SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management

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 specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

1 – 2 Years
The timeframe to complete the qualification is a maximum of 2 years.

The course is provided through a combination of blended mode of delivery which include the following.

• Face to face (classroom) and / or Online delivery
• Classroom activity
• Self-study
• Work placement

Assessment method which include the following:

• Knowledge Task (KT)
• Skills Tasks (ST) / Simulated Activity / Project Task (PT)
• Presentation / Role-plays
• Work placement Task
• Workplace Observation

There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course. However, it is strongly advised that individuals complete lower-level qualifications and/or acquire industry experience prior to enrolling in the course.

AICE has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.

• Completion of Year 12 studies or higher or equivalent.
• Applicants are required to have successfully completed an LLN Test.
• It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.

Students must complete a total of 28 units including 11 core units and 17 elective units listed below.

Core Units

SITXFIN009 Manage Finances within a Budget
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXFIN010 Prepare and monitor budgets
SITXHRM008 Roster staff
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
SITXCCS016 Develop and manage quality customer service practices
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships

Elective units

SITHIND005 Use hygienic practices for hospitality service
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXINV007 Purchase goods
SITXINV008 Control stock
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational Plans
SITHACS016 Provide accommodation reception services
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
CPPCLO3100 Maintain cleaning storage areas
SITHACS009 Clean premises and equipment
SITHKOP014 Plan catering for events of functions
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service

Students enrolled in this course must complete a mandatory work placement of 36 service periods. Note: students are required to source their own work placement.

For more information, please visit https://training.gov.au/training/details/SIT50422

Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the hospitality industry sector such as SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.

After successful completion of the program, the candidates may gain employment in hospitality sector.

Occupational titles may include:

• 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.

The total tuition fees for SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management is:

AUD $5,500 Fee for Service.