CRICOS Course Code: 114953C

Duration: 78 weeks (including holidays)

Requirement: 26 weeks (if the student has completed SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management)

Campuses: Brisbane| Cairns

Study mode: Face to Face | Simulated Training

Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements

Students entering SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management must meet the following academic and English entry requirements

Academic

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

• Applicants must have completed Australian Year 11 or an equivalent qualification.

English requirements

International students applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

• IELTS (General or Academic): Overall score of 5.5.

• PTE Academic: Overall score of 46.

• Validity of Results: English language test results must be no more than two years old.

• Additional English Language Support: Applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency level may be required to complete up to 10 weeks of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before commencing their main VET course.

LLND:

• As part of the enrolment process, students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND) test prior to course commencement.
• The test will be assessed by an authorised Frontier Trainer/Assessor.
• If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, they will be referred for additional support with an ACSF Support Plan.
• Students may also be asked to undertake further Language, Literacy, and Numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs at other institutes (Frontier does not offer ELICOS programs).
• Students are requested to meet the Student Support Officer for guidance and/or support.
• Additional support strategies will be implemented if LLND difficulties are identified during training.

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Digital (LLND)

If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, they will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the Institute through an ACSF Support Plan. Students may also be asked to undertake further Language, Literacy, and Numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs at other institutes, to ensure they receive appropriate support and guidance. Frontier does not offer ELICOS programs. Students are requested to meet the Student Support Officer to seek guidance and/or support.

In the event that a Trainer and Assessor identifies students with LLND difficulties, or where students require or request additional LLND support, appropriate strategies will be implemented to assist them with their learning. Additional support will be provided by the Institute through the ACSF Support Plan.

Career Opportunities

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include

• Restaurant Manager

• Cafe Manager

• Bar Manager

• Functions Manager

• Front Office Manager

• Motel Manager

• Hotel Service Manager

• Operations Manager

• Food and Beverage Manager

Course Structure

• 28 units must be completed:

  • 11 core units
  • 17 elective units

Core Units

*Mandatory Work Placement: Completion of 48 service periods.

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites.

Course tuition fees: Please refer to the fee policy

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

All students undertaking nationally recognised training in Australia are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters.
The USI provides students with online access to their training records and results (VET Transcript) through their USI account.
Refer to the link https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi, Create your USI