SIT40521 / CRICOS 111267E

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Study Kitchen Management

This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. The Culinary Academy students are taught to operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in supervisory positions in a range of hospitality related organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

Many students select this qualification with a view to opening their own hospitality related business.

Duration

52 weeks
– Tuition: 47 weeks
– Holidays: 5 weeks

Academic Calendar >

Study Units

33 Units
– 27 Core units
– 6 Elective Units

Campus

The Culinary Academy
Noosa Campus

Intake Dates

2027: 11 Jan, 10 May, 6 Sep.

Tuition Fee

$7,750
+ Industry Pack: $1,500

Learning Outcomes

Career Pathways

  • Café manager
  • Small business – commercial cookery manager

Entry Requirements

Payment Plan

*Industry pack needs to be paid prior to course commencement and is one-off when you package courses.

1st Payment (Due date: Offer date)

$1,250

COE Deposit

+

$1,500

Industry Pack

2nd – 6th Payment (Due date: Week 5/12/19/26/33)

$1,300 X5

Tuition

Timetable*

2 FULL DAYS

+

2 MORNINGS

9:00 am – 4:30 pm: lectures and practical

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: academic support

*Your days depend on your intake. Students will be required throughout their course to attend dinner shifts on some Mondays.

Eunhee

“I just completed my Certificate 3 in Commercial cookery and decided to study further to achieve my goal,
which is becoming a head chef at one of the best restaurants in Australia.”

Eunhee

Certificate 4 in Kitchen Management Student

Study Units

*Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency.

27 Core units

SITHCCC023*

Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC027*

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC028*

Prepare appetisers and salads

SITHCCC029*

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHCCC030*

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC031*

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035*

Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC036*

Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC037*

Prepare seafood dishes

SITHCCC041*

Produce cakes, pastries and breads

SITHCCC042*

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHCCC043*

Work effectively as a cook

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

SITHKOP012*

Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

SITHKOP013*

Plan cooking operations

SITHKOP015*

Design and cost menus

SITHPAT016*

Produce desserts

SITXCOM010

Manage conflict

SITXFIN009

Manage finances within a budget

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006

Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXFSA008*

Develop and implement a food safety program

SITXHRM008

Roster staff

SITXHRM009

Lead and manage people

SITXINV006*

Receive, store and maintain stock

SITXMGT004

Monitor work operations

SITXWHS007

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

6 Elective Units

SITHCCC026*

Package prepared foodstuffs

SITHCCC039*

Produce pates and terrines

SITHKOP014

Plan catering for events or functions

SITHASC023*

Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments

SITHASC021*

Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks

SITHASC027*

Prepare Asian cooked dishes

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Keith Robinson
13 October 2026

Great food, service and price. We visit regularly and have never been disappointed. Service is always attentive but not OTT. Food is excellent, the choice of courses might be limited but all options suit our taste. Will be back very soon.

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Judi Commander
13 October 2026

Great place to dine. Friendly service and great food. Prices have increased slightly but it is still cheap compared to other eateries in Noosa. We will return!

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Danielle Daly
13 October 2026

Brilliant 3 course meals

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Jackie Olsen
8 October 2026

Service and food are amazing, we love it there. Five star food and service every time with such creative and delicious menus.

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Chris Heath
7 October 2026

Lovely food nice experiance

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7 October 2026
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Michelle Senn
7 October 2026

Amazing service, friendly staff and the food was delicious. Thank you.

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Elizabeth Thackray
5 October 2026

Had lunch there last time in New so 10 out of 10

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Louise Wickens
31 July 2026

Food and wait staff were fantastic