Admission Requirements
Education: Students should have completed the SIT40516 IV Certificate in Commercial Cookery or demonstrated relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
English Skills: IELTS bands of 5.5 or equivalent
Age: 18 years of age and above
Course Duration
It takes over 78 weeks or 1.5 years including workplace training of 6 months or 400 hours. Its classes are scheduled for 2 ½ days or 20 hours per week. Students are permitted to study for the extra 10 hours per week.
Course Intakes
Admission of course will start on 3 February, 28 April and 12 October. For further information, please contact KVCC Global Administration Team.
Mode of Study
The delivery methods include a mix of face-to-face classroom training, multimedia presentations, practical training and assessment in commercial kitchens using the advanced training facilities under the supervision of the trainer.
Course Structure
The Diploma of Hospitality Management course consists of 28 units of competency with 14 core units and 14 elective units as described below:
Course Units
| # |
Elective Units (Code) |
Unit Name |
| 1 |
BSBDIV501 |
Manage workforce diversity |
| 1 |
BSBMGT517 |
Operational program management |
| 1 |
SITXCCS007 |
Improve the customer service experience |
| 1 |
SITXCCS008 |
Create and maintain good practice in customer service |
| 1 |
SITXCOM005 |
Conflict management |
| 1 |
SITXFIN003 |
Managing budget finances |
| 1 |
SITXFIN004 |
Budget preparation and monitoring |
| 1 |
SITXGLC001 |
Study and regulatory compliance |
| 1 |
SITXHRM002 |
Roster team |
| 1 |
SITXHRM003 |
Manage team |
| 1 |
SITXMGT001 |
Track Operations |
| 1 |
SITXMGT002 |
Establish and maintain business relations |
| 1 |
SITXWHS003 |
Implement and track occupational safety and health standards |
| # |
Elective Units (Code) |
Unit Name |
| 1 |
SITXFSA001 |
Using hygienic food safety practices |
| 1 |
SITHIND004 |
Work efficiently in hospitality |
| 1 |
SITHFAB002 |
Providing responsible alcohol services |
| 1 |
SITHFAB003 |
Run a bar |
| 1 |
SITHFAB004 |
Prepare and serve drinks without alcohol |
| 1 |
SITHFAB005 |
Preparing and serving espresso-coffee |
| 1 |
SITHFAB007 |
Serve food and drinks |
| 1 |
SITEEVT005 |
Plan events or functions in-house |
| 1 |
BSBWOR203 |
Function with others efficiently |
| 1 |
SITXCCS006 |
Providing customer service |
| 1 |
SITHIND002 |
Origin and use of hospitality industry knowledge |
| 1 |
SITXFSA002 |
Take part in safe food practices |
| 1 |
SITXWHS001 |
Take part in safe work practices |
| 1 |
SITXHRM001 |
Prepare others for jobs |
| 1 |
HLTAID003 |
First Aid Service |
Essentials for Awards
Students who have successfully completed all the above-listed competency units will be eligible to enter SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Students will get a statement of an award after completion of individual units of competency.
Course Assessment
This course is primarily offered through institutional and workplace preparation. A selection of tools are used for assessing all units of competence, i.e. projects, quiz, knowledge-based tests, case studies, portfolios, practical demonstrations, workplace assessment, questions and answers. Workplace evaluation is performed through reporting and monitoring results, and includes quality management processes and programs relevant to the workforce and customer support.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The applicant must provide sufficient information before, during and after training and evaluation experience. In this process, the assessor must be well aware of the candidate’s needs and assist in identifying the applicant’s relevant staff members who can validate his professional abilities.
Students must apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) not later than two weeks after the date of commencement for CoE. This recognition may help students to reduce their study time.
Career Outlooks
SIT50416 Hospitality Management Diploma Course enables students to work in any of the following roles, as shown below:
- Unit Manager (Catering Services)
- Kitchen Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Motel Manager
- Sous Chef
- Front Office Manager
- Gaming Manager
