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 specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

Academic: Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent

English (International Students):
IELTS 5.5 or higher with a minimum score of 5.0 in each band or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or EAP

**Special English Note: For visa purposes students may be required to provide the Australian Government with further evidence of English proficiency which may be different than the College requirement. Please refer to English Language Requirements changes | Study Australia

Age: Must be 18 years of age on commencement

***All students must have their own laptop and software.

February/April/July/October

You may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) at application if you have previously studied at another Registered Training Organisation in Australia and have successfully achieved competency. Evidence of study must be submitted at the application to Contempo College.

 This course is aimed at:

• Assisting the students develop the skills and competencies required to work in a managerial role within the hospitality sector
• Developing the required skills to effectively operate in a hospitality management area and gain knowledge in a range of management functions within the hospitality environment
• Developing knowledge of management and hospitality industry
• Providing a pathway to further qualifications and learning

Face-to-Face: Classroom and kitchen-based commercial cookery environment, including work-based training.
No other modes offered. Student must attend minimum 20 hours per week.

Delivered in a face-to-face mode in a classroom environment supported by a purpose-built on-campus training kitchen. All students will have access a purpose-built training kitchen facility. Where needed, a simulated environment will be created in classroom and kitchen to resemble real-life work practices, activities, and challenges; and to prepare the students to effectively transition to work after completion

This course is delivered over a period of TWO (2.0) years. The course duration is:

104 Weeks of Course duration consisting of:

• 80 Weeks of scheduled study/tuition (6 terms of 10 weeks each)
• 24 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays (including pre-training and completion activities)

Notes:
1. A minimum of 20 contact hours per week of study/tuition have been scheduled by Contempo College – to ensure students meet their student study visa conditions
2. The course duration may vary for students who have been granted credits or RPL towards this course (e.g., students having completed any units in a previous course/qualification).

To attain SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, 28 units must be achieved:

11 core units; and
17 elective units

Elective units reflect the intended course outcomes and the supported job roles. When available, other elective units may be chosen within the packaging rules.