Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
| Intake Dates | Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct |
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| Duration | 131 weeks |
| Tuition Fee | AU $37,500 |
| Campus | Melbourne CBD and Hobart CBD |
| Work-Based Training (WBT) | 200 hours consisting minimum of 48 complete service periods/shifts with combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner and special function |
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| Location | The training must be completed in an industry commercial kitchen with realistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers |
Course Overview
RGIT Australia’s Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management provides a pathway to work in any sector of the hospitality industry as a senior manager in large organisations or small business owners or managers.
Graduates of Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management are individuals operating at a senior level who use substantial industry knowledge and wide-ranging, specialised managing skills.
This program will build on the skills and knowledge of the Diploma program and reflects the role of a senior manager in a range of hospitality areas. Graduates of this program will benefit from a higher level of training and knowledge in the operations and management of a hospitality enterprise.
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform senior management roles in a large hospitality enterprise or pursue owner/ manager roles in a hospitality enterprise.
This course is designed to equip the graduate for employment opportunities in a variety of supervisory or management positions including:
- bar manager
- catering manager or owner
- reception manager
- food and beverage manager
- cafe owner or manager
- motel owner or manager
- area manager or operations manager in large hospitality organisations
Students will need to complete 14 core units and 19 elective units of competency to attain the qualification.
Core Units
- BSBFIN601 – Manage organisational finances
- BSBOPS601 – Develop and implement business plans
- SITXCCS016 – Develop and manage quality customer service practices
- SITXFIN009 – Manage finances within a budget
- SITXFIN010 – Prepare and monitor budgets
- SITXFIN011 – Manage physical assets
- SITXGLC002 – Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
- SITXHRM009 – Lead and manage people
- SITXHRM010 – Recruit, select and induct staff
- SITXHRM012 – Monitor staff performance
- SITXMGT004 – Monitor work operations
- SITXMGT005 – Establish and conduct business relationships
- SITXMPR014 – Develop and implement marketing strategies
- SITXWHS008 – Establish and maintain a work health and safety system
Elective Units (Hospitality)
- SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXINV006 – Receive, store and maintain stock
- SITHCCC027 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC023 – Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC029 – Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC030 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC037 – Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC036 – Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC028 – Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC035 – Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC042 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC043 – Work effectively as a cook
- SITHCCC038 – Produce and serve food for buffets
- SITXFSA008 – Develop and implement a food safety program
- SITXCOM010 – Manage conflict
- SITHKOP015 – Design and cost menu
- SITXHRM008 – Roster staff
- BSBTWK501 – Lead diversity and inclusion
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Age Requirements
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia.
English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:
i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
OR
ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
OR
iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process.
If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests:
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT
– Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Academic Requirements
International students applying either off-shore or on-shore must meet a minimum academic requirement to get admission to RGIT Australia courses. The table below summarises the academic entry requirements. Refer to information on individual courses for course-specific requirements.
| Level of Study | Academic Requirements |
| Certificate III | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher. |
| Certificate IV | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher |
| Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher. |
| Advanced Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Diploma or higher. |
| Graduate Certificate of Management (Learning) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in relevant field of education or work. |
| Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (78 weeks) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in relevant field of education or work. |
Pre-Training Review
All students are required to undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, and relevant experience.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (International)
Students undertaking RGIT Australia VET courses must possess sound language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to successfully complete the course. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by RGIT Australia. If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further language, literacy and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with RGIT Australia.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (Domestic)
Students undertaking this course must possess sound language, literacy and numeracy skills. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by the Institute.
Qualification Recognition
Qualifications offered by RGIT Australia are based on the principles, guidelines and standards set by Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.