Diploma of Hospitality Management
The Diploma of Hospitality Management reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of the 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 specialization in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.
Where this qualification can take you
- banquet or function manager
- bar manager
- café 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
Units of competency
This qualification comprises 11 core units and 17 elective units.
- SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
- SITXCCS016 Develop and manage quality customer service practices
- SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
- SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
- SITXFIN010 Prepare and monitor budgets
- SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
- SITXHRM008 Roster staff
- SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
- SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
- SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships
- SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations
- SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
- BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
How you'll be assessed
- Practical demonstration
- Written knowledge tasks
- Workplace / simulation evidence
Pathway options
After completing this qualification, you may progress through the following pathway:
Exit point & award
Students that successfully complete all 28 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Diploma of Hospitality Management. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
Additional information
For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
- Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background
RPL & Credit Transfer
Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.
Australian Health and Management Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.
Tuition & fees
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