SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

To enrol in the course, prospective students must meet the following entry requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of commencement
• Demonstrate sufficient English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills
• Have basic computer skills to access online learning resources and complete assessments
• Participate in a pre-enrolment assessment, which may include an LLN assessment and a course entry interview

International students may be required to meet additional requirements in accordance with visa conditions and institutional policies.

The SIT40521-Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is structured to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to manage commercial kitchen operations. The course structure is made up of a combination of core and elective units of competency.

33 units must be completed:

• 27 core units
• 6 elective units, consisting of:
  • 3 units from Group A below
  • 3 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Students may apply for course credit through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on their existing qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience.

• Full details about course credit and eligibility are outlined in the International Student Handbook
• Course credit applications are assessed in line with institutional and regulatory requirements.

For International Students

• Course credit approval may impact both:
  • Course fees
  • Course duration
• Students will be notified in writing regarding:
  • The outcome of their course credit application
  • Any changes to the course fees or duration
• If course credit is granted after the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued, a revised CoE will be provided showing the updated course duration.

If you’ve completed the SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, you will be able to:

• Supervise and manage kitchen operations
• Lead and coordinate kitchen staff
• Plan menus and manage food costs
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety regulations
• Implement quality assurance processes
• Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and stakeholders in a professional hospitality setting

Upon successful completion of the SIT40521 - Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, students will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification.

On successful completion of SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, graduates may wish to study SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, or continue their education in a range of qualifications in the hospitality industry.

• You can also use these qualifications as pathways into a Bachelor of Hospitality Management or a Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management), depending on university entry requirements
• Prepare for senior roles such as restaurant manager, kitchen operations manager, or hospitality operations manager

Assessments are designed to mirror real-world tasks and industry standards, helping students develop the skills needed for their careers. They take place in a simulated workplace environment and assess practical abilities, teamwork, and time management.

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, presentations, reports, portfolios, case studies and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment.

Assessment tasks:

• Reflect real-life work tasks.
• Are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task.
• Are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry.
• Are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant.
• Utilise authentic workplace documentation.
• Require students to work with others as part of a team.
• Require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks.
• Involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.
• Ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

Assessment Materials

Assessment materials comprise:

• Student Assessment Tasks: There is one for each unit of competency that includes instructions to students about each of their assessments. It also includes an assessment plan where students can record the due dates of each task and an Assessment Task Cover Sheet that must be completed for each Assessment submission.

• Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements are also included with the assessment tasks. These include document templates and simulated workplace policies and procedures, and are described in the student and assessor instructions as relevant.

Re-assessment

Re-assessment criteria:

Each assessment task will be given an outcome of either Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). Students must complete all tasks for a unit satisfactorily to achieve an overall outcome of Competent (C) for the unit. If one or more of the tasks are assessed as Not Satisfactory, they will be given an outcome for the unit of Not Yet Competent (NYC).

The student can have a total of 3 attempts to complete each task and achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ outcome (noting that the third attempt is chargeable as per the fees and refunds policy). If, after the third attempt, the student is still assessed as Not Satisfactory for a task, they will need to re-enrol in the unit.

Assessment Appeals

Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Appeals will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

At the Imperial Institute of Sydney, we are committed to ensuring student success through comprehensive support and monitoring:

• Personalised Intervention Strategies: Tailored plans to address individual student needs and challenges, with additional resources provided to support learning.
• Ongoing Course Progress Monitoring: Regular tracking of student progress to ensure timely completion of course requirements.
• Attendance Monitoring: Adherence to attendance policies, particularly for international students, to ensure compliance with visa regulations.
• Access to Support Resources: A wide range of academic and personal support services, including tutoring, counselling, and study workshops.
• Continuous Feedback: Students receive regular feedback on their performance to help them stay on track and improve.
• Flexible Learning Options: Various resources and facilities available to cater to different learning styles and needs, including online materials and study groups.