Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior managers who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with specialised managerial skills and substantial knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate with significant autonomy and are responsible for making strategic business management decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector and for a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found here.

 Course Duration/Fee

Course Duration: 104 weeks *

Tuition Fee: AUD $30,000

Non-Tuition Fee: AUD $2,000**

Enrolment Fees: AUD $250

* The course is offered for a reduced duration of 26 weeks for graduates who have already completed SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or superseded version), SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or superseded version) and SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.

** Non-Tuition fee includes the following resources (for full 104 weeks’ study):

• Kitchen tool kit
• Chef uniform kit
• Chef shoes with anti-slip soles

Mode of Delivery

Face-to-face onsite classes

Intake Dates

2023 Intake Dates	2024 Intake Dates
09 January 2023	15 January 2024
10 April 2023	08 April 2024
03 July 2023	01 July 2024
25 September 2023	23 September 2024

Course Admission Requirements

• Completion of high school studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 (international students only, year 11 or equivalent) schooling OR
• Completion of secondary school /A level education overseas OR
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the hospitality industry as per AQF requirements AND
• Completion of the following qualifications:
  • SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or superseded version)
  • SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or superseded version)
  • SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (or superseded version)

 English Language Requirement (for international students only):

In instances where the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires evidence of English language proficiency for student visa application, you will need to provide proof that you satisfy one of the following English language requirements:

• IELTS Test Score of 5.5; OR

• TOEFL (iBT) Test Score of 46; OR
• PTE Academic Test Score of 42; OR
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 47; OR
• OET Pass Grade; OR
• TOEFL (PBT) Test Score of 527 (only if IELTS is not available); OR
• Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Assessment

Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.

Award Requirements

For the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management award, students must complete all units successfully. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially complete the qualification.

Vocational Placement

A 200 hours has been allocated for vocational placement. 

This qualification requires student to complete at least 48 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen.

Pathway from Qualification

Students who complete this course may pursue higher education qualifications in hospitality management.

Career Pathway

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.  This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following possible job roles:

• Area Manager
• Operations Managers
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Café Owner/Manager
• Kitchen Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Executive Housekeeper,
• Unit Manager Catering Operations
• Executive Chef.

Unit of Competency

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Unit Type
BSBOPS601 **	Develop and implement business plans	Core
BSBFIN601 **	Manage organisational finances	Core
SITXFIN011 **	Manage physical assets	Core
SITXWHS008 **	Establish and maintain a work health and safety system	Core
SITXMPR014 **	Develop and implement marketing strategies	Core
SITXHRM010 **	Recruit, select and induct staff	Core
SITXHRM012 **	Monitor staff performance	Core
SITXGLC002	Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law	Core
SITXFIN010	Prepare and monitor budgets	Core
SITXMGT005	Establish and conduct business relationships	Core
SITXHRM009	Lead and manage people	Core
SITXMGT004	Monitor work operations	Core
SITXFIN009	Manage finances within a budget	Core
SITXCCS016	Develop and manage quality customer service practices	Core
SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety	Elective
SITHCCC023	Use food preparation equipment	Elective
SITXFSA006	Participate in safe food handling practices	Elective
SITXFSA008	Develop and implement a food safety program	Elective
SITHCCC027	Prepare dishes using methods of cookery	Elective
SITHCCC025	Prepare and present sandwiches	Elective
SITHKOP013	Plan cooking operations	Elective
SITHKOP012	Develop recipes for special dietary requirements	Elective
SITHCCC029	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups	Elective
SITHCCC037	Prepare seafood dishes	Elective
SITHCCC035	Prepare poultry dishes	Elective
SITHCCC036	Prepare meat dishes	Elective
SITHCCC042	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements	Elective
SITHKOP010	Plan and cost recipes	Elective
SITHKOP015	Design and cost menus	Elective
SITHCCC026	Package prepared foodstuffs	Elective
SITXCCS011	Interact with customers	Elective
SITXCOM006	Source and present information	Elective
SITHCCC043	Work effectively as a cook	Elective

** Seven (7) units are completed in SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management in 26 weeks. The remaining twenty-six (26) units are completed in the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or superseded version) and SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.  Students will be awarded credit transfers for these units.

Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet the student and industry requirements.