Diploma · CRICOS course

Diploma of Hospitality Management

399 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 14 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $11,800 - $28,000, and it usually takes about 2 years.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $11,800 - $28,000
Course length
5 mo - 3 yrs
Providers
399 providers
Cities
14 cities

Some providers include a work placement

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $2,750 - $46,500. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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CRICOS 2026

SIT50422 · Hospitality Management

About the course

What it prepares you for

The national register links it to 5 job titles, listed below.

You complete 28 units: 11 core and 17 electives chosen by the provider.

Some providers include a work placement.

From the national register

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.

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

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

11 core units every student completes, plus 17 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
  2. SITXCCS016Develop and manage quality customer service practices
  3. SITXCOM010Manage conflict
  4. SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
  5. SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgets
  6. SITXGLC002Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
  7. SITXHRM008Roster staff
  8. SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
  9. SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
  10. SITXMGT005Establish and conduct business relationships
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Hospitality Manager

    Hospitality Managers work in a wide range of hospitality settings, managing day to day operations. They may deal with security and compliance issues; ensure conferences, functions and events run smoothly; implement and review promotional activities; maintain stock control; and select, roster, train and coach staff.

  • Motel Manager

    Motel Managers plan, supervise and control the operations of a hotel or motel, including food and beverage services, guest services, maintenance, staff development, and sales and marketing.

  • Sous Chef

    Sous Chefs are qualified chefs who operate as the second-in-charge in the kitchen, taking supervisory and management roles.

  • Chef Patissier

    Chefs Patissier are qualified chefs who specialise in patisserie and undertake a supervisory/team leading role in a patisserie or pastry kitchen. They may work in a patisserie, restaurant, catering company, resort or hotel.

  • Restaurant Manager

    Restaurant Managers are responsible for all front of house activities in a restaurant, including serving clients as well as supervising staff. They are also responsible for developing customer service strategies, staff hiring and training, and budget control.

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