Diploma of Hospitality Management

Yes, the Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50422 is listed as a Free TAFE course. The State Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative covers the cost of tuition (excluding Amenities Fees and Materials Fees) for students who are eligible for government subsidised training. Free TAFE places are limited, so prospective students are advised to call 1300 635 276 to check availability. Note that Free TAFE is available to eligible students for one course enrolment in a lifetime.

For eligible Free TAFE students, tuition is $0 with a maximum annual amenities fee of $260, making the total payable $260. For government subsidised fee students, tuition is $10,500 plus $260 amenities, totalling $10,760. For non-subsidised students, tuition is $16,100 plus $260 amenities, totalling $16,360. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or other materials costs.

Yes. Successful completion of the Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50422 will provide 8 subjects/1 year credit into Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Hospitality Management (HETHTHM), providing a seamless pathway towards a higher qualification.

Students will be taught by industry-qualified professionals in modern, state-of-the-art facilities including an operational restaurant and fully-equipped training bar. The facilities have been featured on Masterchef and The Great Australian Bake-Off, and students have the opportunity to work in a kitchen alongside master chefs such as Jarrod di Blasi and Donovan Cooke, as well as put their skills to the test for real events while still studying.

In addition to the Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50422, students will also earn their Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate as part of the course, readying them for bar work in the hospitality industry.