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National code: SIT40521 | CRICOS Code: 109633F
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
OverviewAbout this course
The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at TAFE NSW develops your existing skills and knowledge so you can take your cooking career to the next level. Train with industry professionals, master a range of cooking techniques and refine your capabilities with practical experience.
This qualification gives you the skills you need to work confidently as a chef, commercial cook or kitchen supervisor in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs and cafes all over the world. Learn to manage people, and business operations and develop menus while you refine your knife skills and cookery techniques, and learn to prepare a variety of delicious food.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learn new skills
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Plan, manage and monitor kitchen operations
- Lead a team and coach others
- Manage human resources and rostering
- Manage finances and budgets
- Use social media for marketing
- Manage diversity in the workplace
Gain practical experience
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
- Preparing dishes using different techniques, equipment and methods
- Developing and adapting menus to cater for special dietary requirements
- Planning and costing menus
- Food safety, preparation and storage
- Hygiene, safe food handling and safe work practices
Develop your professional confidence
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- A collaborative spirit
- Problem solving skills
- A passion for food and learning
- Resilience to work in high pressure environments
Career pathways
This qualification could help you prepare for roles like:
- Chef
- Chef de Partie
- Commercial Cook
- Kitchen Supervisor
SuitabilityInternational entry requirements
At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Additional Requirements:
- The NSW Liquor and Gaming regulations require students to be 18 years of age or older if they are undertaking units that involve the service of alcohol and/or gaming operations.
Location Requirements:
- TAFE NSW Ryde and Ultimo will offer packages with Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management with direct credits.
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
Workplace learning ('on-the-job' training) is required for the achievement of competencies to receive the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.
Work placement is a critical part of your success in this course, a teacher will assist you in gaining unpaid work placement with a hospitality establishment or you can arrange paid work in an approved commercial kitchen in line with TAFE NSW policy. This will happen once you have gained enough knowledge to operate safely in the workplace.
Your work placement will be supported and monitored by TAFE NSW and we will provide your service period log books (endorsed by the workplace supervisor to verify your service experience).
As well as the in-class training and assessment you will be required to complete 180 hours of work placement during scheduled service periods (breakfast, lunch or dinner) working as a cook in a real industry environment.
As part of the work placement hours, you will need to complete at least 12 supervisory shifts in the second semester of this course. We recommend that you seek paid employment to meet this requirement and the teacher will advise if your workplace is suitable.
- A good communicator
- Comfortable working with numbers
- Passionate about cooking and being creative with food
- Interested in leading teams and working with others
- Able to work under pressure
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Fees and locationsStarting dates, course fees and locations
As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Armidale | Feb | $21,380 AUD |
| Bathurst | Feb | $21,380 AUD |
| Dubbo | Feb | $21,380 AUD |
| Hamilton | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Kingscliff | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Northern Beaches | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Orange | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Ryde | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Tamworth | Feb | $21,380 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Wollongbar | Feb, Jul | $21,380 AUD |
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Armidale | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Bathurst | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Dubbo | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Hamilton | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Kingscliff | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Northern Beaches | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Orange | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Ryde | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Tamworth | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Wollongbar | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
Additional costs
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
Structure and unitsWhat you will study
At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.
27 core units 6 elective units, consisting of: 3 units from Group A below 3 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units are the required units that you must complete.
Use food preparation equipmentSITHCCC023
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookerySITHCCC027
Prepare appetisers and saladsSITHCCC028
Prepare stocks, sauces and soupsSITHCCC029
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishesSITHCCC030
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishesSITHCCC031
Prepare poultry dishesSITHCCC035
Prepare meat dishesSITHCCC036
Prepare seafood dishesSITHCCC037
Produce cakes, pastries and breadsSITHCCC041
PathwaysContinue your studies
At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:
Vocational study pathway
Enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW degree pathway
From certificates to diplomas, to a TAFE NSW degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW - university partnership pathways
TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Other university pathways
You may gain entry to another university using your TAFE NSW qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. Check your credit eligibility.
Keep learning with TAFE NSW
Build your expertise with a TAFE NSW hospitality study pathway:
- Diploma of Hospitality Management.
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Business specialising in Hospitality and Hotel Management
At TAFE NSW Ryde and Ultimo:
- If you apply for a package of Certificate IV Kitchen Management (1 year) and Diploma of Hospitality Management then you will receive 6 months credit towards the Diploma, hence the Diploma duration will be reduced to 0.5 year. Package Duration: 1.5 years)
- If you apply for a package of Certificate IV Kitchen Management (1 year) and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management then you will receive 6 months credit towards the Advanced Diploma, hence the Diploma duration will be reduced to 1 year. (Package Duration: 2 years)
- If you apply for a package of Certificate IV Kitchen Management (1 year), Diploma of Hospitality Management and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management then due to credits the Diploma and Advanced Diploma duration will be reduced to 0.5 years. (Package Duration: 2 years)
- If you apply for a package of Certificate IV Kitchen Management (1 year), Diploma of Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Business specialising in Hospitality and Hotel Management then due to credits the Diploma duration will be reduced to 0.5 years and the Bachelor degree duration will be reduced to 2 years (Package Duration: 3.5 years)
You are able to package two or more TAFE NSW courses together. This means you can plan your studies to achieve your career goals. When you apply for a TAFE NSW vocational pathway, you can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
ServicesCampus facilities and support services
TAFE NSW offers you a range of on campus study environments you will have access to Commercial kitchens, On campus restaurants and cafes, industry specific computer rooms, study and presentation areas as well as general student facilities to enhance your learning and student experience.
Student facilities, amenities and support services include:
- TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
- TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
- TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
- Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
- LinkedIn Learning - an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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