SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Want to run a fast paced kitchen?
Gain the skills to lead a team in a commercial kitchen. You'll learn to plan, prepare and cook food, including dishes suitable for cultural and dietary requirements. On completion you could find work as a supervisor or chef in a range of kitchens.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
If you're ready to progress your career and take a lead role in the kitchen, get cracking with this course!
You'll gain skills and knowledge to take you beyond your chef’s qualification including rostering and managing kitchen staff. You will be equipped to lead a team in a commercial kitchen and be able to budget, plan, prepare and cook food, including special dietary requirements.
The course covers all the skills you need to operate a fully functional kitchen, and implement a food safety program.
Please note the fees and duration listed below reflect the total cost and duration of the whole Certificate IV in Kitchen Management qualification.
If you have completed the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery your fees and time taken to complete the qualification will be less than what is displayed.
Important information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
When applying for this course, prior study within the industry such as SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial* or equivalent, will be considered.
Where there is limited study, you may be directed into a more suitable level course.
*See Further Information field below
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees.
Other job titles may include:
- Supervisor
- Team Leader Cook or Chef
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
A supervised workplacement at North Metro TAFE's Pavilion à la carte restaurant is undertaken as part of this course.
Please note fees and duration will be reduced if you have completed Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $65.00 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $89.10 | $26.40 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads | $48.60 | $14.40 | $115.00 |
| SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | $56.70 | $16.80 | $190.00 |
| SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $190.00 |
| SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | $81.00 | $24.00 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes | $51.84 | $15.36 | $165.00 |
| SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes | $81.00 | $24.00 | $220.00 |
| SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes | $51.84 | $15.36 | $200.00 |
| SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads | $113.40 | $33.60 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | $113.40 | $33.60 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook | $155.52 | $46.08 | $115.00 |
| SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| SITHPAT016 Produce desserts | $145.80 | $43.20 | $205.00 |
| SITXCOM010 Manage conflict | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| SITXHRM008 Roster staff | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$9.72 | $2.88 | $20.00 |
|
|
$105.30 | $31.20 | $200.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $165.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$226.80 | $67.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$68.04 | $20.16 | $125.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $65.00 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $89.10 | $26.40 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads | $48.60 | $14.40 | $115.00 |
| SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | $56.70 | $16.80 | $190.00 |
| SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $190.00 |
| SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | $81.00 | $24.00 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes | $51.84 | $15.36 | $165.00 |
| SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes | $81.00 | $24.00 | $220.00 |
| SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes | $51.84 | $15.36 | $200.00 |
| SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads | $113.40 | $33.60 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | $113.40 | $33.60 | $155.00 |
| SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook | $155.52 | $46.08 | $115.00 |
| SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| SITHPAT016 Produce desserts | $145.80 | $43.20 | $205.00 |
| SITXCOM010 Manage conflict | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| SITXHRM008 Roster staff | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$9.72 | $2.88 | $20.00 |
|
|
$105.30 | $31.20 | $200.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $165.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$226.80 | $67.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$68.04 | $20.16 | $125.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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