Diploma of
Hospitality Management
Diploma of HospitalityManagement
National Course Code: SIT50422
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.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
National Course Code: SIT50422
CRICOS Course Code: 110932G
Course Duration: 104 Weeks (including holiday break)
Delivery Location: Level 9, 190 Queen St, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000
Training Kitchen 1: Level 1, 28-32 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Training Kitchen: 47 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
International Onshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD 14,500
Material Fee: AUD 3,000
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
International Offshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD$ 20,000
Material Fee: AUD$ 3,000
Application Fee: AUD$ 250 [Non-Refundable]
(Application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Please refer to the Melbourne College of Business and Technology refund policy and procedure for further details. Fees listed are at rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment)
Pathways
Education Pathway:
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
• SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• or any other Advanced Diploma level qualification with the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
Employment Pathway:
Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:
• Departmental Manager, or (in restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops)
• Small business Manager (in restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops)
The above pathway information is in line with the qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/; it doesn’t imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
|---|---|---|
| SITXCCS015 | Enhance customer service experiences | Core |
| SITXCCS016 | Develop and manage quality customer service practices | Core |
| SITXFIN010 | Prepare and monitor budgets | Core |
| SITXGLC002 | Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Core |
| SITXMGT005 | Establish and conduct business relationships | Core |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster staff | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | Core |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage finances within a budget | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Elective |
| SITHCCC043* | Work effectively as a cook | Elective |
| SITHCCC023* | Use food preparation equipment | Elective |
| SITXFSA008 | Develop and implement a food safety program | Elective |
| SITHKOP015 | Design and cost menus | Elective |
| SITHCCC027* | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Elective |
| SITHCCC028* | Prepare appetisers and salads | Elective |
| SITHCCC029* | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Elective |
| SITHCCC030* | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC031* | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC035* | Prepare poultry dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC036* | Prepare meat dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC037* | Prepare seafood dishes | Elective |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Elective |
| SITHCCC040* | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective |
| SITHCCC041* | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Elective |
| SITHKOP012 | Develop recipes for special dietary requirements | Elective |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Melbourne College of Business and Technology (MCBT) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. MCBT has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
Entry Requirements International Students
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students, and Melbourne College of Business and Technology requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 6.0 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
MCBT will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills in order to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Test (LLND)
All students wanting to study at MCBT are required to undertake LLND Test prior to enrolment. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.
Although a student is expected to have pre-developed LLND skills achieved through the prior qualification, still College will assess the student’s LLND skills to ensure that the student possesses sound LLND skills to complete the course successfully; therefore, students will be required to undertake LLND assessment.
LLND test will be conducted using an ACSF mapped online LLND assessment tool – LLN Robot. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLND) according to the following qualification:
Students are required to achieve the expected level of performance as per the required level. Where a student does not achieve the required LLND scores for the qualification into which they are seeking enrolment, another opportunity and LLND support* will be provided to the student.
*LLND support-If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, students will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the College with ACSF Support Plan, or students may also be asked to take further Language, literacy and numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs to ensure that students are provided with support and proper guidance.
Note: MCBT does not:
• guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
• guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
• claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by MCBT
Computer literacy requirements
All students enrolling on this course at MCBT must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre Enrolment Form provided along with the Application form.
Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer support. Students can contact MCBT for any further information or assistance.
Materials and Equipment Required
MCBT will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher.
Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All students
are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform.
A fully equipped commercial kitchen will be accessible for practical sessions.
Note: If Required due to any emergency COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, Melbourne College of Business and Technology will use a flexible delivery mode for training and assessment, providing training package requirements allow for this. We would ensure that all regulatory requirements are met with as little disruptions possible. As circumstances change and restrictions are eased, these temporary arrangements will be reviewed, and enrolled students will be notified accordingly. Melbourne College of Business and Technology aims to review any changes in circumstances before commencement of each term so that it has least possible impact on students and course delivery. Melbourne College of Business and Technology will seek student’s consent of online delivery and assessment (where possible) prior to their enrolment during this Covid-19 outbreak restrictions.
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how any practical components will be managed. We ensure that:
● Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
● Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
● All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.
- The students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
- you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.