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.
- Produce dishes suitable for cultural and dietary requirements
- Cleaning and food safety programs
- First aid
- Managing workplace conflict
- Hygiene and workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Creativity and passion for food
- A quick thinker with an eye for consistency and speed
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to motivate and develop junior staff
- Excellent time management abilities
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
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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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