Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (Commercial Cookery)
Certificate IV · 1.5–2 years
The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management — typically delivered as a packaged qualification with the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery — combines hands-on commercial cookery with the supervisory and business skills needed to run a kitchen. It’s one of the most popular qualifications for international students because it leads to skilled occupations on Australia’s eligibility lists.
What’s covered
- Practical commercial cookery — knife skills, sauces, butchery, pastry
- Menu planning and food costing
- Kitchen management and supervision
- Workplace health and safety
- Substantial structured industry placement (typically 36 hours per week of paid or unpaid placement)
Visa pathway
The packaged Certificate III + IV typically takes 18–24 months and is a CRICOS-registered course. Graduates may be eligible to apply for further study in hospitality management or pursue skilled migration via occupations such as Chef.
Entry requirements
- Year 11 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 (or institute equivalent)