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94 weeks
This program is delivered in the classroom and self-structured study. Practical face to face training is provided in a commercial kitchen. A work placement is also required.
On-campus (classroom and self-structured study)

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
95 Bathurst St, Level 1, 2, 4, Sydney, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Lead and manage people
Core
Manage conflict
Core
Manage finances within a budget
Core
Monitor work operations
Core
Roster staff
Core
Design and cost menus
Elective - Kitchen Operations
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Core
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Group A - Hygiene
Participate in safe food handling practices
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Package prepared foodstuffs
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Use food preparation equipment
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare appetisers and salads
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Develop recipes for special dietary
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare poultry dishes
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare meat dishes
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare seafood dishes
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Elective - Commercial Cookery and Catering
Work effectively as a cook
Group B - Operations
Enhance customer service experiences
Core
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Core
Prepare and monitor budgets
Core
Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
Core
Establish and conduct business relationships
Core
Common Questions
This qualification will be delivered over 92 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each, plus 10 weeks work placement completed during term 8 and 22 weeks of holidays. SABT students who have completed the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management qualification may receive Credit Transfers for equivalent units, and can complete SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management within 26 weeks.
Students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: the student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia; the student has successfully completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or successful completion of an LLN test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if confirmed equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management is delivered across four campus locations: Sydney Campus at Level 1, 2 & 4, 95 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000; Adelaide Campus at Suite 1 Ground Floor 97 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000; Arncliffe Campus at Shop 6 106 Princes Highway, Arncliffe NSW; and Hindmarsh Campus at 321 Port Rd, Hindmarsh SA 5007.
Potential employment options are in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. Students who complete this course may also wish to continue their education into the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Twenty-eight (28) units are required for the award of the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, including eleven (11) core units and seventeen (17) elective units. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.
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