Certificate
Up to 4 years (48 months)
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The Nationally Recognised Training SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management 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.
Course Overview
At Redmako Learning we pride ourselves on our High Touch approach you will be assigned a dedicated Trainer, as well as a Student Support Officer who will help guide you through the program.
Student needs to complete 27 Core units and 6 Electives.
Core Units
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA006 |
Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITHCCC023 |
Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
| SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
| SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus |
| SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
Electives
Group A – Cookery and Catering
| SITHCCC039 | Produce pates and terrines |
| SITHCCC044 | Prepare specialised food items |
| SITHKOP014 | Plan catering for events or functions |
Group E – General electives
| SITXHRM010 | Recruit, select and induct staff |
| SITXFIN008 | Interpret financial information |
| BSBTWK501 | Lead diversity and inclusion |
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.
Eligibility rules apply to students wanting to enrol in this program with Redmako Learning including:
After enrolling in the course, each student must complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) evaluation. This LLN evaluation will assist Redmako Learning in identifying each learner’s needs and the appropriate support required.
Each student must also provide their USI (Unique Student Identifier) before they will gain access to their materials. If you do not have a USI, we will provide instructions of how you can create one.
NOTE: To be eligible for tuition subsidies from the Queensland Government’s User Choice program to undertake this qualification as an Apprenticeship in Queensland, you must be employed either part-time or fulltime and have a qualified supervisor in your workplace.
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is funded by the government under User Choice for courses listed under the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List.
For Employers
To support the Cookery industry, the Australian and Queensland Governments are providing incentives directly to all Employers who engage a Trainee or Apprentice.
Furthermore, in an unprecedented move, the Australian Government will pay your Apprentices up to $5,000 each under the Priority Hiring Incentive program as a Support Payment to further incentivise them to be retained in the industry to complete their apprenticeship in your business.
You may be eligible to receive a Priority Hiring Incentive of up to $5000 in the first year of an apprenticeship, paid over two instalments of
Course Fees
For eligible staff the Queensland Government will subsidise tuition under their User Choice funding program – they just mandate the following Student Contribution Fees are charged, payable by Employer or Student.
| Course | Rate | Concessional | Non-Concessional |
| SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management | $1.60 per nominal hour of study | ~$525 | ~$1312 |
*Concessional discount of 60% is applicable for any Trainee or Apprentice who holds a health care card, holds a pension card or are Aboriginal or Torres Strai t Islander
**Exact fee is subject to units in Training Plan
If you have previously completed any VET units, kindly provide us a USI transcript by following this guide.
Look out for the new Skills Assure tick which makes it easier to recognise providers that offer training subsidised by the Queensland Government.
By choosing a subsidised course through a Skills Assure supplier, you can gain skills that are valued by industry and will help get you a job once you are finished your studies.
Find out more at desbt.qld.gov.au/skillsassure
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