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SIT40516 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery in Sydney | AHMI
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CRICOS Course Code: 0100284
Duration: 78 weeks (60 weeks delivery plus 18 weeks term break)

Intake Dates
  • 30th January 2023,
  • 24th April 2023,
  • 17th July 2023,
  • 9th October 2023

  • Mode of Study
  • Course Description
  • Course Structure
  • Entry Requirement
  • Career Opportunities
  • Education Pathways
  • Exit Point/Award

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

  • Face to Face, Online and Self Study* Total of 20 hours per week.
  • * self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion
  • 300 hours mandatory work placement

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management reflects the role of commercial 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.

SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery consists of thirty-three (33) units of competency, comprising 26 core units and 7 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.

Core Units

SITCOM010

Manage Conflict

SITXFIN009

Manage finances within a budget

SITXHRM008

Roster staff

SITXHRM009

Lead and manage people

SITXFSA008

Develop and implement a food safety program

SITHCCC043

Work effectively as a cook

SITHKOP012

Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

SITHCCC028

Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC031

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC036

Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC037

Prepare Sea food dishes

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXWHS007

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

SITXMGT004

Monitor Work Operations

SITXINV006

Receive, store and maintain stock

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

SITHKOP015

Design and cost menus

SITHKOP013

Plan cooking operations

SITHCCC042

Prepare food to meet special dietry requirements

SITHCCC030

Prepare Vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC035

Prepare poultry dishes

SITHFSA006

Participate in safe food handling practices

SITHCCC023

Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC027

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC029

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHCCC041

Produce cakes, pastries and breads

SITHPAT006

Produce desserts

Elective Units

SITXWHS006

Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

BSBTWK501

Lead diversity and inclusion

BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

SITXFIN010

Prepare and monitor budgets

SITXCCS015

Enhance customer service experiences

There are no stated entry requirements into this qualification

Internationals Students

Must be 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment

 Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC

  • Year 12 or Australian HSC or equivalent.

English Language Entry Requirements:

  • IELTS score 5.5 minimum (no lower than 5.0 in each band) or equivalent

Students are required to complete 300 hours mandatory work placement to complete SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Students may request the Australian Health and Management Institute to organize their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a workplace suitability assessment prior to approval  

Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:

  • Chef
  • Chef de partie

After successfully achieving SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, graduates may undertake SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management and apply for credit transfer for units of competency included in both qualifications.

Students that successfully complete all 33 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure and 300 hours mandatory work placement, will be issued with SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

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