Vocation Education Training Australia
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
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.
Delivery mode
Vocation Education Training Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 2092 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Brisbane, Queensland 4122, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Students entering this course at VETA-Vocation Education Training Australia must meet the following entry requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: o Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management will prepare you for the following roles.
Chef de Partie
A Chef de Partie oversees a particular section of a commercial kitchen. You might be in charge of meats, sauces, side dishes, desserts or another a...
Sous Chef
A Sous Chef oversees the daily operations of a commercial kitchen. You’ll prepare menus and source ingredients and may have to liaise with a range...
Kitchen Manager
A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficient service. You may work in a restaurant, café, or other f...
Apprentice Chef
An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qu...
Chief Cook
A Chief Cook prepares food for crew and passengers on a ship or marine vessel. You might prepare meals to order or work from a set menu. A Chief Co...
About Vocation Education Training Australia
VETA is a registered training organisation that trains and assesses nationally recognised Australian qualifications in Leadership and Management. VETA’s status as a Registered Training Organisation allows it to provide training and qualifications on the Australian Qualifications Framework under the Australian Government’s Australian Skills Quality Authority.
VETA was established to assist students undertake nationally recognised Australian qualifications in a manner which supports student’s work/life commitments and balances this with industry needs.
