SIT40521
Course overview
Grow from cook to kitchen leader. This Certificate IV develops the skills to supervise teams, plan cooking operations, design and cost menus, and uphold food safety programs across restaurants, hotels, clubs, cafés and coffee shops — with a pathway toward small-business ownership.
Vocational placement requires a minimum of 48 complete service periods.
What you’ll learn
- Implement WHS, roster staff and manage stock.
- Lead hygienic practices and full food safety programs.
- Plan and cost recipes and menus; direct cooking operations.
- Prepare a wide range of dishes using commercial methods and equipment.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- Completion of Australian Year 12 (or an overseas equivalent). Depending on nationality, Year 11 equivalent may be accepted — confirm with admissions before you enrol.
- Mature-age applicants without a formal secondary credential complete Axis Institute’s LLN / English placement assessment.
English language proficiency
All applicants complete Axis Institute’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills check (online LLN Robot). For Certificate III and above, one of the following is typically required:
- IELTS overall band 6.0 (or an accepted equivalent such as PTE), or
- Evidence of Advanced-level English, or
- A satisfactory result on Axis Institute’s internal English placement test.
Common exemptions (confirm with admissions): full-time secondary / ELICOS / research pathways; five or more years of study in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Ireland; passport holders from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland; recent Australian study in English at Senior Secondary or AQF Certificate IV+ while holding a student visa.
Course outline — core units
- SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
- SITXHRM008 Roster staff
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program
- SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
- SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus
- SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
- SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations
- 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, egg and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
- SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
- SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
- SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook
- SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
- SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
- SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
- SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
Elective units
- SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
- SITHASC024 Prepare Asian salads
- SITHCCC040 Handle and serve cheese
- SITXINV008 Control stock
- SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Assessment
- Knowledge questions
- Practical / workplace evidence
Vocational placement
Min. 48 complete service periods. Confirm arrangements with the course coordinator.
Possible career outcomes
- Chef
- Chef de Partie
Fees & payment options
Course fees can be paid in person, by phone, internet banking, or credit card (Visa / Mastercard). Indicative international tuition is published on the Resources page and may change — contact admissions for a current quote for your intake.
| Option | How it works |
|---|---|
| Pay in full | Single upfront payment by bank transfer or card. |
| Payment plan | Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or per-term instalments (terms apply). |
| Direct debit | Scheduled withdrawals from a nominated account. |
Contact: info@axisinstitute.edu.au · 07 2102 3553 (Brisbane) · 02 8358 7277 (Sydney)
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and English evidence.
- Submit an online enquiry / application or the international student form.
- Complete LLND assessment and any interviews requested by admissions.
- Receive offer, pay fees per your payment plan, and arrange CoE / visa steps if applicable.
- Attend orientation and commence on your intake date.
See also Application process and International students.