
VACTS

Cert IV in Kitchen Management
CODE: SIT40521
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Overview
Cert IV in Kitchen Management enables you to become a supervisor or team leader in the kitchen. You learn to operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
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​Year 12 or equivalent​
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English Requirements
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An IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course
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OR Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America;
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OR Evidence that within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed Certificate IV or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework;
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OR GCE A-levels or O-levels with a pass in English
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Program Duration
The program is delivered over 73 weeks with actual face-to-face training being 20 hours/week for 64 weeks including a break of 9 weeks. It is expected that the program would be of less duration for students who have completed components that can be identified by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and/or Credit Transfer. ​
Work based training
Students enrolled in any of the SIT qualifications are required to undertake work based training as part of their course.
All students undertaking Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at VACTS are provided with assistance to secure experience as workers in commercial kitchens for the unit of competency "SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook" in which students need to provide evidence showing preparation and service of multiple items for a minimum of 48 complete food service periods, addressing each of the required menu styles, food service periods and menu items and ensuring integration of skills and consistency of performance in different circumstances.​
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VACTS will provide further information on work based training for the unit mentioned above at the orientation session after enrolment.
Location
VACTS is located at 171 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3030
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All courses will be conducted at the above mentioned location.
The premise at 171 Sydney Road has multiple training rooms with 1 additional computer lab for training and student use. The location also has wi-fi internet access for students wishing to use laptops or tablets while on the premises.
Additionally, VACTS has a fully equipped commercial kitchen where the practical cooking classes are delivered for the Cert IV in Kitchen Management.
Career Outcomes
Units of Competency
2023 Intake Dates
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