SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
| Work-Based Training (WBT) | 200 hours consisting minimum of 48 complete service periods/shifts with the 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
Mervic College’s Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50416) provides students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and training required to become a skilled manager in the hospitality industry. In this course, you will gain practical skills tailored to working in restaurants, cafes, hotels, and other hospitality areas.
The graduates of Diploma of Hospitality Management course is designed to provide employment opportunities in a variety of supervisory or management positions.
Course Description
This program will provide the individual with a flexible career pathway in the role of Manager in a range of hospitality areas. The Diploma of Hospitality provides skills and knowledge for supervisory and entry-level management skills in the hospitality industry. Through the study of marketing, financial management, human resource management, workplace diversity, legal knowledge for a hospitality business, rostering staff, and quality hospitality service, graduates will be qualified to seek employment in many areas of the industry.
Career Opportunities
The course is designed to provide employment opportunities in a variety of supervisory or management positions such as:
- Bar Manager
- Reception Manager
- Kitchen Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager or outlet managers in food and beverage establishments and departments.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete 13 core units and 15 elective units of competency to attain the qualification.
Core Units
- SITXHRM003 – Lead and Manage People
- BSBDIV501 – Manage diversity in the workplace
- BSBMGT517 – Manage Operational Plan
- SITXCCS007 – Enhance customer service experiences
- SITXCCS008 – Develop and manage quality customer service practices
- SITXCOM005 – Manage Conflict
- SITXFIN003 – Manage Finances within a budget
- SITXFIN004 – Prepare and Monitor Budgets
- SITXGLC001 – Research and comply with regulatory requirements
- SITXHRM002 – Roster staff
- SITXMGT001 – Monitor Work Operations
- SITXMGT002 – Establish and conduct business relationships
- SITXWHS003 – Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Elective Units (Commercial Cookery)*
- SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002 – Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITHCCC005 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITXFSA004 – Develop and implement a food safety program
- SITHCCC007 – Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
- SITHCCC008 – Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
- SITHCCC013 – Prepare seafood dishes
- SITHCCC014 – Prepare meat dishes
- SITHCCC006 – Prepare appetisers and salads
- SITHCCC012 – Prepare poultry dishes
- SITHCCC019 – Produce Cakes, pastries and breads
- SITHCCC018 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHCCC020 – Work effectively as a cook
- SITHKOP004 – Develop menus for special dietary requirements
Elective Units (Hospitality)*
- SITXFSA001 – Use Hygenic Practices for food safety
- SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work Practices
- SITXCCS006 – Provide Services to customers
- SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITXCOM002 – Show Social and Cultural Sensitivity
- SITXHRM001 – Coach others in Job Skills
- SITHFAB005 – Prepare and Serve Espresso coffee
- BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
- SITXFIN002 – Interpret financial information
- SITHFAB016 – Provide advice on food
- SITHFAB002 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
- SITHFAB001 – Clean and tidy bar areas
- SITHFAB003 – Operate a bar
- SITHFAB004 – Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
- SITHIND004 – Work effectively in hospitality service
Elective Units (Patisserie)*
- BSBSUS401 – Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- SITHCCC005 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC011 – Use cookery skills effectively
- SITHCCC018 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITHKOP005 – Coordinate cooking operations
- SITHPAT001 – Produce cakes
- SITHPAT002 – Produce gateaux, torten and cakes
- SITHPAT003 – Produce Pastries
- SITHPAT004 – Produce yeast-based bakery products
- SITHPAT005 – Produce petits fours
- SITHPAT006 – Produce desserts
- SITHPAT010 – Design and produce sweet buffet showpieces
- SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002 – Participate in safe food handling practices
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change
Entry Requirements
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 Mervic College.
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 Mervic College’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
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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.
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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 Mervic College’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 the Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Please note: Mervic College 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 Mervic College 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 the relevant field of education or work. |
| Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (78 weeks) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Diploma or higher in the 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, the relevance of the courses to the learner, and relevant experience.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN) (International)
Students undertaking Mervic College 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 Mervic College . 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 Mervic College .
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 Mervic College are based on the principles, guidelines, and standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.
Course Features
- Duration 30 hours
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- Available Seats 10
