This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior managers who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with specialised 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 | DARWIN INSTITUTE OF TRADE |
|---|---|
| RTO Code | 41128 |
| CRICOS Code | 03609J |
| Delivery Location |
Level 6, 460 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia 49–51 Henderson St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia |
| Kitchen Location |
Unit 19, 30 Beaconsfield Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 37 Goodwood Rd, Wayville SA 5034 |
| Delivery Mode | Face to face (Classroom based) |
| 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:
Recognition of Prior Learning is available, and all students are offered the opportunity
to participate in RPL upon enrolment. Recognition of Prior Learning is recommended
as an option where individuals have been working in a relevant job role for at least 2
years.
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.
Unit selection may vary depending on training package updates or student needs.
There is no mandatory pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Darwin Institute of Trade (DIT) requires that students are able to provide evidence that they
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:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.