Program details
This kitchen management program is taught by qualified chefs 3 days a week both in the classroom and online. Training for the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management also includes training in our commercial kitchens in Southbank and the Melbourne CBD, and work placement for a real world learning environment.
National Code
SIT40521
CRICOS code
109684F
Units
27 core + 6 elective units
Holiday weeks
18 weeks
Program delivery
Blended training
Work placement
48 service periods (192 hours)
Total duration
78 weeks
Delivery weeks
60 weeks
Location
MCIE CBD Campus, Level 8 & Level 9, 250 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
MCIE Training Kitchen, 112 Peel Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051
Fees for international students
Tuition fee
$22,000
Non-Tuition Fee
$2,500
Estimated Total Course Cost
$24,500
Included in materials fee:
- 1 X White Chef coat long sleeves with stud buttons (with MCIE Logo)
- 1 X Checked Chef trouser
- 1 X White flat top hat (with MCIE Logo)
- 1 X White neckerchief
- 1 X Bib style white apron
- 1X Half-length white apron
- 1 X Safety boots / clogs / sturdy slip-resistant shoes
- Cooks Knife 22 cms
- Bread Knife 26 cms
- Boning knife 15 cms
- Paring Knife 9 cms
- Turning Knife 6 cms
- Palette knife 20 cms
- Filleting knife
- Sharpening steel 25 cms
- Wooden spoon 30 cms
- Rubber Spatula / Scraper
- Whisk stainless steel 30 cms
- Tongs stainless steel 23 cms
- Poultry Scissors
- Set of star nozzles
- Pocket thermometer
- Serving spoon perforated 30 cms
- Pastry brush 2.5 cms
- Peeler
- Bowl Scraper
- Tea Towel – 2 numbers
- Piping bag 50 cms
- Knife carry case 18 pockets
Career Opportunities
With a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, you could become a:
- Chef
- Cook
- Commis Chef
- Kitchen Manager
- Chef de Partie
- Restaurant Owner
- Food and Beverage Manager
According to the National Skills Commission:
- There are currently 108,800 chefs employed in Australia
- This occupation has steady future growth of nearly 14%
- On average, Australian chefs earn around $1,250 a week
- 72% of chefs work full-time in Australia
- 25% of workers in this role are women, with an average age of 35
Entry requirements
English Language requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following English Language proficiency requirements:
- IELTS band score of 6.0, or an equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations
- Satisfactory completion of an ELICOS program at Upper-intermediate level from Explore English, or other NEAS endorsed English language centre
- Certificate of completion equivalent to, or higher than, an Australian Year 11 qualification from an English-speaking country
- Completion of MCIE’s English Placement Test with an overall score equivalent to IELTS 6.0, or above
- Other English language proficiency tests, such as TOEFL and OET, will also be considered.
Prerequisites
Education and skills
Regulatory
MCIE only accepts international students who will be 18 years of age by the time of course commencement.
To begin your training at MCIE, you will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is a personal reference that creates a secure online record of your VET training. It is managed by the Australian Government and is kept for up to 30 years.
It can be accessed anywhere, anytime. When you arrive in Australia, your visa will be activated and you can then apply for a USI. It is free to create a USI. You need a USI to receive your qualification, or statement of attainment. For further information visit www.usi.gov.au/about.
Students with disabilities
Digital technology
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Delivery and assessment
Blended training delivery
This program is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classes on MCIE campus and commercial training kitchens with online learning for a total of 20 hours per week.
Assessment
Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, practical cookery tasks, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, case studies, work placement journals, logbooks, portfolios and projects.
Mandatory work placement
Students are required to complete 48 service periods for the work-based training component of this course. MCIE will organise your placement with one of our hospitality host employers.
Educational pathways
After achieving SIT40521 Certificate IV in in Kitchen Management, graduates may undertake further study in:
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Course Units
Core Units
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITHCCC043* Work effectively as a cook
- 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
- SITHCCC035* Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC037* Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
- SITHCCC036* Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC041* Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
- SITHCCC042* Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
- SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
- SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
- SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
- SITHKOP012* Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
- SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
- SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock
- SITHKOP013* Plan cooking operations
- SITXHRM008 Roster staff
- SITHCCC031* Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
- SITXFSA008* Develop and implement a food safety program
- SITHKOP015* Design and cost menus
Elective Units
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches
- SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese
- SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines
- SITHKOP014 Plan catering for events or functions
Theory Classes
MCIE Head Office & Campus
Contact us today to learn more about training courses in Melbourne
Levels 8, 250 Collins Street,
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Call: 1300 737 004
Email: info@mcie.edu.au
Practical Classes
MCIE Fanning St Kitchen
Our fully equipped commercial training kitchen.
112 Peel Street,
North Melbourne, VIC, 3051
Call: 1300 737 004
Email: info@mcie.edu.au
The reviews
Great course in Melbourne to become a cook!
I loved studying this course with MCIE, great trainers. Highly recommend.
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