Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Move from cook to kitchen supervisor. Design and cost menus, plan cooking operations, roster and lead staff, manage budgets and run a food safety program.

- Course code
- SIT40521
- CRICOS code
- 110966H
- Duration
- 26 weeks full time
- Units
- 33
- Placement
- Not required
- Intake
- Quarterly
- Study mode
- Face to face, full time
- English
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Course code
- SIT40521
- Duration
- Contact us
- Units
- 33
- Placement
- Not required
- Intake
- Quarterly
- Study mode
- Face to face or blended
- Ways to study
- Fee for service or Skills SA
- Entry
- LLND test (fee for service) · interview + LLN (Skills SA)
Apply as an international student
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Apply as an international student
26 weeks full time · CRICOS 110966H. Apply from outside Australia, or from inside Australia if you already hold a visa.
Fee for service
Duration: Contact us. Payment plans available.
Entry requirements
- Solis College entry requirement: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Aged 18 or over
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
Participant fee: contact us.

This training is funded through the Government of South Australia.
Entry requirements
- Solis College entry requirement: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Aged 18 or over
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Entry requirements
- Solis College entry requirement: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Aged 18 or over
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Fee for service
- Solis College entry requirement: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Aged 18 or over
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
- Solis College entry requirement: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Aged 18 or over
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Where it can lead
- Chef de partie
- Sous chef
- Kitchen supervisor
- Catering supervisor
Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
Course structure
33 units in total. Units checked against training.gov.au.
Core units (10)
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations |
| SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus |
| SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements |
| SITHKOP013 | Plan cooking operations |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget |
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices |
Electives: Plus elective SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs, and credit for units completed in SIT30821.
Course FAQs
How long does the course take?
26 weeks full time, including holidays, assessments.
How much study is expected each week?
International students follow a full-time, face-to-face timetable of at least 20 hours a week, including class time and assessments.
What English level do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, no more than 2 years old, plus our in-house LLND test.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Where can this course lead next?
Start with SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Continue to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
How long does the course take?
Please contact us for your study plan.
How is the course delivered?
Face to face on campus in Adelaide, or blended: on-campus classes plus supported online study. Plan for about 20 hours of study a week.
Can I get a subsidised place?
Eligible South Australians may get a Skills SA subsidised place. Use the quick eligibility check.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Where can this course lead next?
Start with SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Continue to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Updated fee list coming soon
We are updating our course fee list. For current fees, please contact our team.
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Talk to our team about intakes, entry requirements and fees.
