Diploma of Hospitality Management
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ABOUT THE COURSE
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.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Recognised by Australian Qualifications Framework and Nationally Recognised Training
Details
Course Code:
SIT50422
CRICOS Course Code:
114255G
Work Placement:
240 hours
Location:
Melbourne Campus
Delivery Mode:
Face to Face and Kitchen Based
Study Load:
20 per week + 5 hours self study
Fees:
Please see the Fees and Charges page or contact the campus directly!
Intake:
Duration:
Up to 104 Weeks*
(This qualification will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 104 weeks including 16 weeks of breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or RPL and CT)
Course Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students as along as they can provide the evidence that:
- The Student must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement,
- The Student has successfully completed the Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) and,
- The Student have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or PTE Academic score of 50 (or equivalent) OR Successful completion of ELICOS (English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or General English) at Advanced level.
- Note: Citizens of certain countries are exempted from the English proficiency requirement, please contact AIA for further details or visit the DOHA Website.
Additional Entry Requirements:
- Students commencing this course will be required to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment on the orientation day. This will assist AIA to identify the student needs for any additional support during their study.
- Practical’s for students must complete their practical in AIA kitchen facilities or as advised otherwise. Where students are required to come to campus or kitchen, and use the available facilities and resources, they should be advised of the date and time of the delivery and assessment, where they are required to visit the campus and/or kitchen and complete their assessment requirements in the compliant way and in accordance with Standard 1.8 of SRTO 2015.
- AIA will make all possible efforts and aim to secure workplace arrangements for all enrolled students.
- Students must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements – please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
- Students must have basic digital literacy such as, the ability to communicate and access the information through digital technologies, social media, search engines, emails and/or basic use of Microsoft Office products and have access to the working internet.
- If the student educational qualification does not meet the AIA’s admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of AIA. For more information, please see the AIA’s Admissions Policy available in the Forms & Policies page.
- Recommendation: It is highly recommended that student should have successfully completed SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery prior commencing this course, although this is not a mandatory entry requirement.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Diploma of Hospitality Management take me?
Our Diploma of Hospitality Management course provides the right qualifications that enhance students’ industry knowledge while creating a pathway to work in any hospitality industry as a small business or departmental manager.
Front Office Manager
Restaurant Manager
Motel/Hotel Manager
Executive Chef
Club Manager
STUDY PATHWAYS
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
AIA Offers Higher Education Pathways after completion of our Diploma of Hospitality Management, within AIA you may able to do;
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or/
Other Advanced Diplomas or Degree programs in related fields such as Business and Management, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Course Structure
A total of 28 Units (11 Core and 17 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 28 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Code | Title | Core/Elective |
---|---|---|
SITXCCS015 | Enhance customer service experiences | Core |
SITXCCS016 | Develop and manage quality customer service practices | Core |
SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | Core |
SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
SITXFIN010 | Prepare and monitor budgets | Core |
SITXGLC002 | Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Core |
SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
SITXMGT005 | Establish and conduct business relationships | Core |
SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Elective |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Elective |
SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | Elective |
SITHCCC025* | Prepare and present sandwiches | Elective |
SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Elective |
SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | Elective |
SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Elective |
SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | Elective |
SITHCCC038* | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective |
SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective |
SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Elective |
SITHCCC042* | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Elective |
SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | Elective |
Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays/observations
- Kitchen based demonstration.
- Work placement
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Reference Textbooks:
- Math for the Professional Kitchen, The Culinary Institute of America, Laura Dreesen, Michael Nothnagel, Susan Wysocki
- The Professional Chef, 9th Edition, The Culinary Institute of America
- The Book of Yields, 8th edition, Francis T. Lynch
FEES AND CHARGES
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