Diploma of Hospitality Management – Melbourne Institute of Australia

Qualification Description

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.

Please refer the following link for the further information.

Education Pathways

Units of Competency

Total number of units: 28 units must be completed: 11 core units 17 elective units, consisting of

- - 1 unit from Group A
  - 1 unit from Group B
  - 11 units from Group C
  - 4 units from Group C, Group D, Training Package, elsewhere in SIT Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.

NO	Unit Code	Unit Title	Core (C) Elective (E)
1	SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety	E
2	SITHCCC027*	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery	E
3	SITHCCC023*	Use food preparation equipment	E
4	SITHCCC028*	Prepare appetisers and salads	E
5	SITHCCC029*	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups	E
6	SITHCCC030*	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes	E
7	SITHCCC035*	Prepare poultry dishes	E
8	SITHCCC037*	Prepare seafood dishes	E
9	SITHCCC036*	Prepare meat dishes	E
10	SITHCCC043*	Work effectively as a cook	E
11	SITHCCC040*	PREPARE AND SERVE CHEESE	E
12	SITHCCC039*	Produce pates and terrines	E
13	SITXINV007	PURCHASE GOODS	E
14	SITHCCC038*	Produce and serve food for buffets	E
15	SITXCOM010	Manage conflict	C
16	SITXFIN009	Manage finances within a budget	C
17	SITXFSA008*	Develop and implement a food safety program	E
18	SITXHRM008	Roster staff	C
19	SITXHRM009	Lead and manage people	C
20	SITXMGT004	Monitor work operations	C
21	SITXWHS007	Implement and monitor work health and safety practice	C
22	BSBCMM411	Make presentations	E
23	SITXCCS015	Enhance customer service experiences	C
24	SITXCCS016	Develop and manage quality customer service practices	C
25	SITXFIN010	Prepare and monitor budgets	C
26	SITXGLC002	Research and comply with regulatory requirements	C
27	SITXMGT005	Establish and conduct business relationships	C
28	BSBTWK503	Manage meetings	E

Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Duration

Full time: over a period of 67 weeks
49 weeks study, 8 weeks holidays, 10 weeks of Placement
Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

Mode of Delivery

Classroom Based (Face to Face)

Fees

For fee details, please refer to this link
Or contact admissions@mia.edu.au

Campus Location

Melbourne, Victoria
Main Campus: Level 1, 1 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Training Kitchen: Shop 16-18, 47 Paisley Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011

Admission Requirements

The SIT40521 – Certificate IV in Kitchen Management allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level.

International Students

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher

English Requirement

IELTS (General or Academic) overall	PTE Academic	TOEFL PB	TOEFL IBT	CAE Scale	ELICOS (General English)
6	50-58	547-587	78-82	169-175	n/a
5.5	46	506	62	162	+ 15 weeks
5.0	38	478	51	154	+ 30 weeks
4.5	30	450	40	146	+ 45 weeks

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

2. 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

3. 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 successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate III or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

4. Applicants originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS, or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

OR

5. Applicants must undertake English Placement Test on campus

Age Requirement

Minimum age of 18 years and above

Additionally, the learner is required to

Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.

Onshore International Students

Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students

Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.

Employment Pathways

Graduates may find employment in Education and training Industry as a:

- - banquet or function manager
  - bar manager
  - café manager
  - club manager
  - executive housekeeper
  - front office manager
  - gaming manager
  - kitchen manager
  - motel manager
  - restaurant manager
  - unit manager catering operations

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification

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