Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)
This qualification 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 course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom training in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification 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 course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom training in a full time capacity to gain the qualification. These students may come from different countries and cultural backgrounds and must hold a valid student visa.
Duration
AAIC will deliver this qualification over a 33-week period. This will consist of scheduled 20 Student Contact Hours (SCH) per week for 29 weeks (580 hours) allowing for 4 weeks break. This takes into account Public holiday periods such as Christmas & Easter, and School holiday breaks. Students will be required to undergo 180 hours of work placement within industry as arranged by AAIC in order to gain this qualification.
Delivery Methods
This program is delivered through class room based face-to-face training, including simulated individual or group exercises in theory classes, practical sessions are delivered in the commercial kitchen facilities and work placement is within industry. The trainer will provide any additional learning material where gaps are identified in either the student’s underpinning knowledge or the training resources.
Assessment Methods
Students will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of each unit. Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery or as advised by the trainer. As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the student either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.
The assessment process may include:
- Written Questions
- Case studies
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Role plays
- Supervised Assessments
- Practical/ Observation
- Work placement
Employment Pathway
Students are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program. Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors. 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. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Chef
- Chef de partie
(AAIC does not guarantee an employment outcome, licence, or accreditation at the completion of this qualification).
REQUIREMENTS
Entry into this program requires students to fulfil requirements as listed below:
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- Completed year 12 (HSC or equivalent)
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30816
- Minimum 5.5 IELTS score or equivalent as per the following:
- TOEFL iBT: 46
- PTE Academic: 42
- OET: B for each test component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 162
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian Adelaide International College (AAIC) is a Registered Training Organization in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. The nationally accredited college is open to students from the word over and its mission is to provide education and training for a changing world. AAIC features stimulating living and learning environments, experienced trainers, innovative curriculums, personalized student support and an inclusive, open atmosphere that embraces cultural diversity. AAIC’s strong industry collaboration provides students with the skills and the know-how required to enter the workforce, build a career and upgrade skills for and engage in lifelong learning. AAIC is committed to achieving this goal through an integrated approach to regulation, policy, international engagement and caring staff members. AAIC has experienced staff who can provide basic counselling and resource information on a range of issues.
