Skill set Outline
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13/09/2026 10:35 AM AWST
13/09/2026 10:35 AM AWST
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Kitchen Management
Kitchen Management
Skill set
National Code
SITSS00054
SITSS00054
State Code
AD478
AD478
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
03/03/2016
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
310
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills to equip individuals to manage the operation of a commercial kitchen.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards qualifications in tourism, travel, hospitality, events, holiday parks and resorts in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package and qualifications in the BSB Business Services Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Certification requirements apply at a state and territory level to individuals involved in food handling. Certification in some states relies on the achievement of SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety.
Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support the SITXFSA001 unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.
Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support the SITXFSA001 unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.
Target Group
This skill set is for commercial cooks, including those who specialise in Asian cookery or patisserie, with a trade qualification who require kitchen management skills.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package provide a set of skills for managing the operation of a commercial kitchen.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWR40 | SITHKOP005 | Coordinate cooking operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ16 | SITXWHS002 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ15 | SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ43 | SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL28 | BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ54 | SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ26 | SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWQ50 | SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE827 | SITSS00066 | Kitchen Management Skill Set | Skill set |