Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions. This qualification provides a pathway to work 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. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

120 Spencer St, Level 9, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

18 years or older
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management from Melbourne City College Australia or equivalent
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Successful completion of the college's LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and digital literacy assessment
Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser)
Access to the Internet
Access to a video and audio recording device
Computer skills including an understanding of how to access an online video conferencing software, how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, and be able to download, scan and upload documents, and how to access online materials

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes: Banquet or function manager, Bar manager, Cafe manager, Chef de cuisine, Chef patissier, Club manager, Executive housekeeper, Front office manager, Gaming manager, Kitchen manager, Motel manager, Restaurant manager, Sous chef, Unit manager, Catering operations.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Professional Body

Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units6 units

SITXCCS015

Enhance customer service experiences

Core unit

SITXCCS016

Develop and manage quality customer service practices

Core unit

SITXFIN010

Prepare and monitor budgets

Core unit

SITXGLC002

Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law

Core unit

SITXMGT005

Establish and conduct business relationships

Core unit

BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

Elective unit selected by the College in consultation with industry experts

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units do I need to complete for the Diploma of Hospitality Management?

To be awarded the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, competency must be achieved in a total of twenty-eight (28) units, consisting of 11 core units and 17 elective units. For this program, 22 units (6 core units and 16 elective units) have been completed as part of SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management from Melbourne City College Australia or equivalent. Therefore, only 6 units — consisting of 5 core units and 1 elective unit — must be completed.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

Applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, as well as successful completion of the college's LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and digital literacy assessment.

What pathways are available after completing the Diploma of Hospitality Management?

After achieving the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, individuals could progress to SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or higher education qualifications in management. The college also has approved articulation arrangements with Southern Cross University, offering credit into courses such as the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management, the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise majoring in Tourism Management, and the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.

How much does the Diploma of Hospitality Management cost?

The tuition fee for the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management is $4,000.

What assessment methods are used in this course?

Assessment methods for this course include written work, project, and observations.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $62,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $62,000 to $80,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Career Paths

Hotel General ManagerFront Office ManagerFood and Beverage ManagerRestaurant ManagerEvent Coordinator / Events Manager

Key Skills

Hotel and accommodation operations managementFood and beverage service and cost controlCustomer relationship management and guest experience designEvent planning and conference managementFinancial management, budgeting and revenue analysis

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Diploma of Hospitality Management

About This Course

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Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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