Diploma of Hospitality

Qualification Summary

The Diploma of Hospitality covers specialised techniques such as managing business finances, co-ordinating staff, administering continuous improvement and the administration and evaluation of teams in a hospitality environment.  This course provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a manager in any hospitality functional area.  The course includes extensive supervised work-placement so students have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals, gain hands-on experience and be assessed in the workplace.  Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol and Provide Responsible Gambling Services units will be delivered by a third party registered training provider as part of this course.

Training Methods

A combination of classroom learning, practical sessions and simulated role plays, research and project work and compulsory work placement arranged by MEGT Institute.

Assessment

Competency is demonstrated by practical demonstrations, role plays, written assessments, case studies, projects, work place observations and assessor interviews.  Students are assessed in the workplace against key learning outcomes.  Students are marked as Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC) and have the opportunity to obtain a Graded Mark for this course.

Pathways

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Hospitality, students may enroll in a course at a higher level.

Duration

104 weeks

Industry Outcomes

Café Manager; Restaurant Manager; Bar Manager

Entrance Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age.  Australian students will need to have completed Year 12 or equivalent.  Minimum requirement is IELTS score 6 or equivalent.

Units

Provide and coordinate hospitality service                                                                  SITHIND003A

Provide quality customer service                                                                              SITXCCS002A

Manage quality customer service                                                                              SITXCCS003A

Work with Colleagues and Customers                                                                         SITXCOM001A

Work in a socially diverse environment                                                                       SITXCOM002A

Interpret Financial Information                                                                                  SITXFIN003A

Manage Finances within a Budget                                                                              SITXFIN004A

Prepare and Monitor Budgets                                                                                     SITXFIN005A

Develop and update legal knowledge

required for business compliance                                                                              SITXGLC001A

Develop and update hospitality industry

knowledge                                                                                                              SITHIND001A

Coach others in job skills                                                                                         SITXHRM001A

Roster staff                                                                                                             SITXHRM003A

Lead and manage people                                                                                          SITXHRM005A

Manage workplace diversity                                                                                      SITXHRN007A

Receive and store stock                                                                                            SITXINV001A

Control and order stock                                                                                             SITXINV002A

Monitor work operations                                                                                            SITXMGT001A

Develop and implement operational plans                                                                   SITXMGT002A

Establish and conduct business relationships                                                               SITXMGT006A

Operate a bar                                                                                                          SITHFAB002A

Deal with conflict situations                                                                                       SITXCOM003A

Follow workplace hygiene procedures         SITXOHS002A

Implement and monitor Workplace Health

Safety and Security Practices                                                                                 SITXOHS004A

Establish and Maintain an OHS system        SITXOHS005A

Provide accommodation reception services                                                               SITHACS001A

Perform office procedures                                                                                       SITXADM001A

Process financial transactions                      SITXFIN001A

Clean and tidy bar areas                                                                                         SITHFAB001A

Serve food and beverage to customers                                                                     SITHFAB003A

Provide responsible service of alcohol                                                                       SITHFAB009A

Prepare and serve espresso coffee                                                                           SITHFAB012A

Provide responsible gambling services                                                                      SITHGAM006A

Recruit, select and induct staff                                                                                 SITXHRM002A

Develop and implement a business plan                                                                   SITXMGT004A

Receive and process reservations                                                                             SITTTSL007A

Control reservations or operations using a

computerised system                                SITTTSL010A

Strategic Marketing (supplementary unit)                                                                                   SITXMPR005A

Follow health, safety and security

procedures                                           SITXOHS001A

Develop and update food and beverage

knowledge                                              SITHFAB011A

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