CRICOS Course Code: 114185E
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
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.
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.


Course Fees
Course Fees
Tuition Fees : $17000
Non tuition fee:
- Application fees: $300
- Placement fees: $2000
- Material fees: $1550
Note: Please refer student handbook and refund policy for further information
UNITS OF COMPETENCY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level.

Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(According to the RTO)
- Successfully completed SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Minimum age of 18 years and above
IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
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6.0 | 50–57 | 60–78 | 169–175 | n/a |
5.5 | 42–49 | 46–59 | 162–168 | + 15 weeks |
5.0 | 36–41 | 35–45 | 154–161 | + 20 to 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)
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 a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate III or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.
OR
- Applicant must undertake an English Placement test on campus.
OR
- Applicants originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS, or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Additionally, the learner is required to:
- Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.
Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
Other Conditions:
Students required to invest on average 4 hours a week of guided learning during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.