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SIT50422 - Diploma of Hospitality Management
Step into a supervisory or management role in Australia's hospitality industry with a nationally recognised Diploma.
Duration
78 Weeks
Total Units
28 units: 11 core + 17 elective
Delivery
Face-to-Face
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Course Description
What You’ll Learn
The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial capabilities and sound industry knowledge to coordinate hospitality operations.
Whether you're looking to move into a supervisory or management position, run front-of-house operations, or take a step toward owning your own venue, this diploma gives you the credentials and confidence to lead in one of Australia's most vibrant industries.
Work is undertaken in varied hospitality settings — restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés and coffee shops — and this qualification equips you for all of them.
Vocational placement requirement: students are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of work placement in an operational commercial kitchen or hospitality venue as part of this qualification. Placement is arranged with the support of Academia of Trade and is a mandatory component of your assessment.
Whether you're looking to move into a supervisory or management position, run front-of-house operations, or take a step toward owning your own venue, this diploma gives you the credentials and confidence to lead in one of Australia's most vibrant industries.
Work is undertaken in varied hospitality settings — restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés and coffee shops — and this qualification equips you for all of them.
Vocational placement requirement: students are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of work placement in an operational commercial kitchen or hospitality venue as part of this qualification. Placement is arranged with the support of Academia of Trade and is a mandatory component of your assessment.
Investment In Your Future
What This Course Costs
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and flexible payment options.
Total Course Fee
Tuition fees are confirmed at enrolment. Contact our admissions team for current fee schedules and to discuss your individual circumstances. We offer flexible payment options including upfront payment, instalment plans, and payment via our secure online Payment Portal. Eligible domestic students may qualify for government-subsidised training. The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management may be eligible for VET Student Loans for eligible domestic students (eligibility criteria apply). A non-refundable application fee applies. Students should budget for uniforms (chef whites, non-slip shoes, knife kit), textbooks and materials; a full list of required equipment and materials is provided at enrolment. For international students, estimated annual living costs in Sydney are approximately $21,041 per year (as per Australian Government guidelines). Fees are subject to change. Refer to the official Course Guide for detailed fee schedules and refund policies.
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Payment Plans Available
Practical Outcomes
What You Will Be Able To Do
- ✓ Managing and coordinating hospitality service teams
- ✓ Planning, preparing and overseeing food and beverage operations
- ✓ Implementing food safety programs and WHS procedures
- ✓ Managing rosters, budgets and operational costs
- ✓ Leading and developing hospitality staff
- ✓ Managing events, functions and venue operations
- ✓ Understanding financial performance and reporting for hospitality businesses
Units of Competency
28 units: 11 core + 17 elective
- BSBFIN601 — Manage organisational finances
- SITXHRM009 — Lead and manage people
- SITXMGT004 — Monitor work operations
- SITXGLC002 — Identify and manage legal risks and comply with the law
- SITXWHS007 — Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
- SITHIND006 — Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITXCOM010 — Manage conflict
- SITXCCS015 — Enhance customer service experiences
- SITXFIN009 — Manage finances within a budget
Electives are selected in consultation with industry to reflect the needs of current hospitality employers and cover areas including food production, bar operations, events management, menu development and front office operations. Full unit list available in the Course Guide.
Career Outcomes & Pathways
Restaurant Manager, Café Manager, Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef, Function and Events Manager, Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Unit Manager — Catering Operations, Venue Supervisor.
Course Summary
Course Code:
SIT50422
Duration:
78 Weeks
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-Face
RTO Code:
45739
CRICOS Course Code:
116039K
CRICOS Provider:
03940J
Training Delivery
How You’ll Train
Real hospitality environments, management-level curriculum and industry-experienced trainers.
📍 Parramatta Campus: Ground Floor, 12-14 Wentworth St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
- ✓ Hospitality Management Trainers — Learn from experienced hospitality managers and operators who understand what it takes to run a commercial kitchen, manage a team, and keep a venue performing at its best.
- ✓ 200 Hours Vocational Placement — Your compulsory work placement puts you in a real hospitality business — supervised, assessed and supported throughout. This hands-on time is where classroom learning becomes professional capability.
- ✓ Blended Delivery Over 78 Weeks — Face-to-face sessions are combined with structured online learning components. Delivered over 78 weeks, including training, assessment and scheduled holiday breaks — providing depth of learning with practical flexibility.
- ✓ Commercial Kitchen & Venue Operations — Practical units are delivered in commercial kitchen and front-of-house environments, giving you real operational experience in the conditions you'll face in your career.
Getting Started
What You Need To Enrol
Entry Requirements
- ✓ Minimum age: 18 years at time of enrolment
- ✓ Year 11/12 completion or equivalent; OR successful completion of a Certificate III or Certificate IV in a hospitality-related field
- ✓ English proficiency: IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) — no band below 5.5
- ✓ Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment
- ✓ Pre-training review / admissions interview confirming suitability for the course
- ✓ Students with prior study may be eligible for credit transfer — contact our admissions team to discuss
- ✓ Prerequisite units: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety; SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol; SITHFAB023 Operate a bar
Who This Course Is Ideal For
- ✓ This diploma is suited to students who have completed a Certificate III or Certificate IV in a hospitality discipline, or those with existing industry experience looking to formalise their skills and move into a leadership or management role. It is also appropriate for career changers seeking entry into hospitality management.
Your Future
Where This Qualification Takes You
→
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
→
Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management / Tourism) — via partner institutions
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Employment as a Café Manager, Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Function Manager or Venue Supervisor
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Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) may be available to eligible international graduates — refer to the Department of Home Affairs for current requirements
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
- ✓ Direct observation of practical tasks
- ✓ Structured project work
- ✓ Written knowledge assessments
- ✓ Simulated workplace scenarios
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What is the course code and title? +
SIT50422 — Diploma of Hospitality Management.
How long does the course run? +
78 Weeks. Delivery schedules may vary; contact the admissions team for detailed intake dates.
What are the entry requirements? +
Minimum age: 18 years at time of enrolment; Year 11/12 completion or equivalent; OR successful completion of a Certificate III or Certificate IV in a hospitality-related field; English proficiency: IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) — no band below 5.5; Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment; Pre-training review / admissions interview confirming suitability for the course; Students with prior study may be eligible for credit transfer — contact our admissions team to discuss; Prerequisite units: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety; SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol; SITHFAB023 Operate a bar.
Is this a nationally recognised qualification? +
Yes. Diploma of Hospitality Management is a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), delivered by Academia of Trade (RTO 45739, CRICOS 03940J) under CRICOS course code 116039K.
What delivery mode and location applies? +
Face-to-Face. Parramatta Campus: Ground Floor, 12-14 Wentworth St, Parramatta, NSW 2150.
What are my study and career pathway options after this course? +
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management; Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management / Tourism) — via partner institutions; Employment as a Café Manager, Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Function Manager or Venue Supervisor; Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) may be available to eligible international graduates — refer to the Department of Home Affairs for current requirements.
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