Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Catering Operations
Certificate IV in Catering Operations
SIT40613
J629
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/10/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of those individuals working in catering operations who play a team leading or supervisory role. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a caterer in settings such as hospitals and aged care facilities, sporting and entertainment venues, hotel banqueting departments, cook-chill production kitchens and mobile catering businesses of varying size.
Possible job titles include:
catering supervisor
kitchen administrator
small business caterer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty three (23) units must be completed:- thirteen (13) core units
- ten (10) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- four (4) units from Group A or Group B
- five (5) units from Group B, Group C, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF620 | SITHCCC207 | Use cookery skills effectively | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF669 | SITHIND301 | Work effectively in hospitality service | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Of the remaining units, up to five (5) may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J447 | SIT40612 | Certificate IV in Catering Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZV1 | SIT40616 | Certificate IV in Catering Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
