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78 weeks
This course is delivered through Victoria University's award-winning interactive e-learning model that combines face-to-face workshops with flexible, user-friendly eLearning activities.
Face to Face with eLearning
01 February 2027

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
2027 Cookery stream indicative fees: Skills First subsidised: $6,120 | Full fee (not subsidised): $16,320
Eligibility
International students:
Pre-training Review (PTR)
IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band less than 5.5
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Manage organisational finances
Core unit
Develop and implement business plans
Core unit
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Core unit
Manage finances within a budget
Core unit
Prepare and monitor budgets
Core unit
Manage physical assets
Core unit
Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
Core unit
Lead and manage people
Core unit
Recruit, select and induct staff
Core unit
Monitor staff performance
Core unit
Monitor work operations
Core unit
Establish and conduct business relationships
Core unit
Develop and implement marketing strategies
Core unit
Establish and maintain a work health and safety system
Core unit
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Elective unit
Work effectively as a cook
Elective unit
Plan cooking operations
Elective unit
Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks
Elective unit
Use food preparation equipment
Elective unit
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Elective unit
Prepare appetisers and salads
Elective unit
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Elective unit
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Elective unit
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Elective unit
Prepare poultry dishes
Elective unit
Prepare meat dishes
Elective unit
Prepare seafood dishes
Elective unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective unit
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Elective unit
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Elective unit
Produce yeast-based bakery products
Elective unit
Produce desserts
Elective unit
Work effectively in hospitality service
Elective unit
Use a computerised booking system
Elective unit
Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
Elective unit
Plan in-house events
Elective unit
Provide responsible service of alcohol
Elective unit
Operate a bar
Elective unit
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
Elective unit
Serve food and beverage
Elective unit
Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages
Elective unit
Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs
Elective unit
Provide table service of food and beverage
Elective unit
Provide advice on food and beverage matching
Elective unit
Plan and monitor espresso coffee service
Elective unit
Manage business operational plans
Elective unit
Lead diversity and inclusion
Elective unit
Roster staff
Elective unit
Plan and implement sales activities
Elective unit
Coordinate marketing activities
Elective unit
Provide advice on food
Elective unit
Common Questions
For 2026, the Skills First subsidised tuition fee is $5,875.20, with a maximum materials fee of $1,232 and a maximum SSAF (Student Services and Amenities Fee) of $261. If you are not eligible for a subsidy, the full fee tuition cost is $16,320.
You will gain hands-on experience at the Footscray Nicholson hospitality training centre, which includes four commercial kitchens with individual stainless steel workstations, two demonstration kitchens, a training bar, and an award-winning training restaurant called VenU.
Yes, select students from this course have the opportunity to engage in a practical placement at industry partners including Delaware North, Sebastian Restaurant and Bar, Lucas Restaurants, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, Contiki, and Riverland Group.
After completing this course, you will be guaranteed entry into the Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management (with 144 credit points recognised) or the Bachelor of Business (with 96 credit points recognised), allowing you to complete your next qualification more quickly.
To be awarded the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, you must complete 33 units of competency, comprising 14 core units and 19 elective units. Of the elective units, 1 must be from Group A, 1 from Group B, 11 from Group C, and 6 from Group C, Group D, or elsewhere in the SIT Training Package or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
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