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Diploma of Hospitality Management

Food & Hospitality International
Duration
18 Months
Next intake
Oct 2026
Campus
Mildura Campus
Course code
SIT50422
Mode
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE. Students will participate in industry service periods within our Sunitaste training restaurant and various appropriate industry settings. This course requires the completion of 192 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE.

Course details

Overview

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 specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

Careers

Possible job titles include: banquet or function manager, bar manager, café manager, chef de cuisine, chef patisserie, club manager, executive housekeeper, front office manager, gaming manager, kitchen manager, motel manager, restaurant manager, sous chef, unit manager, catering operations.

Pathways

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must be working in the industry and able to provide a letter of support from their employer to undertake some practical assessments in the workplace.

Units & Assessment

Core Units

Code Unit Name Hours Material
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences 40 $35.00
SITXCCS016 Develop and manage quality customer service practices 30 $35.00
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict 20 $25.00
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget 30 $35.00
SITXFIN010 Prepare and monitor budgets 30 $35.00
SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law 80 $35.00
SITXHRM008 Roster staff 30 $35.00
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people 60 $35.00
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations 20 $25.00
SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships 60 $35.00
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices 30 $35.00

Elective Units

Code Unit Name Hours
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment 25
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery 45
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads 25
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups 35
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes 50
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes 40
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes 35
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes 55
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes 35
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads 55
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements 75
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook 100
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol 10
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar 35
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages 20
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30
SITHFAB027 Serve food and beverage 80
SITHFAB030 Prepare and serve cocktails 20
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 25
SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service 0
SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements 25
SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus 30
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts 100
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers 25
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 40
SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program 50
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills 20
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff 60
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock 20
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices 12
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Course Fees

2026
Self-Funded $11,843
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE, if you're eligible. Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See www.freetafe.vic.gov.au.
Concession for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses applies only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure

Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.

Course Intakes

Intake Campus Course Details
2026 October Mildura Campus International, , Full Time, Classroom, Term 4, 9.00AM - 4.30PM
Nationally Recognised Training