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Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Certificate I - IV.
TAFE Queensland
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About the course

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management develops advanced cookery and kitchen operations skills for those ready to step into chef and supervisory responsibilities. You’ll build capability to work as part of a kitchen brigade, coordinate service, and manage day-to-day kitchen functions while strengthening industry-ready techniques. This Certificate IV qualification supports progression in professional culinary careers and further specialised study in kitchen management. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in commercial kitchens where leadership and coordination are required, including positions such as chef or senior cook supporting a kitchen brigade. You may work in restaurants, hotels, catering, clubs, or other hospitality venues, taking responsibility for food production and supervising staff during service. This Certificate IV qualification prepares you for supervisory kitchen work in the culinary industry. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.


Living Costs in Gold Coast**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 22 - 29
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,564 - 2,068
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,096 - 1,449
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$33,300 per course

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Concession: $20,035 | Subsidised: $21,585 | Full Fee: $28,745

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Information

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18 months

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January, July

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Greater Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Darling Downs and South West
North Queensland

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SIT40521

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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