Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Provider:
Course Code:
SIT40521
CRICOS Code:
109680K
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Duration:
72-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, April, July, October
Course Overview
RGIT Australia’s Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) course will provide students with opportunity to learn all facets of working in a professional kitchen including selection, preparation and cooking of different foods and techniques. Subjects covered include workplace hygiene procedures, and receiving and storing supplies as well as learning about quality control, stock control, catering revenue and costs, bulk cooking food safety, finance, and human resources.
RGIT Australia’s Certificate IV in Kitchen Management provides graduates with 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.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete the following 33 units of competency to attain the qualification.
Core 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 Units
- BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
- SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experiences
- SITXFSA004 Develop and implement a food safety program
- SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR ii) 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 iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process. If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests: – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT – Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
Pathway
- Hospitality Commercial Cookery Package
Career Opportunities
This course is designed for employment as a chef/cook in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies and/or to continue higher studies.
Internship or Work Placements
Students are required to undertake a minimum of 360 work-based training hours consisting minimum of 60 complete service periods/shifts with combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner and special function.