,500

Enrolment Fee

$300

Material Fee

$1,300
Age Requirements: All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement to study at BLC.

Academic Requirements: International students applying for this qualification either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.

English Language Requirements:

To enrol into this course with Blue Lotus College, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:

  • Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
  • or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
  • or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

Results more than two years old are not acceptable.

OR

  • Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.

OR

  • Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.

Please note that Blue Lotus College will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.


Pre-Training Review: All students will undertake pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, basic computing skills and interview conducted by BLC enrolment officer.

Interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities.

Through pre-training review student will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Candidates undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since they will be required to do calculations, make recipe cards and complete menu costing.

If learners do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with BLC.
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.
In order to achieve qualification students must complete the following 33 units of competency which includes 27 core units and 6 electives units.

Core Units:
SITHCCC023* Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC030* Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
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 Units:
SITHCCC038* Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC040* Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC044* Prepare specialised food items
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
SITXCOM006Source and present information
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites
Note: Fees may change during your course of study. BLC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Blue Lotus College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrolment.
To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@bluelotus.edu.au
This program is delivered under competency-based training which means instead of grading or marks, students are required to demonstrate all the criteria for each unit of competency and students are marked “Competent” or “Not yet competent”. Typical assessment methods will include written questions, case studies, role plays, skills demonstration and work-placement activities.