This qualification reflects the role of chefs and 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 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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

training.gov.au – SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Potential employment options are in the commercial cookery sector in the roles such as chef, chef de cuisine, chef de partie, chef manager, catering manager or kitchen manager.

The following units are included in this course, and all are required to award the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation. 

You must bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or a similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

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You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at http://ausfordcollege.edu.au

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course.  We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration because of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details below.

Ausford College has the following entry requirements:

You must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course fees do not include laptops or software – see the information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all your course fees and be on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment. 

You must also take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Ausford College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach these providers to determine the costs and organise your coverage.

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs

The application process is outlined below: 

Step 1:

Complete and send your Application for Enrolment Form to us. Make sure you include any supporting documents if there are entry requirements for your chosen course. These may include verified copies of previous qualifications, your passport, previous schooling and English testing results.

Step 2:

When we receive your application for enrolment, we will assess it against the course requirements. If your application is verified, we will arrange an interview with you. Your interview may be in person (if you are in Australia) or via phone or Skype.

Step 3:

Your application will then be processed and if you are successful you will be issued with a Offer Letter and Student Agreement. If you were unsuccessful, we will be in touch to advise you of the outcome and provide advice about other suitable options or what you need to do before reapplying.

Step 4:

Carefully review your Offer Letter and Student Agreement and make sure your course fees, duration and payment plan are correctly stated. Read through all of the included policies and procedures and if you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.

Step 5:

Once we have received your first payment, you will be issued with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). Use this document to apply for your visa with the Department of Home Affairs. Once your visa is granted, make sure you arrive in Australia in time for your first class and orientation session.