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Certificate IV in Catering Management

This qualification is for people who supervise or lead teams in catering operations. It covers cooking, planning kitchen work, stock control, rostering, managing people and budgets, and work health and safety. Catering supervisors with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT40616 Certificate IV in Catering Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Catering supervisors and team leaders in hospitals, aged care, event venues, banqueting or mobile catering.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Catering supervisor
  • Caterer
  • Catering team leader
  • Kitchen supervisor

Qualification structure

23 units must be completed: 5 units from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D below; 3 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Core units

15 units
  1. BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
  2. SITHCCC023 (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
  3. SITHCCC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  4. SITHCCC043 (has a prerequisite)Work effectively as a cook
  5. SITHKOP013 (has a prerequisite)Plan cooking operations
  6. SITXCOM010Manage conflict
  7. SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
  8. SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  9. SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  10. SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
  11. SITXHRM008Roster staff
  12. SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
  13. SITXINV006 (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
  14. SITXINV008Control stock
  15. SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

47 units

Group A - Cookery and catering

  1. SITHCCC025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and present sandwiches
  2. SITHCCC026 (has a prerequisite)Package prepared foodstuffs
  3. SITHCCC028 (has a prerequisite)Prepare appetisers and salads
  4. SITHCCC029 (has a prerequisite)Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  5. SITHCCC030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  6. SITHCCC031 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  7. SITHCCC032 (has a prerequisite)Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
  8. SITHCCC033 (has a prerequisite)Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods
  9. SITHCCC035 (has a prerequisite)Prepare poultry dishes
  10. SITHCCC036 (has a prerequisite)Prepare meat dishes
  11. SITHCCC037 (has a prerequisite)Prepare seafood dishes
  12. SITHCCC038 (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
  13. SITHCCC039 (has a prerequisite)Produce pates and terrines
  14. SITHCCC040 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve cheese
  15. SITHCCC041 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  16. SITHCCC042 (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  17. SITHCCC044 (has a prerequisite)Prepare specialised food items
  18. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
  19. SITXFSA008 (has a prerequisite)Develop and implement a food safety program

Group B - Patisserie

  1. SITHPAT011 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes
  2. SITHPAT013 (has a prerequisite)Produce pastries
  3. SITHPAT014 (has a prerequisite)Produce yeast-based bakery products
  4. SITHPAT016 (has a prerequisite)Produce desserts
  5. SITHPAT018 (has a prerequisite)Produce chocolate confectionery

Group C - Kitchen operations and management

  1. HLTAHA040Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
  2. SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
  3. SITHKOP011 (has a prerequisite)Plan and implement service of buffets
  4. SITHKOP012 (has a prerequisite)Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
  5. SITHKOP014Plan catering for events or functions

Group D - Food and beverage

  1. SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
  2. SITHFAB023 (has a prerequisite)Operate a bar
  3. SITHFAB025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  4. SITHFAB027 (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage
  5. SITHFAB034 (has a prerequisite)Provide table service of food and beverage

Group E - General electives

  1. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. SITHKOP016Select catering systems
  4. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  5. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
  6. SIRXOSM006 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage social media and online strategies
  7. SIRXOSM007 (has a prerequisite)Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
  8. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  9. SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
  10. SITXFIN008Interpret financial information
  11. SITXINV007Purchase goods
  12. SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
  13. SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • SITHCCC032 Produce cook-chill and cook- freeze foods — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHPAT013 Produce pastries — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage — prerequisite: SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHPAT011 Produce cakes — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements — prerequisite: SITHKOP010 Plan and cost basic menus; SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements; SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC033 Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods — prerequisite: SITHCCC032 Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods; SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety; SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITHFAB027 Serve food and beverage — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHFAB023 Operate a bar — prerequisite: SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHKOP011 Plan and implement service of buffets — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SIRXOSM006 Develop and manage social media and online strategies — prerequisite: SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  • SITXFSA007 Transport and store food — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety; SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SIRXOSM003 Use social media and online tools — prerequisite: SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  • SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHPAT016 Produce desserts — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment — prerequisite: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items — prerequisite: SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery; SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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

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