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.
CRICOS Code: 109531A
RTO #31293
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 organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 years and successfully meet the entry requirements for Mayfair College as detailed in the ‘Student Handbook’.
These include:
Please note: RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), CT (Credit Transfer), and RCC (Recognition of Current Competency) will be considered on individual applications. Students who feel they are eligible should contact Mayfair College before enrolment.
Upon completing this qualification, individuals can work as cooks in any commercial kitchen. Career progression is possible through Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Mayfair College partners with Mantle Group Hospitality, offering hands-on vocational placements at their renowned restaurants, including Jimmy’s On The Mall, Pig ‘N’ Whistle locations, The Charming Squire, and more. Opportunities to work at their NSW venues, The Squire’s Landing and Babylon Rooftop, are also available.
Duration: 18 months – Including holidays – 3 months
Study Mode: Blended learning model
Study Locations: QLD and NSW
Campus Location: Brisbane CBD
The skills and knowledge gained by studying with Mayfair College are recognised throughout Australia and are endorsed nationally. Mayfair College students receive the most up-to-date and relevant theoretical knowledge and the most innovative hands-on practical training in real-world industry environments from highly skilled trainers with extensive industry experience.
Course code and title: SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.
Course tuition fees: $16,500AUD + printing costs up to $250, enrollment fee $250 (includes uniforms and basic knife kit: see ‘Course Uniform requirements’ for further details).
Please note fees can change prior to your application being accepted. Course Progression Payment Plans are also available to approved applicants.
Students must achieve competency in all units to qualify. Assessment strategies include:
Total duration is 98 weeks, based on 21 hours per week study mode, which includes up to 48 shifts of vocational placement in various restaurants.
40 Study weeks and 12 weeks of academic breaks.
*Please note: Course duration is dependent on individual candidate criteria, study mode, and applications, such as RPL and CT (Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer).
Uniform: All students must wear the course uniform at all practical assessment periods and whilst on vocational placement. Uniforms will be provided on Orientation Day which include a chef’s jacket, chef’s hat, chef’s pants, and a basic chef’s knife kit. This is included in your tuition fees. Students are required to purchase their own footwear; it must be black nonslip or industrial shoes, closed in and be of suitable nature for service in the hospitality industry.
Facilities: Mayfair College provides all necessary materials for theory units, including handouts, supplementary books, logbooks, and resources. Students will receive Vocational Placement Logbooks to complete and submit, signed off by a qualified chef. Additional printing facilities are available upon request.
*Please note: Students must provide their own computers, laptops, or tablets.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that acknowledges skills and knowledge gained through formal training, industry experience, work experience, and life experiences, allowing you to obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification.
Credit Transfer involves providing evidence of previously completed units of competency or qualifications.
To apply for Credit Transfer, please include the following: units of competency completed, the duration of the course, and evidence of completion (such as a certificate, transcript, or statement of attainment). The units must align with the requirements of the new training package to qualify.
For more information about vocational placement and the support services we offer, please don’t hesitate to contact us or speak with your course advisor at Mayfair College today.
All students will be required to wear the course uniform at all practical assessment periods and whilst on vocational placement. Uniforms will be provided on Orientation Day which include a chef’s jacket, chef’s hat, chef’s pants, and a basic chef’s knife kit. This is included in your tuition fees. Students are required to purchase their own footwear; must be black nonslip or industrial shoes, closed in and be of suitable nature for service in the hospitality industry.
Mayfair College provides all necessary materials for theory units, including handouts, supplementary books, logbooks, and resources. Students will receive Vocational Placement Logbooks to complete and submit, signed off by a qualified chef. Additional printing facilities are available upon request.
*240 hours of vocational placement required.
Please note: Students must provide their own computers, laptops, or tablets.
Mayfair College offers flexible learning and assessment arrangements. If you need special arrangements, contact your trainer/assessor or College Administration before your course starts.
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 organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
$16,500 AUD + $250 enrollment fee* and printing costs up to $250.
*Includes uniform and basic knife kit.
Please note: fees can change prior to your application being accepted. Course Progression Payment Plans are also available to approved applicants.
January / April / September
Mayfair College has three fully equipped campuses conveniently located in and around the Brisbane CBD, including the main campus at Queen Street Mall.
