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Diploma of Hospitality Management

VTAC Code: SIT50416 CRICOS: 090989D VTAC Number: Preston 6900669574

Overview

Campus
Campus
Duration

18 months full time

Duration

6 months

Next Intake

February, April, July

Next Intake

February, July

Unleash your leadership potential

Australia’s hospitality industry is undergoing a period of rapid growth. A predicted 91,000 new jobs are expected to be created in the next five years, bringing the total workforce to over 970,000 people. Australians have a growing appetite for high quality food and drink, and they love going out. With the number of bars, restaurants and cafes growing all the time, the industry needs strong managers who can lead the way and provide top level service. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Hospitality Management provides in-demand hospitality management skills for success in an industry with unlimited potential for career advancement.

A fast-track to the top

Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Hospitality Management teaches everything you’ll need, from making great coffee to developing leadership skills and managing a business’s budget. You’ll also earn your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate, readying you for bar work. You can start with a Certificate IV in a specialty area – hospitality, commercial cookery or patisserie for your first 12 months and move straight into the diploma for a further six months. You will be taught by industry-qualified professionals in modern, state-of-the-art facilities including an operational restaurant and fully-equipped training bar. Learn in facilities featured on Masterchef and The Great Australian Bake-Off, work a kitchen alongside master chefs, such as Jarrod di Blasi and Donovan Cooke and put your skills to the test for real events, earning valued experience while you’re still studying

Ready for the floor

Graduates will have the skills and experience to either enter the industry in a supervisory role, or level-up on existing industry experience with further study. You may find employment at the operational and managerial level and pursue further management career opportunities in the general hospitality industry, including hotels, motels, restaurants, clubs and other hospitality establishments, including resorts, function centres and even cruise ships. This diploma is widely recognised as a perfect leg-up into a dynamic and growing industry.

Career Pathways

Where will the Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50416 take me?

You may gain employment at the operational and supervisory level and also further management career opportunities in the general hospitality industry including hotels, motels, restaurants, clubs and other hospitality establishments.

  • Team Leader
  • Bar Supervisor

Study Pathways

Melbourne Polytechnic provides seamless pathways towards higher qualifications. Successful completion of the Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50416 will provide 8 subjects/1 year credit into our HETHTHM Bachelor of Hospitality Management.

Actually I never thought that I would go back to study but I have and I've enjoyed it the second time. I think I was more passionate this time.
Ashlyne Kumar
Hospitality Graduate
Portrait of Ashlyne Kumar

Course Details

How you will study

Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.

On-campus

Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used, including practical assessment, role plays, assignments, class work and theory tests

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code Subject Elective Hours
BSBADM502 MANAGE MEETINGS Elective 30
BSBDIV501 MANAGE DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE Core 60
BSBMGT517 MANAGE OPERATIONAL PLAN Core 70
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others Elective 40
SITEEVT005 PLAN IN-HOUSE EVENTS OR FUNCTIONS Elective 40
SITHFAB002 PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL Elective 10
SITHFAB003 OPERATE A BAR Elective 35
SITHFAB005 PREPARE AND SERVE ESPRESSO COFFEE Elective 30
SITHFAB007 SERVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE Elective 80
SITHFAB010 PREPARE AND SERVE COCKTAILS Elective 20
SITHFAB014 PROVIDE TABLE SERVICE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE Elective 110
SITHFAB016 PROVIDE ADVICE ON FOOD Elective 40
SITHFAB017 PROVIDE ADVICE ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE MATCHING Elective 50
SITHIND004 WORK EFFECTIVELY IN HOSPITALITY SERVICE Elective 1
SITTTSL010 USE A COMPUTERISED RESERVATIONS OR OPERATIONS SYSTEM Elective 120
SITXCCS007 ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCES Core 40
SITXCCS008 DEVELOP AND MANAGE QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE PRACTICES Core 30
SITXCOM005 MANAGE CONFLICT Core 20
SITXFIN003 MANAGE FINANCES WITHIN A BUDGET Core 30
SITXFIN004 PREPARE AND MONITOR BUDGETS Core 30
SITXFSA001 USE HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR FOOD SAFETY Elective 15
SITXGLC001 RESEARCH AND COMPLY WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Core 80
SITXHRM002 ROSTER STAFF Core 30
SITXHRM003 LEAD AND MANAGE PEOPLE Core 60
SITXMGT001 MONITOR WORK OPERATIONS Core 20
SITXMGT002 ESTABLISH AND CONDUCT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS Core 60
SITXWHS003 IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES Core 30
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices Elective 12

Fees & Costs

Tuition Fees
Government subsidised fee Non-subsidised fee
Tuition fee $10000 $15350
Maximum annual amenities $250 $250
Total payable $10250 $15600
Per year $26100
Per semester $26100
Materials fee $300

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

Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.

Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2021. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.

After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.

For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.

Materials

Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department.

Fees explained

The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment. 

Check your eligibility here.

The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.

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Additional expenses

The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:

  • $250 for full fee-paying students; and
  • $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.

Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.

Textbooks and workbooks are provided in tuition fees.

Hospitality Stream: A food and beverage (waiter's) uniform will also need to be purchased at an approximate cost of $130.

Cookery and Patisserie Stream: A chef’s uniform and tool kit will also need to be purchased at an approximate cost of $450.

A materials levy of $300 is payable upfront at the start of your program. Textbooks and workbooks are provided in tuition fees. Depending on your stream or Certificate IV program chosen you would need to purchase a uniform and equipment/tools.

Hospitality courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

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Develop your hospitality skills while gaining understanding of hospitality supervision. The Certificate IV in Hospitality SIT40416 will help you develop strong practical skills and provide hands-on experience and equip you with the knowledge and skills required to gain an entry-level position within this busy, exciting and fast-growing industry.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Apprenticeship SIT30821
Hospitality - Apprentice, Part Time - Preston
VTAC Hospitality - Apprentice, Part Time - Preston
Are you interested in carving a career in the thriving hospitality scene? Food is a necessity of life and people with skills in Commercial Cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants and hotels. If you want to gain skills in the culinary industry, our popular Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 is the right choice for you.
Certificate I in Work Education - Hospitality 22566VIC
Hospitality, Foundation Skills - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Hospitality, Foundation Skills - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC (Hospitality) will help you find your niche in hospitality. Whether your goal is to do further study or to gain employment, we’ll design an individual education program to meet your learning needs
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521
Hospitality - Full Time - Preston
Hospitality - Full Time - Preston
Are you an aspiring head chef or restaurant owner? Our Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521 provides the ingredients and techniques you need to cook up a tantalizing career.
Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30616
Hospitality - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Free Tafe Hospitality - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
The Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30616 is a hands-on program designed to provide students with the necessary skills to work in the Hospitality industry.
Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Management
Hospitality - Full Time - Preston
Hospitality - Full Time - Preston
Managing hospitality operations takes skill and commitment, the Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Management is your springboard into the events and food operations industry.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Non-apprenticeship SIT30821
Hospitality - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Free Tafe VTAC Hospitality - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Are you interested in carving a career in the thriving hospitality scene? Food is a necessity of life and people with skills in Commercial Cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants and hotels. If you want to gain skills in the culinary industry, our popular Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 is the right choice for you.

Requirements

No specific entry requirements. For more information, applicants are encouraged to attend an information sessions Academic: Australian Year 11 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, Pearson PTE Academic 42 overall with no individual communicative skill below 36, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.

Next Steps

We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.

You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.

It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.

Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend our Skills and Job Centre, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.

For Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan. Read more about them here.

If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.

When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.

If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276

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Nationally Recognised Training

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