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.
Entry Requirements
Skyline International College (SIC) has set the entry requirements for this qualification.
Academic Requirements:
No direct entry
There is NO Direct entry to the Diploma of Hospitality Management
SIC pathway model
The entry requirement is evidence of completion of the SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Credit Transfer will be individually managed
Skyline International College (SIC) will assess every individual application to SIT50416 and provide recognition through a Credit Transfer arrangement for the expected 18 units of competency.
English Language Requirements:
The entry requirement is completion of the SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and
this will meet the academic requirements that are usually as follows:
Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from
approved ELICOS/ESL centre
Resources requirements
We provide access to your course materials through SIC Didasko online platform and course handouts. We have computers and student access at College, required software’s (eg, IT software’s and Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.
The course materials fee for the course is $400.
Vocational Outcome
Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:
| chef de cuisine | banquet or function manager |
| Sous chef | café manager |
| restaurant manager | unit manager catering operations |
Course Structure
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the SIT50416 Diploma of
Hospitality Management. It contains 28 units of competency as follows:
- 13 core units
- 15 elective units
18 units will be credit transferred from SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and
remaining 10 units will be delivered in SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective | Delivered in SIT40516 at SIC |
| BSBDIV501 | Manage diversity in the workplace | Core 1 | x |
| BSBMGT517 | Manage operational plan | Core 2 | |
| SITXCCS007 | Enhance the customer service experience | Core 3 | |
| SITXCCS008 | Develop and manage quality customer service practices | Core 4 | |
| SITXCOM005 | Manage conflict | Core 5 | x |
| SITXFIN003 | Manage finances within a budget | Core 6 | x |
| SITXFIN004 | Prepare and monitor budgets | Core 7 | |
| SITXGLC001 | Research and comply with regulatory requirements | Core 8 | |
| SITXHRM002 | Roster staff | Core 9 | |
| SITXHRM003 | Lead and manage people | Core 10 | x |
| SITXMGT001 | Monitor work operations | Core 11 | x |
| SITXMGT002 | Establish and conduct business relationships | Core 12 | |
| SITXWHS003 | Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | Core 13 | x |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Elective – A 1 | x |
| SITHCCC020 | Work effectively as a cook | Elective – B 1 | x |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment | Elective – C 1 | x |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | Elective – C 2 | x |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads | Elective – C 3 | x |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | Elective – C 4 | x |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes | Elective – C 5 | x |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes | Elective – C 6 | x |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes | Elective – C 7 | x |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes | Elective – C 8 | x |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | Elective – C 9 | x |
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation | Elective – C 11 | |
| SITXHRM004 | Recruit, select and induct staff | Elective – C 12 | |
| BSBADM502 | Manage meetings | Elective – C 13 | |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | Elective – C 15 | x |
Delivery Methods
The course is delivered across 20 weeks over 2 terms.
The delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom, practical and online delivery.
Classroom learning The trainer will introduce the unit and the required knowledge and deepen
the student’s understanding of topics through a range of teaching methods. The materials are
supplied and are comprehensive. Referring to SIC Didasko online, the trainer directs students to
the interactive learning activities then digital challenge tests that cover the unit.
Unsupervised self-study As a guide we recommend students may do an extra 4 hours per week outside of 20 scheduled contact hours. Some students will need this time and other may not need the time to review and revise classroom learning in preparation for their assessments.
Assessments
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for
each unit. Each unit assessment takes about 5-15 hours outside of class hours. Assessments
methods may include:
1. Short Answer Questions
2. Practical Demonstration (Simulation or Real Workplace), Logbook
3. Project
Within the Projects there may be a number of tasks and methods used to gather evidence of
competency such as:
- Web based research and reports
- Scenarios and case studies
- Practical demonstrations observed by the Assessor
- Business simulations
- Presentations observed by the Assessor
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
RPL and credit transfer (CT) can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation and the original or certified copy must be provided. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status or processing your credit transfer, please refer to our price lists in the handbook and website. If credit is granted, international students may have their course and visa shortened.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally
recognised qualification in SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Students who do not
complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion
of a SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Pathways
Under mutual recognition, the Qualification or Statement of Attainment awarded by Skyline
International College will be recognized by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful
completion of this course, students may choose to study:
- SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management at any other RTO. or
- An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements).