Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

The course comprises of 26 weeks including holidays and term breaks, and is delivered face to face in a classroom setting at Level 16, 190 Queen Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia.

Applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or a PTE score of 42, or a Certificate III in EAL or its equivalent to be eligible for enrolment in the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in commercial kitchen settings when required to simulate a real work environment. The delivery includes face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work and supervised practical sessions. Assessments comprise of written assignments and project works, case studies and practical demonstration.

In addition to all software, equipment, personal protective gear and uniforms (if applicable), students are required to have access to a PC or laptop, a reliable internet connection, a browser application (e.g. Google Chrome), a pair of headphones, access to Microsoft Office suite including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and access to Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. All students will have access to WIFI at PAX's campus, however access to computers is limited and on a first-in-first-served basis.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any sector of the hospitality industry as a senior manager in a large organisation or as a small business owner or manager. Possible job titles include Area manager or operations manager within the Hospitality industry, Cafe owner or manager, Executive chef, Executive sous chef, Food and beverage manager, and Head Chef. Individuals could also progress to higher education qualifications in management.