Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

For direct entry students, the tuition fee is $21,000 payable in six instalments of $3,500 each. For pathway students who have completed the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, the tuition fee is $7,000 payable in two instalments of $3,500 each. There is also an additional non-refundable $500 Enrolment Fee payable at the time of enrolment, a $1,000 Equipment Fee (applicable only for direct entry students), and a $1,800 Materials Fee ($600 only for pathway students).

Yes, for direct entry students this course includes mandatory 288 hours (18 weeks x 16 hours per week) of work placement in an industry workplace. Work placement is not listed as a requirement for pathway students.

Overseas students must demonstrate at least an Upper Intermediate (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) level of English prior to commencing this course. The course is delivered and assessed exclusively in English.

Yes, students who completed the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery qualification will be given credits towards this course, which will reduce the course duration from 78 weeks to 28 weeks consisting of 18 study weeks (two terms of nine weeks each) and scheduled holiday breaks. The tuition fee is also reduced to $7,000 for pathway students.

Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with a SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management by The Ballarat Academy Pty Ltd trading as CAPSTONE Institute of Australia. Upon completion, students may elect to undertake further studies in the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management or seek employment as a Chef or Chef de Partie.