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1.5 Years
Face-to-face and workplace assessment
On-campus (full-time or part-time). Block delivery 2 weeks, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm · Block delivery 2 weeks, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
February 2, 2026 (Semester 1); Semester 2 also available
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Alice Springs Campus, Charles Darwin University, Alice Springs NT
54-58 Cavenagh Street, DARWIN CITY, NT 0800
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
Use food preparation equipment
Core unit
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Core unit
Prepare appetisers and salads
Core unit
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Core unit
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Core unit
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Core unit
Prepare poultry dishes
Core unit
Prepare meat dishes
Core unit
Prepare seafood dishes
Core unit
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Core unit
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Core unit
Work effectively as a cook
Core unit
Plan and cost recipes
Core unit
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Core unit
Plan cooking operations
Core unit
Design and cost menus
Core unit
Produce desserts
Core unit
Manage conflict
Core unit
Manage finances within a budget
Core unit
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Core unit
Participate in safe food handling practices
Core unit
Develop and implement a food safety program
Core unit
Roster staff
Core unit
Lead and manage people
Core unit
Receive, store and maintain stock
Core unit
Monitor work operations
Core unit
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Core unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit – Group A
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit – Group A
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit – Group A
Provide responsible service of alcohol
Elective unit – Group D
Operate a bar
Elective unit – Group D
Serve food and beverage
Elective unit – Group D
Common Questions
For 2026, the NT Government supported fee is $5,447.75 for eligible domestic students who are NT residents (limited places available). The full fee is $17,984.65. For international students holding a student visa, the annual tuition fee for commencing students in 2026 is AUD $17,420.00. Fee exemptions may also apply for recipients of Centrelink payments, Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, enrolled secondary students, and permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status.
Students must supply their own tools of trade and uniform. The uniform includes 2 white double-breasted chef's jackets, 2 pairs of chef's trousers, 2 white aprons, 2 navy blue neckerchiefs, 1 white chef's hat (skull cap), and heavy-duty non-slip shoes. For food and beverage components, a white button business shirt, black trousers/skirt, and formal black lace-up shoes are required. The starter toolkit includes a 25cm/30cm chef's knife, steel, paring knife, vegetable peeler, thermometer, palette knife, boning knife, fish filleting knife, utility fork, thermal piping bag, set of nozzles, and a sharpening stone. All tools and uniforms must be clearly identified by engraving or pen.
To achieve SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, students must complete a total of 33 units of competency: 27 core units and 6 elective units. The 6 elective units consist of 3 units from Group A (Cookery and catering) and 3 units from the listed electives or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The total nominal hours for the course are 1,415 hours.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Additionally, students who successfully complete this Certificate IV and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline at CDU may receive up to 40 credit points of advanced standing toward a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor award.
Yes, this qualification is available to international students. The CRICOS Course No. is 109632G, applicable at both the Alice Springs and Palmerston campus locations. International student visa holders must study internally full-time (1.5 years). The minimum English language requirement includes an IELTS Academic score of at least 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted English tests.
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