Diploma of Hospitality Management Course Code SIT50416

Overview

Career opportunities, include:

• Banquet or function manager
• Bar manager
• Café manager
• Chef de cuisine (cookery pathway)
• Chef pâtissier (patisserie pathway)
• Club manager
• Executive housekeeper
• Front office manager
• Kitchen manager (cookery / patisserie pathway)
• Motel manager
• Restaurant manager
• Sous chef (cookery pathway)
• Unit manager catering operations (cookery pathway)

Pathways to further study:

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

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Studying the Diploma of Hospitality Management at Holmesglen

The course is taught through a blend of online, classroom and practical training at Holmesglen's student training restaurant Zest, located at the Glen Waverley campus. Placement opportunities are also extended to students via our many industry partners and involvement in special industry events.

Initially, the course equips students with the skills and knowledge to work within a restaurant environment. As students’ progress further through the course they will gain a greater understanding of hospitality management, leadership, financial management and cost control. Students will also learn how to manage sustainability, WH&S issues, conflict and diversity within a hospitality environment. Essential skills and knowledge are also gained in key areas of front office, customer service, business relationships and hospitality law.

On completing the course, graduates will be well-positioned to find leadership and management roles across a wide range of enterprises, including restaurants, hotels, function centres, accommodation venues, cruised liners, inventory and logistics gaming venues, clubs, pubs, cafes, aged and health care facilities. These roles are found in Australia and worldwide.

Holmesglen will also be delivering CV writing and interview workshops to the students to assist with the transition into employment.

Course structure

To receive this qualification, you must complete 13 core units and 15 elective units.
Electives have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry.

Units

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
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Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Qualification and recognition

On completion, you will receive the SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Connections with industry

A major strength of Holmesglen's Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery Department is our connections with industry. For many years, we have forged relationships with industry bodies such as Shared Tables, Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) and Les Toques Blanches, as well as hundreds of businesses through our workplace training.

We have created a range of 'out of the box" opportunities for our students to provide additional value and experience for their learning, these include:
- Chef Masterclass events
- Melbourne epicurean experiences
- Industry icon dinners
- Degustation wine dinners
- Networking opportunities with industry mentors.

How to apply

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Fees

^*Mandatory Materials and Activities fees are still payable by all students including students who may be eligible for Government subsidised fees. Materials and Activities fees are not covered by VET Student Loans.

^**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession .

VET Student Loans are available to eligible student to pay for tuition fees for this course. Read more about VET Student Loans.