Course 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 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.
Quick Facts
Course name: Diploma of Hospitality Management
VET National Code: SIT50422
CRICOS Course Code: 112179H
Duration: 78 Weeks (including 24 Weeks holiday)
Tuition Fee: $18,000 per year.
Job Opportunities
The 50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management qualification can lead to various career
opportunities with job titles such as:
- Bar Manager
- Café Manager
- Chef de Cuisine
- Chef Patissier
- Club Manager
- Executive Housekeeper
Entry Requirements
All students must be over 18
International Students
- Must have completed equivalent to Australian Grade 12, and
- IELTS band 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) or equivalent
Domestic Students
- Must have completed Grade 12, or
- Achieve ACSF Level 4 in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment
Assessments will be conducted through a combination of questioning, reports, presentations, role-plays and observations.
We offer everyone the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at enrolment. Students may be granted credit or partial credit in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or prior training.
Upon successful completion of SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, you may
undertake further studies in Hospitality or similar.
CAC Sydney Campus – Level 1, 7 Hassall Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Course Structure
Total number of units = 28
11 core units plus
17 elective units, consisting of:
- 1 unit from Group A
- 1 unit from Group B
- 11 units from Group C
- 4 units from Group C, Group D, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or any other
current Training Package or accredited course.The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry
requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
The units delivered by CAC are as follows:
Unit Code and Unit Name
1. SITXCCS016 – Develop and manage quality customer service practices
2. SITXCCS015 – Enhance customer service experiences
3. SITXGLC002 – Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
4. SITXFIN009 – Manage finances within a budget
5. SITXFIN010 – Prepare and monitor budgets
6. SITXCOM010 – Manage conflict
7. SITXMGT005 – Establish and conduct business relationships
8. SITXHRM008 – Roster staff
9. SITXWHS007 – Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
10. SITXHRM009 – Lead and manage people
11. SITXMGT004 – Monitor work operations
12. SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
13. SITHCCC027 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
14. SITHCCC028 – Prepare appetisers and salads
15. SITHCCC029 – Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups
16. SITHCCC030 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes
17. SITHCCC043 – Work effectively as a cook
18. CPPCLO3100 – Maintain cleaning storage areas
19. CPPCLO3101 – Clean carpeted floors
20. CPPCLO3102 – Clean hard floors
21. CPPCLO3103 – Clean and maintain amenities
22. CPPCLO3105 – Clean glass surfaces
23. SITHACS009 – Clean premises and equipment
24. SITHACS011 – Prepare rooms for guests
25. SITHACS016 – Provide accommodation reception services
26. SITTTVL001 – Access and interpret product information
27. SITTTVL004 – Sell tourism products or services
28. SITXCCS019 – Prepare quotations
CAC has relationships with Education Agents to recruit students on our behalf. For a full list of our approved Agents, please refer to the Our Agents page on our website.