SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
CRICOS CODE: 1115508
Program Description
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 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.
- Enrolment Fee: $250 (non-refundable)
- Tuition Fee: Please refer to our latest Fee Schedule
- Duration: This qualification is delivered over a period of one and a half (1.5) years. Course duration; 78 weeks including term breaks and holidays. 60 contact weeks (20 scheduled classroom hours p/w)
- Mode: International: Full-time face-to-face classroom mode.
- Assessment Method: ALTEC College will use a range of assessment methods for this course to produce valid decisions and recognise that learners demonstrate competence in a variety of ways. Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face‐to‐face delivery and assessment. Assessment methods include written tasks, practical tasks, projects, case studies, knowledge test, and observation supported by activities such as role plays, presentations, and group and individual work
- This course requires work placement; i.e. some of the tasks and activities may need to be completed in an actual workplace. Where work placement applies, ALTEC College shall provide work placement to students for a one‐time student cost of $1,500 for the duration of the course. Students will also have an option to arrange their own placement, in which case, the placement fee will not be payable. The placement fee is not a pre‐paid fee and will only be charged once the student has provided a written request to ALTEC College. Students may choose between host organisations where more than one options are available. Students will further be informed during the orientation session. ALTEC College shall assist the students and provide all the required documents and support including referrals, induction, work placement contract, log book, workplace tasks, and information on how the assessments will be conducted.
- Location: North Melbourne (Training Kitchen), Unit 7, 63-71 Boundary Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051
NOTE: Total fee that a student has to pay typically includes tuition and non-tuition fees. All applicable fees will be advised in writing, and agreed to, prior to enrolment. A current Fee Schedule is also provided on this website.
Tuition fees once agreed will not change for the duration of the course. Some of the fees (e.g. the Enrolment Fee above) may not be refundable. Refer to our Fee Refund Policy for information on refunds.
Contact us if you have any questions or queries regarding this course, the enrolment process, or any other aspect of your enrolment.
Entry requirement
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- International: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum 5.0 in each band, or equivalent TOEFL iBt 46, TOEFL PBT 527, or PTE 42
- At least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course
Other entry requirements apply.
ALTEC College conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview may also be required. Information for student support, including LLND and learning support, can be found here.
Program Structure
To attain Diploma of Hospitality Management, you will need to complete;
Total number of units = 28
- Core Units: 11
- Elective Units: 17
- SITXCCS015 – Enhance customer service experiences
- SITXCCS016 – Develop and manage quality customer service practices
- SITXCOM010 – Manage conflict
- SITXFIN009 – Manage finances within a budget
- SITXFIN010 – Prepare and monitor budgets
- SITXGLC002 – Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
- SITXHRM008 – Roster staff
- SITXHRM009 – Lead and manage people
- SITXMGT004 – Monitor work operations
- SITXMGT005 – Establish and conduct business relationships
- SITXWHS007 – Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
- BSBOPS502 – Manage business operational plans
- SITHCCC027 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC028 – Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC029 – Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC030 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC031 – Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
- SITHCCC035 – Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC036 – Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC037 – Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC041 – Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC042 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHKOP010 – Plan and cost recipes
- SITHKOP013 – Plan cooking operations
- SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXINV007 – Purchase goods
- SITXINV008 – Control stock
Application
International students: ALTEC College offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements.
The intakes are also published in ALTEC College’s Academic Calendar.
Pathway
Pathways into this qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:
- SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Pathways from this qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
- SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Higher Education in Hospitality and Management
Please Note: The pathways are not prerequisites; rather a reference point that can be utilised by ALTEC when determining the suitability for enrolment with prospective learners. For additional details please refer Entry Requirements.
Accreditations
Upcoming Courses
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management – 27 Oct 2025 – Non-packaged | 27/10/2025 | 25/04/2027 | $15,250.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 27 Oct 2025 | 27/10/2025 | 03/05/2026 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – Non – packaged – 29 DEC 2025 | 29/12/2025 | 27/06/2027 | $15,250.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 29 Dec 2025 | 29/12/2025 | 28/06/2026 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 12 Jan 2026 | 12/01/2026 | 09/08/2026 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management Non Package_9 Feb 2026 | 09/02/2026 | 22/08/2027 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 9 Feb 2026 | 09/02/2026 | 26/07/2026 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 23 March 2026 (Non-packaged) | 23/03/2026 | 19/09/2027 | $12,750.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 4 May 2026 | 04/05/2026 | 25/10/2026 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 29 Jun 2026 | 29/06/2026 | 27/12/2026 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 27 July 2026 | 27/07/2026 | 24/01/2027 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- Sept 2026 | 21/09/2026 | 21/03/2027 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 26 OCT 2026 | 26/10/2026 | 25/04/2027 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 28 Dec 2026 | 28/12/2026 | 27/06/2027 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management_8 Feb 2027 | 08/02/2027 | 25/07/2027 | $4,000.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 22 March 2027 | 22/03/2027 | 19/09/2027 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 3 May 2027 | 03/05/2027 | 24/10/2027 | $4,750.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 28 JUNE 2027 | 28/06/2027 | 26/12/2027 | $4,750.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management_26 July 2027 | 26/07/2027 | 06/02/2028 | $4,750.00 | |
| SIT50422-Diploma of Hospitality Management- 20 Sep 2027 | 20/09/2027 | 19/03/2028 | $15,000.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 25 OCT 2027 | 25/10/2027 | 30/04/2028 | $3,500.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 27 Dec 2027 | 27/12/2027 | 25/06/2028 | $3,500.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 07 Feb 2028 | 07/02/2028 | 23/07/2028 | $3,500.00 | |
| SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management – 20 March 2028 | 20/03/2028 | 17/09/2028 | $3,500.00 |
