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. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in various kitchen settings such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafeterias, and coffee shops. This course includes work-based training.

• Assist the students gain the essential skills and competencies required to work as commercial cooks within the hospitality sector

• Develop the required skills to effectively operated in a commercial cookery environment and gain knowledge in kitchen operations and hospitality

• Provide a pathway to further qualifications and learning

Students enrolling directly in this course (SIT40521) will be enrolled for the prescribed duration as below and will need to complete ALL thirty-three (33) units of competency to attain the qualification and undertake the required work placement of 200 hours for SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook.

Direct Entry Students:

Students entering this qualification directly will need to complete ALL the thirty-three (33) units below – 27 Core plus 6 Electives.

Core Units – 27:

Elective Units  – 6:

* These units have pre-requisite – SITXFSA005 and/or SITHCCC027.These Units must be scheduled prior to starting any new term or student group.

• Chef
• Sous Chef
• Chef de Partie
• Cook

This qualification is delivered over a period of 78 weeks with Face-to-Face training sessions and self-paced training – study including 18 weeks holiday breaks.

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• Individuals may enter SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification (meeting entry requirements).

Pathways from the qualification:

After achieving SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, individuals could progress to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.

This course is aimed at students wishing to develop a career in commercial cookery or upgrade their prior qualifications in commercial cookery or hospitality. The Bright College’s clients for this qualification will be international students completing this qualification as part of a packaged course. Key audience characteristics include:

Cohort 1: International Students on Student Visas

• Aspiring cooks/chefs with fundamental interest in hospitality related careers – student visa holders.
• Students progressing from a certificate III level qualification in a related domain (e.g., hospitality).
• Students transferring from other certificate level qualifications with a view to develop a career in commercial cookery or hospitality sector.
• Age group: 18 years and above.
• Limited casual or student work experience, including some hospitality experience.
• Career and further education aspirations

Cohort 2: Onshore Pathway Students (International Students)

• Some international students progressing from SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery course.
• Age group: 18 years and above.
• Commercial cookery and hospitality skills and knowledge developed in the previous course and through the industry placement/experience.

Where cohort profiles and experiences vary (The Bright College’s pre-enrolment review), The Bright College shall create their own groups, and not mix them with other cohorts where possible, to address their specific learning needs and maintain the cohort profile.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias, and coffee shops.

• Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
• Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and LLND test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 4. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

• • Learning – Level 4,
  • Reading – Level 4,
  • Writing – Level 4,
  • Oral Communication – Level 4
  • Numeracy – Level 4

• Certified Valid passport with signature
• Student details (Name, Contact number & personal email)
• Certified Academic qualifications
• Official English certificate Or Evidence of English Language proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and Cambridge)
• Current Resume (Full name, current address, email, mobile number, and qualifications)
• Residential address
• Evidence of financial capacity (if required)
• LLND online quiz
• Signed enrolment form (same as passport signature)
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)

2.5 days per week of Face to Face – campus-based delivery supported by LMS access, trainer-led workshops, simulated workplace activities, supervised assessment support, and self-paced study.

Fee and Payment

*Fees are subject to change and exclude Admin and Material fees, please contact the college for confirmation.