SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management

Course Overview & Career Opportunities

The SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management develops advanced operational and leadership skills for individuals aiming to manage and coordinate hospitality operations.
This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who combine strong technical knowledge with managerial expertise to oversee hospitality teams and business performance.

Graduates will be equipped to handle customer service excellence, financial management, staffing, and compliance, while making key operational and business decisions.

Career Opportunities include:

  • Banquet or Function Manager
  • Bar Manager
  • Café Manager
  • Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef
  • Club or Restaurant Manager
  • Executive Housekeeper
  • Front Office Manager
  • Gaming Manager
  • Motel or Unit Manager
  • Catering Operations Manager

This qualification provides a pathway to the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management and other higher-level hospitality or business programs.

Who Should Apply and Why

This qualification is ideal for individuals who want to take their hospitality or culinary career to management level and develop the ability to lead teams, improve service quality, and manage operations across various venues.

You should apply if you are:

  • A cook, supervisor, or hospitality professional seeking career progression
  • Looking to enter management roles within restaurants, hotels, or catering businesses
  • Seeking to develop both practical and leadership skills
  • Interested in pursuing further study in hospitality management or business leadership

Typical Student Profile:

  • Aged 18–35, from diverse international backgrounds
  • Aspiring hospitality leaders ready to expand their operational and management knowledge
  • May have previous Certificate IV qualifications (e.g. Kitchen Management or Hospitality)
  • Must meet English language proficiency (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer is available for students with previous experience or related qualifications.

Course Delivery & Duration

This program combines face-to-face learning, structured self-study, and workplace-based experience, ensuring students graduate with both theoretical understanding and real-world confidence.

Duration: 104 weeks

  • 80 weeks of training and assessment

  • 24 weeks of holidays

 

Mode: Classroom-based, with supervised self-study and industry placement
 

Placement:Required — students gain valuable hands-on experience in an approved hospitality environment

Academic Qualification

Completed Year 12 or Equivalent

Applicants must have successfully completed secondary school or equivalent qualifications.

Interview & Suitability

Entry Interview Required

Entry Interview Required

All applicants will undertake a course entry interview to confirm suitability and learning goals.

English Proficiency

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

Students must demonstrate proficiency in English through IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or by completing an internal English Placement Test.

Identification & Credit

USI & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

USI & Credit Transfer

A verified Unique Student Identifier (USI) is mandatory.
RPL or Credit Transfer may reduce course duration and associated fees.

All Features

Entry Requirements and Eligibility

At Eureka Institute of Management, we welcome students who are committed to professional growth in the dynamic hospitality sector.

Pathway to Care 

Empowerment:

Graduates of the Diploma of Hospitality Management will be ready to lead operations across restaurants, hotels, and event venues.
They’ll be equipped to make strategic decisions, manage diverse teams, and ensure outstanding customer experiences.

This course also provides a direct pathway to the SIT60322 – Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management for those aspiring to senior management or executive hospitality roles.

Course Structure

A Step-by-Step Journey Toward Hospitality Leadership

To achieve the SIT50422 – Diploma of Hospitality Management, students must complete 28 units — 11 core and 17 electives — selected to provide a comprehensive foundation in hospitality management, leadership, and operations.

Core Units:

Elective Units:

Electives may include, but are not limited to:

  • SITXINV008 – Control Stock

  • SITHKOP010 – Plan and Cost Recipes

  • SITHKOP015 – Design and Cost Menus

  • SITXHRM010 – Recruit, Select and Induct Staff

  • SITXWHS006 – Identify Hazards, Assess and Control Safety Risks

  • BSBTWK501 – Lead Diversity and Inclusion

  • SITXFSA008 – Develop and Implement a Food Safety Program

  • SITXFIN008 – Interpret Financial Information

  • SITXMPR014 – Develop and Implement Marketing Strategies

  • SITXHRM012 – Monitor Staff Performance

  • SITHCCC043 – Work Effectively as a Cook

  • SITXCCS010 – Provide Visitor Information

(Note: Elective selections may vary based on delivery location, industry demand, and student pathways.)

Course Fees

Please refer to the 2024 Fees Schedule 

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