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1.4 Years
Online only
Full time / Part time / Online
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Building L, 1030 Cavendish Road, Mount Gravatt East, Queensland 4122
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Participate in safe food handling practices
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Produce desserts
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Develop and implement a food safety program
Manage conflict
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare meat dishes
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Plan cooking operations
Prepare seafood dishes
Monitor work operations
Work effectively as a cook
Receive, store and maintain stock
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Design and cost menus
Lead and manage people
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Plan and cost recipes
Prepare poultry dishes
Roster staff
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Manage finances within a budget
Use food preparation equipment
Plan and implement service of buffets
Elective unit chosen by AIAS course coordinators
Produce yeast-based bakery products
Elective unit chosen by AIAS course coordinators
Produce petit fours
Elective unit chosen by AIAS course coordinators
Prepare Asian cooked dishes
Elective unit chosen by AIAS course coordinators
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit chosen by AIAS course coordinators
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit chosen by AIAS course coordinators
Common Questions
33 units are required for the award of this qualification, comprising 27 core (compulsory) units and 6 elective units chosen by AIAS course coordinators.
Yes, VET Student Loans are available for the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at the Australian Institute of Advanced Studies.
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 average (median) salary with this standard level of qualification is $59,300 AUD, and 85.2% of graduates report improved work status after completing this course.
The course duration is 1.5 years and is available full time, part time, and online.
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.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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