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If you’re a born leader, you’ll want to be front-of-house in your career, and the Diploma of Hospitality Management teaches you how to take charge in the fast-paced and exciting world of hospitality. You’ll acquire a broad range of hospitality skills including providing food and beverage advice and table service, combined with managerial skills such as managing staff performance and preparing and monitoring budgets. You’ll gain a sound knowledge of industry in order to coordinate hospitality operations and take on the role of a highly skilled senior employee capable of making operational business decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or business manager. The diversity of employers includes cafes, catering companies, clubs, hotels, motels, pubs and restaurants, amongst others. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage, and gaming.

To receive this qualification, you must complete 28 units; 11 core units and 17 elective units.  You will attend classes 20 hours per week over 2 days (excluding student supervised study).

The course comprises of 8 stages, each comprising 10 weeks, with holidays in between. The first 6 stages are completed in the Certificate IV. Stage 7 and 8 each comprise of 10 weeks, with holidays in between.

Students need to complete 28 units of competency, consisting of:

• 11 core units
• 17 elective units

Please note: 23 units can be credit transferred into the Diploma of Hospitality Management from Certificate III & IV Patisserie courses

Core Units

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

Elective Units

SITXFSA005* Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHKOP013^ Plan cooking operations
SITHPAT011* Produce cakes
SITHPAT012* Produce specialised cakes
SITHPAT013* Produce pastries
SITHPAT014* Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITHPAT015* Produce petits fours
SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITXFSA006* Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHKOP010* Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT017* Prepare and model marzipan
SITXCOM002* Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITHPAT018^ Produce chocolate confectionery
SITHPAT019^ Model sugar-based decorations
SITHPAT020^ Design and produce sweet showpieces

• 18 years or older
• Completion of Year 11 studies or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Please see International Student Admission Policy and VET Assessment of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Policy for further information.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Other requirements to be met prior to commencing Work-based Training:

• COVID-19 Vaccination Record

Graduates can expect to find work in the hospitality industry in one of the following roles:

• Banquet or Function Manager
• Bar Manager
• Café 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

For pathway students, on successful completion of the Diploma of Hospitality management, you will be eligible to enter Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism (AQF Level 7) .

View all dates here.

View fee list here.

If you’re a born leader, you’ll want to be front-of-house in your career, and the Diploma of Hospitality Management teaches you how to take charge in the fast-paced and exciting world of hospitality. You’ll acquire a broad range of hospitality skills including providing food and beverage advice and table service, combined with managerial skills such as managing staff performance and preparing and monitoring budgets. You’ll gain a sound knowledge of industry in order to coordinate hospitality operations and take on the role of a highly skilled senior employee capable of making operational business decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or business manager. The diversity of employers includes cafes, catering companies, clubs, hotels, motels, pubs and restaurants, amongst others. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage, and gaming.

To receive this qualification, you must complete 28 units; 11 core units and 17 elective units.  You will attend classes 20 hours per week over 2 days (excluding student supervised study).

The course comprises of 8 stages, each comprising 10 weeks, with holidays in between. The first 6 stages are completed in the Certificate IV. Stage 7 and 8 each comprise of 10 weeks, with holidays in between.

Students need to complete 28 units of competency, consisting of:

• 11 core units
• 17 elective units

Please note: 23 units can be credit transferred into the Diploma of Hospitality Management from Certificate III & IV Patisserie courses

Core Units

Core Units

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

Elective Units

SITXFSA005* Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHKOP013^ Plan cooking operations
SITHPAT011* Produce cakes
SITHPAT012* Produce specialised cakes
SITHPAT013* Produce pastries
SITHPAT014* Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITHPAT015* Produce petits fours
SITHPAT016* Produce desserts
SITHCCC027* Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITXFSA006* Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXINV006* Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHKOP010* Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT017* Prepare and model marzipan
SITXCOM002* Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITHPAT018^ Produce chocolate confectionery
SITHPAT019^ Model sugar-based decorations
SITHPAT020^ Design and produce sweet showpieces

• 18 years or older
• Completion of Year 11 studies or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Please see International Student Admission Policy and VET Assessment of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Policy for further information.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Other requirements to be met prior to commencing Work-based Training:

• COVID-19 Vaccination Record

Graduates can expect to find work in the hospitality industry in one of the following roles:

• Banquet or Function Manager
• Bar Manager
• Café 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

For pathway students, on successful completion of the Diploma of Hospitality management, you will be eligible to enter Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism.

View all dates here.

Full Fee Tuition: $13,400
Enrolment  $0

Students eligible for Skills First funding  (Victorian students only) –
Tuition $7,856 and material fees

Please click here to download the Victorian Skills First Statement of Fees and Charges. 

Monthly payments are available. Please contact us on 1300 858 180 or send an email to hello@ae.edu.au.

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