Diploma of Hospitality Management

The course duration depends on your entry pathway. The Direct Entry Pathway takes a total of 104 weeks (8 terms), comprising 80 study weeks and 24 weeks of term break. If you hold a SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, you may be eligible for the Advanced Standing Pathway, which takes only 26 weeks (2 terms), comprising 20 study weeks and 6 weeks term break.

International students are required to have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 5.5 or equivalent. If you do not have current proof of an English Language Test result, you will be required to take a KCBT English Placement Test. Students who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to package this program with an English Course before proceeding to this qualification.

The Assessment Process is based on the principles of competency-based training. Assessment for each unit of competency will be through a combination of classroom-based and work-placement tasks. Classroom-based assessments include but are not limited to classroom exercises, assignments, practical demonstrations, group activities, and projects. Work placement arrangements include a work placement contract, logbook, work evidence, and assessment of tasks completed at the workplace through evidence, third-party evidence, and/or observation.

Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include roles such as Hospitality Manager, Motel Manager, Sous Chef, Chef Patissier, and Restaurant Manager. After achieving the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, individuals could further progress to the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or higher education qualifications in management.

Yes. Learners who can demonstrate they already hold any of the Units of Competency specified in the course may be eligible to receive a credit transfer for those units. You will need to submit a verified Certificate or Statement of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Additionally, an application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you believe you have already attained the necessary skills and competencies through work or other study. The RPL policy, procedure and application form is available from the reception upon request or on the college website.