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Hospitality

Diploma of Hospitality Management

(SIT50422)
CRICOS CODE 112250F
COURSE DURATION 104 weeks
(include 26 weeks holiday)
TUITION FEE $19,800
NON-TUITION FEE $1,800

occupations

Chef Hotel Manager Resort Manager

Description

This qualification prepares you for management roles across the hospitality industry. You will develop the skills to manage day-to-day operations of a hospitality business, lead diverse teams, manage budgets and financial performance, apply revenue management strategies, develop marketing plans, and foster a positive guest experience culture. The program draws on both theoretical knowledge and practical application, with a strong focus on operational leadership and business management in real hospitality environments. Graduates are ready to work as a restaurant manager, venue manager, catering manager, or hospitality operations manager, and may progress to the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or further study at degree level.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face delivery

Duration

Duration of course is 104 weeks which includes 78 weeks delivery and 26 weeks holiday.

BIT Delivery Locations

Classroom -Level 5, 255 William Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

Practical training and assessment are conducted at approved industry workplaces, simulated environments, and training venues arranged by Brighton Institute of Technology


Work placement will be conducted at host employer sites arranged by BIT in accordance with training and assessment requirements


BIT only delivers this course in Victoria. No interstate delivery is currently scheduled.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 28 units of competency, consisting of:

Total number of units = 28

  • 11 core unit, plus

  • 17 elective units

Pathways
Vocational pathway

After completing SIT50422 - Diploma of Hospitality Management learner can enter into SIT60322 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management and SIT60222 - Advanced Diploma of Event Management

Employment/Career pathway

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.

Possible job titles include:

This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:


✔ Banquet or function manager

✔ Bar manager

✔ Café manager

✔ Chef de cuisine

✔ Club manager

✔ Executive housekeeper

✔ Front office manager

✔ Kitchen manage

✔ Hotel manager

✔ Restaurant manager

✔ Chef patissier

✔ Sous chef


Please refer to the following source for Pathway and employment outcomes

Source: Diploma of Hospitality Management | Your Career


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

Teaching and Assessment Methods
  • Written Questions — Short answer questions on hospitality operations, financial management, human resources, marketing, and legal compliance

  • Oral Questions — Verbal questioning to confirm understanding of management theory and operational decision-making

  • Practical Demonstrations / Observation — Direct observation of the student managing hospitality operations, service teams, and workplace situations in a real or simulated environment

  • Role-Plays — Simulated workplace scenarios including managing a service team, responding to guest complaints, and conducting staff performance reviews

  • Projects — Operational business plans, revenue management analyses, marketing proposals, and team management reports

  • Case Studies — Analysis of hospitality business scenarios requiring application of management principles to realistic operational challenges

  • Third-Party Reports — Reports from workplace supervisors or managers confirming the student's performance in an industry setting

Intake dates

Please contact BIT’s admissions or marketing department for information on our upcoming intakes.

The information provided on this website is intended as a general guide for prospective students. Students are encouraged to read all relevant documents, including the Student Handbook, Course Brochures, Policies and Procedures, Schedule of Fees, and Written Agreement, to ensure they fully understand the course requirements, entry requirements, fees, refund conditions, support services, assessment requirements, and their rights and obligations prior to enrolment

Core units

SITXCOM010

Manage conflict

SITXFIN009

Manage finances within a budget

SITXHRM008

Roster staff

SITXHRM009

Lead and manage people

SITXMGT004

Monitor work operations

SITXWHS007

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

SITXCCS015

Enhance customer service experiences

SITXCCS016

Develop and manage quality customer service practices

SITXFIN010

Prepare and monitor budgets

SITXGLC002

Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law

SITXMGT005

Establish and conduct business relationships

Elective units

SITHCCC027

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC029

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups

SITHCCC030

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC031

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

SITHCCC035

Prepare poultry dishes

SITHCCC036

Prepare meat dishes

SITHCCC037

Prepare seafood dishes

SITHCCC043

Work effectively as a cook

SITHKOP010

Plan and cost recipes

SITHPAT016

Produce desserts

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITHCCC039

Produce pates and terrines

SITHCCC025

Prepare and present sandwiches

SITHCCC026

Package prepared foodstuffs

SITHCCC040

Prepare and serve cheese

SITHKOP009

Clean kitchen premises and equipment

SITXHRM007

Coach others in job skills

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.International Students entering this course at Brighton Institute of Technology must meet the following entry requirements:

Age requirements

For international learners Brighton Institute of Technology has a requirement that all learners must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of their course.

Pre-training Review

All international learners will undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to the learner and any relevant experience. An interview will be conducted by a Brighton Institute enrolment officer. The interview also aims to identify any support needs and possible RPL opportunities.

Through the pre-training review the learner will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)

Candidates undertaking this course are expected to possess appropriate Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to successfully participate in training and assessment activities. This includes the ability to read and interpret learning and workplace materials, communicate effectively, complete written tasks and calculations, use digital devices and online systems, and undertake technology-based learning and assessment activities where required.


All learners are required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment. Learners are expected to demonstrate the minimum ACSF levels identified for the course and its training and assessment requirements.


Where a learner does not meet the required LLND levels, the Institute may identify appropriate support strategies, refer the learner to additional support services or training, or recommend further study such as English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before enrolment or commencement in the course.

Academic requirements

To enter any courses at BIT, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination and or mature age (25 years or above) with a minimum of 2 years work experience in relevant field.

Computer literacy requirements

All learners enrolling into BIT programs must have basic computer skills. BIT courses may require learners to make reports, do graphs and analyse data.
Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to a computer training course.

Materials and Equipment Required

Although the Institute will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours, however, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher at their own cost. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address).

All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform at their own cost.

English Requirements

English language requirements for international learners:

International learners applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:

  1. Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent plus 14 weeks ELICOS to be taken before the main VET course. Or IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent plus 20 weeks ELICOS to be taken before the main VET course. Or Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.

  2. Provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States

    OR
  3. Have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in Australia or

  4. Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in EAL from the EAL framework (Victoria) or

Have completed a General English course to the intermediate level.

TEST EVIDENCE TABLE:
Any international English test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for a course at BIT
English language test providers Minimum test score Minimum Test Score where combined with at least 14 weeks ELICOS Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS
International English Language Testing System 6.0 5.5 5.0
Cambridge C1 Advanced test 169, each component 162 154
TOEFL internet-based test 64 46 35
Pearson Test of English Academic 50 42 36

*The test must have been taken no more than two years* before you apply to study at BIT. If an international student is exempt from providing evidence of their level of English proficiency at the time of applying for a student visa, they will be required to complete BIT’s English Proficiency test to ensure they have the required level of English to complete the VET qualification they are enrolling in.