DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (CULINARY)- SIT50416

Course Outline

SIT50416Diploma of Hospitality Management – Culinary
Course CodeDHM_SIT50416
CRICOS Code091009D
Delivery ModeVaried: Face to Face Classroom, Workshop, Computer generated supervised learning
LocationMelbourne
Course DurationUp to 9 months (student must already have complete an appropriate certificate IV prior to commencing this qualification)
Nominal Study Hours600 hours
Work Based TrainingMinimum 140 hours
Qualification LevelDiploma
Cost$7500.00 + $200.00 materials fee (These fees are subject to change without notice. Please contact ANIBT marketing staff for the latest fees.)
Nationally RecognisedYes
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Course Overview

The hospitality industry provides a vast array of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a manager in any hospitality functional area. It is not, however, suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Graduates would possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of their team.

Having this qualification will allow you to perform roles including managing a department in a large hospitality enterprise or managing a small hospitality enterprise. The types of positions available also include:

  • Restaurant Manager
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Chef
  • Sous Chef
  • Gaming Manager
  • Motel Manager
  • Unit Manager (Catering Operations).

Typically, work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises:

  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Clubs
  • Pubs
  • Cafes
  • Cafeterias
  • Coffee shops

Course Details

Subjects
Synopsis of Units
Assessment Methods
Entry Requirements
Course Completion
Course Availability
Future Pathways
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit Transfer (CT)
Special Requirements
Subjects

Subjects

The SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality qualification is made up of 28 units of competency from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package. The units ANIBT have selected to deliver and for students to complete to be eligible for this qualification are:

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBDIV501Manage diversity in the workplace
BSBMGT517Manage operational plan
SITXCCS007Enhance the customer service experience
SITXCCS008Develop and manage quality customer service practices
SITXCOM005Manage conflict
SITXFIN003Manage finances within a budget
SITXFIN004Prepare and monitor budgets
SITXGLC001Research and comply with regulatory requirements
SITXHRM002Roster staff
SITXHRM003Lead and manage people
SITXMGT001Monitor work operations
SITXMGT002Establish and conduct business relationships
SITXWHS003Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
ELECTIVESThe electives for this qualification are taken from the student's certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie

ANIBT may change the elective units based on industry, student needs and trainer availability.

Synopsis of Units

Core Units

BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace 50 hours

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage diversity in the workplace. It covers implementing the organisation’s diversity policy, fostering diversity within the work team and promoting the benefits of a diverse workplace.

It applies to individuals who direct the work of others in teams of variable sizes. They may work with staff from different cultures, races, religions, generations, or other forms of difference in any industry context.

BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan 60 hours

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor implementation of the operational plan to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation’s productivity and profitability plans.

Management at a strategic level requires systems and procedures to be developed and implemented to facilitate the organisation’s operational plan.

SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experience 30 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide professional and personalised customer service experiences. It requires the ability to determine and meet customer preferences, develop customer relationships, respond to difficult service situations, and take responsibility for resolving complaints.

SITXCCS008 Develop and manage quality customer service practices 40 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, monitor and adjust customer service practices. It requires the ability to consult with colleagues and customers, develop policies and procedures for quality service provision, and manage the delivery of customer service.

SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget 30 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to take responsibility for budget management where others may have developed the budget. It requires the ability to interpret budgetary requirements, allocate resources, monitor actual income and expenditure, and report on budgetary deviations.

The skills and knowledge for budget development are covered in SITXFIN004 Prepare and monitor budgets.

SITXFIN004 Prepare and monitor budgets 30 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse financial and other business information to prepare and monitor budgets. It requires the ability to draft and negotiate budgets, identify deviations, and manage the delivery of successful budgetary performance.

The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors. The budget may be for an entire organisation, for a department or for a particular project or activity.

SITXGLC001 Research and comply with regulatory requirements 60 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to comply with laws and licensing requirements for specific business operations. It requires the ability to access and interpret regulatory information, determine scope of compliance, and develop, implement and continuously review and update policies and practices for business compliance.

The unit applies to regulatory requirements for day-to-day business operations in all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors and to special requirements for one-off events.

SITXHRM002 Roster staff 40 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, administer and communicate staff rosters. It requires the ability to plan rosters according to industrial provisions, operational efficiency requirements, and within wage budgets.

This unit applies to individuals responsible for developing staff rosters for situations involving potentially large numbers of staff working across a range of different service periods or shifts. It does not apply to small office environments.

SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people 50 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and manage people including in teams and support and encourage their commitment to the organisation. It requires the ability to lead by example and manage performance through effective leadership.

SITXCOM005 Manage conflict 35 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to resolve complex or escalated complaints and disputes with internal and external customers and colleagues. It requires the ability to use effective conflict resolution techniques and communication skills to manage conflict and develop solutions. It does not cover formal negotiation, counselling or mediation.

SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations 30 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to oversee and monitor the quality of day-to-day work. It requires the ability to communicate effectively with team members, plan and organise operational functions, and solve problems.

SITXMGT002 Establish and conduct business relationships 60 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish and manage positive business relationships. It requires the ability to use high-level communication and relationship building skills to conduct formal negotiations and make commercially significant business-to-business agreements.

The unit applies to all industry sectors, and to individuals who take responsibility for making decisions about purchasing or marketing activities. They also oversee the maintenance of contracts or agreements. This could include senior operational personnel, sales and marketing personnel, managers or owner-operators of small businesses. Agreements may relate to corporate accounts, service contracts, agency agreements, venue contracts, rate negotiations, preferred product agreements, supply agreements and marketing agreements.

SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices. 30 hours

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement predetermined work health and safety practices designed, at management level, to ensure a safe workplace. It requires the ability to monitor safe work practices and coordinate consultative arrangements, risk assessments, work health and safety training, and the maintenance of records.

It applies to those people who operate independently or with limited guidance from others. This includes supervisors and departmental managers.

This unit incorporates the requirement, under state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, for businesses to take a systematic approach to managing the safety of their workers and anyone else in the workplace.

Elective Units

The elective units for this stream come from the students' certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie qualification.

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Certificate III in Patisserie

Certificate IV in Patisserie

 

ANIBT may change the elective units based on industry, student needs and trainer availability.

Assessment Methods

Assessment Methods

A wide variety of assessments methods will be employed to assess student competence in each unit. These include but are not limited to:

  • Demonstration and observation
  • Review questions and answers
  • Group assignments
  • Individual projects / portfolios
  • Case studies
  • Role plays
  • Presentations
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites for entry into this qualification. However, it is highly recommended that students are currently in a workplace or have access to a workplace for this course.

For International Students

Please check with the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regarding international students enrolling into any online only based qualifications.

The Australian government publishes rules for English language proficiency for international students applying for entry to vocational training. You should establish your country’s assessment level by reading the DHA rules at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Be aware that the rules are subject to change from time to time.

Generally, to demonstrate English language proficiency for doing a Certificate or Diploma course, an international student needs one of the following test scores:

English Language proficiency level

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

PTE Academic

OET

Cambridge (CAE)

Vocational

5.0

Listening & Reading 4.0
Writing & Speaking 14

40.8

B

154

 

5.5

No band less than 5

Listening & Reading 5.0
Writing 14  Speaking 15

45.4

B

162

Competent

6.0

No band less than 5.5

Listening: 12 Reading: 13
Writing: 21 Speaking: 18

51.6

B

169

Overseas students who do not provide a satisfactory score from an English test recognised by DHA will be interviewed to ascertain their language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.ANIBT also accepts completion of a recognised equivalent English preparation course from an accredited ELICOS provider. Admission may be approved if the language of instruction in the student’s home country is English or if English has been the language spoken in the student’s home.

All students must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test at ANIBT as part of the registration process.

If necessary, the student will need to complete an English language course at ANIBT before being admitted to a vocational training Certificate or Diploma course.

Note: ANIBT may establish student’s English language proficiency appropriateness’ level if:

  • The student has completed 1-year study which is taught in English
  • The student has successfully completed ELICOS course and the level is equivalent to IELTS 5.5
  • The student passes ANCE English assessment test, under supervision by ANIBT or ANIBT representative
    agents (does not apply to offshore direct-application).
Course Completion

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification
SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management issued by the Australian National Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (ANIBT).


The Australian National Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider number: 21368) registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Course Availability

Course Availability

ANIBT’s programs allow participants to undertake their studies in a variety of flexible ways including:

 

  • Classroom
  • Work-based training – Completed as part of students certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie
  • Computer generated supervised learning – NOTE – maximum 20% per term which equals 4 hours per week.

ANIBT has regular intakes for its classroom-based courses as follows:

January Term 1 intake
April Term 2 intake
July Term 3 intake
October Term 4 intake

Please contact ANIBT to discuss your specific study and qualification requirements and how we can tailor a program to suit your specific requirements.

Future Pathways

Future Pathways

After successful completion of your Diploma, you will have many other study options available to you. These may include Advanced Diploma level and Bachelor qualifications.

Please see here for more information on available Pathways through the college. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by taking into account previous training, employment experience or other life skills that directly relate to the competencies the Unit of competency is assessing.
Please contact ANIBT directly on +61 3 9620 3099 to discuss your previous experience and we will be able to guide you through the RPL process.

Credit Transfer (CT)

Credit Transfer (CT)

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by taking into account previous studies.
ANIBT recognises AQTF registered organisations for credit transfers.
Please contact ANIBT directly on +61 3 9620 3099 to discuss your previous studies and we will be able to guide you through the credit transfer process.

Special Requirements

Special Requirements

It is expected that all students will have access to their own personal computer and the internet. This is essential for regular research and also on-line based assessment work throughout the course.

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