Become a Professional Chef with QAT’s Kitchen Management Course

Study in Brisbane with SOL Edu & Migration and Take the First Step Towards Becoming a Professional Chef!

Are you passionate about food? Dream of becoming a professional chef? Love the idea of running your own kitchen one day? If yes, the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) at Queensland Academy of Technology (QAT) could be the perfect program for you — and at SOL Edu & Migration, we’re here to help you enrol and start your culinary journey in Brisbane!

Located in the heart of Brisbane, QAT is one of Australia’s leading culinary schools, known for its hands-on training, industry connections, and experienced trainers. The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is more than just a cooking course — it’s a professional qualification designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to work as a qualified chef or chef de partie.

This nationally recognised course equips you to:

• Master food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife skills

• Learn how to lead a kitchen team and manage kitchen operations

• Create and cost recipes, design menus, and manage budgets

• Understand hygiene, nutrition, workplace safety, and environmental practices

• Gain real-world experience through mandatory vocational placement in commercial kitchens such as restaurants, hotels, cafés, and coffee shops

To be eligible for this course, international students must:

• Have completed Year 12 or equivalent

• Have an IELTS score of 5.5 overall (no band below 5.0) OR complete a pre-entry English test

• If Year 12 is not completed, relevant work experience or qualifications may be accepted

Our team at SOL Edu & Migration can assess your eligibility and help you prepare the required documents — we’ll guide you every step of the way.

The course is designed to offer flexibility depending on your study plan and funding. QAT will provide you with a detailed training schedule upon enrolment. Over the course of your study, you’ll complete 33 core units covering topics such as:

• Food preparation and special dietary requirements

• Meat, poultry, seafood, and dessert dishes

• Kitchen hygiene and food safety

• Kitchen finance, inventory, staffing, and work health & safety

• Conflict resolution and leadership in the kitchen

You’ll also complete 36 vocational shifts in a real commercial kitchen — a critical step in becoming job-ready.

Upon successful completion, you can work as:

• Chef

• Chef de Partie

Plus, QAT’s pathway program gives you the opportunity to continue your studies with a Diploma of Hospitality Management, opening more doors in kitchen supervision and hospitality leadership.

One of the most exciting reasons to study a cookery course in Australia is its strong link to PR pathways. After completing this course, many international students apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) VET Stream to gain work experience. Later, they may be eligible for skilled migration visas such as:

• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

• Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

These pathways depend on your individual profile, skills, and immigration policies. Our registered migration agents at SOL Migration can provide personalised PR pathway advice based on your goals.

t SOL Edu & Migration, we’re more than just an education agency. We’re your trusted partner in building your future in Australia. Here’s how we support you:

✅ Free consultation to choose the right course and college
✅ Help with student visa applications
✅ Guidance on payment plans* and scholarships*
✅ Clear advice on work rights and PR options
✅ Ongoing support throughout your study journey in Australia

We have a strong partnership with Queensland Academy of Technology, which means faster communication, smoother enrolment, and direct support from us and the college.

Don’t wait! Take the first step toward becoming a professional chef and living your culinary dream in Australia. Whether you’re just starting or looking to upgrade your skills, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at QAT offers a rich, rewarding path.

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