SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management

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.

CRICOS Code: 113356K

Duration: 75 weeks (68 weeks study + 8 weeks breaks)

Qualification description

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

Source: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT50422

Campus Available

Adelaide Level 1, 142 North Terrace SA 5000 Melbourne Suite 4.16-4.17, 343 Little Collins St, VIC 3000

Employment outcomes

This qualification prepares students for management roles in hospitality, including restaurants, hotels, and cafés, with skills in areas like accommodation, cookery, and gaming. ABCI does not guarantee employment outcomes.

Addition Requirements

Applicants will handle and cook dairy and non-vegetarian food items including beef and pork and fish. Applicants must have Basic computer and MS Office skills, and access to the internet.

Entry Requirements

Age: 18 years old, minimum. 12 Year qualification or equivalent. A valid and current Study Visa Language Level: IELTS score of 5.5 or, PTE score of 42 or, Certificate III in EAL or, ABCI's English Level Test

Assessments & Attendance

International students are required to study 20 hours per week. This course is delivered face to face. Assessment methods include: Written answers, Case studies, Projects, Work placement, Practical sessions.

RPL and Credit Transfer

ABCI accepts AQF qualifications from other Registered Training Organisations. erification of authenticity may be required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted upon successful assessment, in line with ABCI policy. Approved RPL may result in course credits and adjusted duration.

Course Structure

Unit codeUnit nameCore/elective
SITXMGT004Monitor work operationsCore
SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risksElective
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safetyElective
SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*^Elective
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery*Elective
SITHCCC036Prepare meat dishes*^Elective
SITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and salads*Elective
SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes*^Elective
SITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishes*^Elective
SITHCCC037Prepare seafood dishes*^Elective
SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breads*Elective
SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soups*Elective
SITHPAT016Produce desserts*Elective
SITXCOM010Manage conflictCore
SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cook*^+Elective
SITHKOP012Develop recipes for special dietary requirements*^>\Elective
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budgetCore
SITXHRM002Roster staffCore
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practicesCore
SITXHRM009Lead and manage peopleCore
SITXFSA008Develop and implement a food safety program*#Elective
SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiencesCore
SITXCCS016Develop and manage quality customer service practicesCore
SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgetsCore
SITXMGT005Identify and manage legal risks and comply with lawCore
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plansElective
BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusionElective

*Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
^Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
+Indicates the unit has a work placement component.
>Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
\Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes.
#Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices.

Packaging Rules

To attain the qualification SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, 28 units of competency must be completed.

Total Number of Units28
Number of Core Units11
Number of Elective Units17

ABCI has selected the elective units that are most appropriate to meet industry requirements. The selection of electives has been made in consideration with the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Work placement requirements

This course contains units of competency that require the student to complete work placement.

SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook requires a student to complete 48 service periods in a commercial kitchen.

ABCI will provide work placement venues unless the student is able to provide their own venue. If the student provides their own venue, ABCI has the right to inspect and approve or deny the venue based on ABCI policies and procedures.

Education pathways

Students may enter this qualification with no prior experience or qualifications.

After satisfactory completion of this qualification, a student may progress to the following qualifications:

ABCI Pathway

  • SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management – additional study of 24 weeks

Torrens University Pathway

  • Bachelor of Business – additional study of 2 years
  • Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) – additional study of 2 years
  • Bachelor of Business (Event Management) – additional study of 2 years
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – additional study of 2 years
  • Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) – additional study of 2 years
  • Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) – additional study of 2 years

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Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of core, elective (Elec), prerequisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).