This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior managers who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with specialized managerial skills and substantial knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate with significant autonomy and are responsible for making strategic business management decisions. This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector and for a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling 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.
| Provider Name | Training Organization NSW Pty Ltd trading as Darwin Institute of Trade |
|---|---|
| RTO Code | 41128 |
| CRICOS Provider Code | 03609J |
| CRICOS Course Code | 114648A |
| Delivery Location | Suit 2, Level 3, Macquarie Street, PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2150 DIT Melbourne, 49-51 Henderson St, NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051 Level 4, 38 Cavill Ave, SURFERS PARADISE,4217 |
| Kitchen Location | Unit 19, 30 Beaconsfield Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 37 Goodwood Rd, Wayville SA 5034 |
| Delivery Mode | Face to face on campus, comprising classroom theory sessions and practical training in a commercial training kitchen, plus a supervised work placement. |
| Duration | 104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidays |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
| Work Placement | 240 hours (DIT ensures appropriate insurance and WHS (Work Health and Safety) coverage during work placement; placement supervision is coordinated under DIT’s Work Placement Policy) |
| Estimated Self-Study Hour | 5 hours per week (may be more or less depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge) |
This program meets CRICOS full-time study requirement (20 contact hours per week).
Once students have successfully completed SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, they can apply for jobs within the hospitality industry which can include chefs at restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and/or coffee shops.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
A total of 28 Units (11 Core and 17 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the
qualification SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 28 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Elective |
| SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Elective |
| SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Elective |
| SITXCOM010 | Manage conflict | Core |
| SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment | Elective |
| SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads | Elective |
| SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Elective |
| SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Elective |
| SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes | Elective |
| SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads | Elective |
| SITHCCC040 | Prepare and serve cheese | Elective |
| SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets | Elective |
| SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches | Elective |
| SITXFIN010 | Prepare and Monitor Budget | Core |
| SITXFIN009 | Manage Finances within a budget | Core |
| SITXMGT004 | Monitor work operations | Core |
| SITXMGT005 | Establish and conduct business relationships | Core |
| SITXWHS007 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core |
| SITXHRM008 | Roster Staff | Core |
| SITXHRM009 | Lead and manage people | Core |
| SITXCCS015 | Enhance customer service experience | Core |
| SITXGLC002 | Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Core |
| SITXCCS016 | Develop and manage quality customer service practices | Core |
| SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook | Elective |
Unit selection may vary depending on training package updates or student needs.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite units must be assessed before assessment of the unit marked with an asterisk.
The training product does not specify entry requirements. Darwin Institute of Trade applies the following entry requirements to this course. All applicants must meet each of the following.
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include: