Diploma of Hospitality Management

The tuition fee is AU$4,500 for both international and domestic students. Additionally, a resource fee of AU$600 is applicable. An enrolment fee of AU$250 (non-tuition fee) is also payable at the time of enrolment. International students are also required to hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their student visa.

The course runs for 26 weeks, including 20 weeks of study and 6 weeks of holidays. Duration may vary if the student has applied for advanced standing and been granted credit transfer (CT). Classes are scheduled for 2½ days per week, with full-time study requiring students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours each week.

Applicants must have completed the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or a Certificate IV in any of the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package. International students must also demonstrate English language proficiency, with a minimum IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent scores in accepted alternative tests such as Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).

Upon completion of the Diploma of Hospitality Management, graduates may pursue careers as a Chef, Patissier, Hospitality Manager, Motel Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Sous Chef. The qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager across a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Yes. Upon completion of the Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422), students may progress to the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, which is also offered by Illoura College.