SIT50422
Hospitality & Culinary

Diploma of Hospitality Management

About Courses

The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management offered by Albury College in Parramatta, NSW, is a 52-week program designed for individuals aiming to build a successful career in the hospitality industry. Delivered through a blend of face-to-face classroom sessions and online learning, the course equips students with advanced hospitality and managerial skills necessary to coordinate operations in a variety of settings, such as restaurants, hotels, cafés, and catering businesses. With a curriculum covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills—including 200 hours of mandatory work placement—the program prepares students for leadership roles like Chef, Restaurant Manager, or Hospitality Manager. Entry is open to international students aged 18 and above who meet academic and English language proficiency requirements. The total tuition fee is AUD 18,000, with additional enrolment and materials fees. The training includes diverse assessment methods like case studies, practical demonstrations, and workplace simulations. Upon successful completion, students can choose to enter the workforce or pursue further studies, such as the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.

National Code and Name

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Total Tuition Fees (AUD)

Course Outcomes

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.

Licencing Requirements

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

Career Opportunities

This qualification Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Chef
  • Chef de Partie
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Restaurant Manager

Entry Requirements

This qualification

Albury College has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

To assist with the identification of potential language, literacy, or numeracy (LLN) barriers and non-vocational barriers to learning or support needs, an initial LLN assessment shall be conducted (LLN Robot) with each applicant, at a time shortly after the application for enrolment has been received.

Course Cost

The Tuition Fee of this course is $18,000. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.

There is an additional non-refundable $500 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $950 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).

Units of Competency

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management – Unit Breakdown

Code Title Core Elective
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
SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment*
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery*
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program**
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock*
SITXINV007 Purchase goods
SITXINV008 Control stock
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITHCCC026* Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff

Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer

Learners wishing to receive RPL must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the RPL Kit.

RPL Assessors are to ensure the application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

  • Submit an application a minimum of 30 days prior to the commencement of the course.
  • Provide all evidence they wish to use to support their application.
  • Complete all steps in the appropriate RPL Kit for the qualification.
  • Evidence is to be confirmed with the local or overseas training provider (where appropriate).
  • Referees are to be contacted by phone and email for confirmation on two separate occasions with a minimum of seven days between each contact.
  • Employees are to be confirmed by phone and email for confirmation on two separate occasions with a minimum of seven days between each contact; and
  • Pay the fees.

Learners wishing to receive CT must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the CT Application Form.

Course Pathways

Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.

After achieving the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, candidates may choose to undertake further studies into SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or other Advanced Diploma level courses.

Training Structure

  • Face-to-Face Classes: Classes are scheduled and delivered in a suitable campus location, attendance is face-to-face, conducted in a formal class format, providing structured learning, practice and assessment under trainer direction and supervision.
  • Online Learning: Learners attend synchronous learning in an online classroom accessed by Zoom (or equivalent). Online classes are conducted under trainer supervision and facilitation.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks and activities will include:

  • Knowledge questions
  • Research Projects/Case Studies/Scenarios
  • Activities in simulated work environments (as per training package requirements)
  • Practical demonstration observed by the assessor in simulated business environments, and/or supplementary evidence supplied by a third party such as an employer in a business environment.

Non-structured training activities with supporting evidence

Enrolment Procedures

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment application form and submit all required supporting documents. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement  You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will send you an invoice for the first payment. Once the payment is received, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with our International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website.

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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This qualification Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Chef
  • Chef de Partie
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Restaurant Manager

This qualification

Albury College has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

To assist with the identification of potential language, literacy, or numeracy (LLN) barriers and non-vocational barriers to learning or support needs, an initial LLN assessment shall be conducted (LLN Robot) with each applicant, at a time shortly after the application for enrolment has been received.

The Tuition Fee of this course is $18,000. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.

There is an additional non-refundable $500 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $950 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management – Unit Breakdown

Code Title Core Elective
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
SITHCCC028* Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment*
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery*
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program**
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock*
SITXINV007 Purchase goods
SITXINV008 Control stock
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITHCCC026* Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC029* Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff

Learners wishing to receive RPL must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the RPL Kit.

RPL Assessors are to ensure the application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

  • Submit an application a minimum of 30 days prior to the commencement of the course.
  • Provide all evidence they wish to use to support their application.
  • Complete all steps in the appropriate RPL Kit for the qualification.
  • Evidence is to be confirmed with the local or overseas training provider (where appropriate).
  • Referees are to be contacted by phone and email for confirmation on two separate occasions with a minimum of seven days between each contact.
  • Employees are to be confirmed by phone and email for confirmation on two separate occasions with a minimum of seven days between each contact; and
  • Pay the fees.

Learners wishing to receive CT must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the CT Application Form.

Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.

After achieving the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, candidates may choose to undertake further studies into SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or other Advanced Diploma level courses.

  • Face-to-Face Classes: Classes are scheduled and delivered in a suitable campus location, attendance is face-to-face, conducted in a formal class format, providing structured learning, practice and assessment under trainer direction and supervision.
  • Online Learning: Learners attend synchronous learning in an online classroom accessed by Zoom (or equivalent). Online classes are conducted under trainer supervision and facilitation.

Assessment tasks and activities will include:

  • Knowledge questions
  • Research Projects/Case Studies/Scenarios
  • Activities in simulated work environments (as per training package requirements)
  • Practical demonstration observed by the assessor in simulated business environments, and/or supplementary evidence supplied by a third party such as an employer in a business environment.

Non-structured training activities with supporting evidence

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment application form and submit all required supporting documents. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement  You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will send you an invoice for the first payment. Once the payment is received, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with our International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website.

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