SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management

The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management is designed for individuals seeking advanced leadership and management skills in the hospitality industry. This qualification equips learners to manage operations, lead teams, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Graduates will gain the knowledge and practical expertise required for supervisory and managerial roles across restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, and other hospitality settings.

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Qualification Outline:

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.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management are equipped with both advanced operational and management skills, enabling them to take on supervisory and managerial positions across the hospitality industry. Possible job titles include:

  • Restaurant Manager – overseeing daily food & beverage operations.
  • Café Manager / Coffee Shop Manager – managing small to medium food businesses.
  • Bar Manager – responsible for staff, stock, service standards and compliance.
  • Banquet or Function Manager – coordinating events and large-scale catering.
  • Front Office Manager – managing reception and guest services in accommodation venues.
  • Executive Housekeeper – supervising housekeeping departments in hotels or resorts.
  • Motel Manager / Club Manager / Gaming Manager – running day-to-day operations in accommodation, licensed venues or gaming establishments.
  • Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine / Chef Pâtissier – for graduates who select cookery electives and already hold Certificate III/IV cookery skills.

Industry Sectors

Graduates may work in:

  • Restaurants, cafés and bars
  • Hotels, motels, and resorts
  • Clubs and pubs
  • Catering companies and event management organisations
  • Casinos and licensed gaming venues
  • Tourism and accommodation facilities

Career Progression

With experience, graduates can advance into senior management positions such as Food & Beverage Director, Operations Manager, or General Manager of a venue. Further study pathways include:

  • SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Higher education degrees in Hospitality Management, Business, or Tourism.

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) or equivalent experience in hospitality
  • Demonstrated language, literacy, and numeracy skills at a level suitable for the course
  • Ability to participate in practical kitchen and hospitality activities

Course Structure

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 28

24 core units

4 elective units

No

Code

Title

Core/ Elective

Group

Pre-requisites (Item/s)

Work placement

1

SITXFSA005

Use hygienic practices for food safety

Elective

A

2

SITXCCS015

Enhance customer service experiences

Core

 

3

SITHCCC027

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery 

Elective

C

A

4

SITHCCC042

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements 

Elective

C

A, B

5

SITXCCS016

Develop and manage quality customer service practices

Core

 

6

SITHCCC023

Use food preparation equipment 

Elective

C

A

7

SITHCCC043

Work effectively as a cook 

Elective

B

A, B

48 shifts

8

SITHCCC028

Prepare appetisers and salads 

Elective

C

A

9

SITHCCC029

Prepare stocks, sauces and soups 

Elective

C

A

10

SITHCCC030

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes 

Elective

C

A, B

11

SITHCCC031

Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

Elective

C

A, B

12

SITHCCC035

Prepare poultry dishes 

Elective

C

A, B

13

SITHCCC036

Prepare meat dishes 

Elective

C

A, B

14

SITHCCC037

Prepare seafood dishes 

Elective

C

A, B

15

SITHCCC041

Produce cakes, pastries and breads 

Elective

C

A

16

SITXFIN010

Prepare and monitor budgets

Core

17

SITXGLC002

Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law

Core

18

SITXMGT005

Establish and conduct business relationships

Core

19

SITXCOM010

Manage conflict

Core

20

SITXFIN009

Manage finances within a budget

Core

 

21

SITXHRM008

Roster staff

Core

22

SITXHRM009

Lead and manage people

Core

23

SITXMGT004

Monitor work operations

Core

24

SITXWHS007

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Core

25

BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

Elective

D

26

BSBTWK501

Lead diversity and inclusion

Elective

D

27

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

Elective

28

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Elective

D

 Pre-requisites (Item/s)

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

 

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid is a general elective unit as prescribed by the training package: https://training.gov.au/training/details/SIT40521/qualdetails . However, ALIT Education Group does not offer this unit as part of this course. Learners must hold a valid HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid from a national provider to obtain workplace access and credit granted.

Duration

Total Duration: 79 weeks

Academic: 65 weeks

Non-academic / Term Breaks: 14 weeks

Tuition Weeks

65 weeks of structured academic learning and practical training

Delivery Mode/s

  • Classroom-based (face-to-face)
  • Online learning
  • Workplace activity (practical kitchen sessions)

Location

Primary Campus: 500 Spencer St, West Melbourne, Victoria 3003

Delivery Kitchen: 207 Springvale Road, Springvale, VIC 3171

Fees

Tuition Fee:

Standard Fee: AUD $18,000

Promotional Offer: AUD $15,000

Materials & Resources Fee:

Material Fee: AUD $1,000/year; Enrolment Fee: AUD $250

Uniform & Hospitality Equipment Fee:

Work Placement

  • Practical training in real commercial hospitality settings
  • Supervised workplace experience to develop operational, team management, and customer service skills

Why Choose ALIT?

  • Industry-Relevant Training: Learn in real commercial kitchens and hospitality environments with modern facilities.
  • Experienced Trainers: Our trainers are hospitality professionals with years of hands-on management experience.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Classroom, online, and workplace activities accommodate different learning preferences.
  • Career-Focused: Develop practical skills and leadership capabilities that employers value.
  • Strong Industry Connections: Access to professional networks, work placement opportunities, and potential job pathways.
  • Supportive Learning Environment: ALIT provides personalised guidance to ensure student success.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may reduce the duration of your study where applicable. Applications are assessed in accordance with ALIT’s Credit Transfer and RPL policies and the Standards for RTOs. Evidence must be provided, and where gaps are identified, additional training, assessment tasks, interviews and/or supporting evidence may be required by the assessor.

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