SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
About the Course
CRICOS Course Code: 110883M
VET National Code: SIT50422
Course Duration: 104 weeks
Work placement: 200 hours (inclusive)
Location: Adelaide campus
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 specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.
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 specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.
To complete this qualification students must complete all 33 units listed below.
33 units of competency comprises of:
27 core units
6 elective units
Unit Code (Core)
Unit Title
SITHCCC023
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028
Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035
Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036
Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037
Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043
Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOP012
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP013
Plan cooking operations
SITHKOP015
Design and cost menus
SITHPAT016
Produce desserts
SITXCOM010
Manage conflict
SITXFIN009
Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXFSA008
Develop and implement a food safety program
SITXHRM008
Roster staff
SITXHRM009
Lead and manage people
SITXINV006
Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXMGT004
Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Unit Code (Electives)
Unit Title
SITHCCC026
Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC038
Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC040
Prepare and serve cheese
SITXCCS014
Provide service to customers
SITXCCS015
Enhance customer service experiences
SITXWHS006
Identify hazards and control safety
Age restrictions
Students must be 18 years of age or above.
Course requirements
Completed Yr 10 or equivalent;
English requirements
Completed the LLN assessment OR;
Five years education taught in English OR;
A minimum of IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or PTE equivalent for International Students.
Work Placement requirements:
Australian Police Check (no longer than 6 months from the time of enrolment)
Work Placement requirements
Must complete 200 hours of work placement
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months at time of
enrolment)
Online Learning: (Domestic)
Online through E-Learning Platform
Virtual Zoom Class Sessions (2 hours/week)
Face to Face Delivery (International Students):
20 Hours per week (incl work placement)
Work Placement in Australia: 200 hours or 120 hours if packaged with SIT40521
To complete this qualification students must complete all 33 units listed below.
33 units of competency comprises of:
27 core units
6 elective units
Unit Code (Core)
Unit Title
SITHCCC023
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028
Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035
Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036
Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037
Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043
Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP010
Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOP012
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP013
Plan cooking operations
SITHKOP015
Design and cost menus
SITHPAT016
Produce desserts
SITXCOM010
Manage conflict
SITXFIN009
Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006
Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXFSA008
Develop and implement a food safety program
SITXHRM008
Roster staff
SITXHRM009
Lead and manage people
SITXINV006
Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXMGT004
Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Unit Code (Electives)
Unit Title
SITHCCC026
Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC038
Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC040
Prepare and serve cheese
SITXCCS014
Provide service to customers
SITXCCS015
Enhance customer service experiences
SITXWHS006
Identify hazards and control safety
Students who complete this course may gain work as a:
Cafe manager
Kitchen manager
Restaurant manager
Sous Chef
Banquet or Function Manager
Students who have successfully completed SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management may progress to an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or any higher AQF level course in Hospitality.
Age restrictions
Students must be 18 years of age or above.
Course requirements
Completed Yr 10 or equivalent;
English requirements
Completed the LLN assessment OR;
Five years education taught in English OR;
A minimum of IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or PTE equivalent for International Students.
Work Placement requirements:
Australian Police Check (no longer than 6 months from the time of enrolment)
Work Placement requirements
Must complete 200 hours of work placement
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months at time of
enrolment)