Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
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- About this course
- Careers
- Study pathways
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
Get a competitive edge in the hospitality industry with a Diploma aimed at preparing you for senior management.
Gain practical experience in
- food and beverage service
- basic cookery
- event management
You will learn to analyse, design and execute your judgement using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies.
Work placements are part of the course. You will gain practical experience in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
You can fast track your study with the 12-month intensive course offered in partnership with the Academy Sofitel.
Students learn the skills for senior management
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Careers
- senior manager in a large hospitality enterprise
- owner or manager of a hospitality enterprise
- food and beverage manager
- area manager or operations manager
- rooms division manager
- executive housekeeper
- executive chef
- cafe owner or manager
- motel owner or manager
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study Pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.
TAFE to Undergraduate
You can get credit in the following degree at VU if you complete the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality:
Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
- You may get over a year of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Service Industries
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Course details
- Course location
- Footscray Nicholson and Industry
- Other locations
Academy Sofitel
- Faculty
- Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
- School
- School of Service Industries
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Study mode
- On campus, Industry, Workplace, Apprenticeship , Traineeship
- Course code
- SIT60307
Course Structure
Campus based course: Students must successfully complete 47 units: all 29 core units and 18 elective units. A minimum of 15 elective units must be selected from the list for this qualification in the SIT07 Training Package, the remaining 3 elective units may be selected from any endorsed Training Package and a maximum of 1 Language other than English unit may be counted as an elective within this qualification.
Campus based course: 2 years
Academy Sofitel: 1 year accelerated course
Units and electives
Core Units
- Provide Quality Customer Service [SITXCCS002A]
- Manage Quality Customer Service [SITXCCS003A]
- Work With Colleagues and Customers [SITXCOM001A]
- Work in a Socially Diverse Environment [SITXCOM002A]
- Deal With Conflict Situations [SITXCOM003A]
- Interpret Financial Information [SITXFIN003A]
- Manage Finances Within a Budget [SITXFIN004A]
- Prepare and Monitor Budgets [SITXFIN005A]
- Manage Physical Assets [SITXFIN007A]
- Manage Financial Operations [SITXFIN008A]
- Develop and Update Legal Knowledge Required for Business Compliance [SITXGLC001A]
- Coach Others in Job Skills [SITXHRM001A]
- Recruit, Select and Induct Staff [SITXHRM002A]
- Roster Staff [SITXHRM003A]
- Lead and Manage People [SITXHRM005A]
- Monitor Staff Performance [SITXHRM006A]
- Manage Workplace Diversity [SITXHRM007A]
- Receive and Store Stock [SITXINV001A]
- Control and Order Stock [SITXINV002A]
- Monitor Work Operations [SITXMGT001A]
- Develop and Implement Operational Plans [SITXMGT002A]
- Develop and Implement a Business Plan [SITXMGT004A]
- Establish and Conduct Business Relationships [SITXMGT006A]
- Develop and Manage Marketing Strategies [SITXMPR005A]
- Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures [SITXOHS002A]
- Establish and Maintain an OHS System [SITXOHS005A]
- Provide and Coordinate Hospitality Service [SITHIND003A]
- Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures [SITXOHS001B]
- Implement and Monitor Workplace Health, Safety and Security Practices [SITXOHS004B]
Electives:
- Provide Food and Beverage Service [SITHFAB004A]
- Provide Table Service of Alcoholic Beverages [SITHFAB005A]
- Provide Room Service [SITHFAB008A]
- Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol [SITHFAB009A]
- Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests [SITHACS004A]
- Plan Skills Development [BSBLED101A]
- Organise in-House Events or Functions [SITXEVT005A]
- Use Basic Methods of Cookery [SITHCCC005A]
- Prepare Stocks, Sauces and Soups [SITHCCC008A]
- Organise and Prepare Food [SITHCCC001B]
- Process Financial Transactions [SITXFIN001A]
- Serve Food and Beverage to Customers [SITHFAB003A]
- Prepare and Serve Cocktails [SITHFAB015A]
- Clean Premises and Equipment [SITHACS006A]
- Present Food [SITHCCC002A]
- Develop and Update Food and Beverage Knowledge [SITHFAB011A]
- Sell Products and Services [SIRXSLS001A]
- Apply First Aid [HLTFA301B]
- Use Business Technology [BSBWOR204A]
- Coordinate Marketing Activities [SITXMPR004A]
- Plan and Manage Meetings [SITXADM004A]
- Plan Catering for an Event or Function [SITHCCC038A]
- Manage Workplace Relations [SITXHRM008A]
- Receive and Store Kitchen Supplies [SITHCCC003B]
- Clean and Maintain Kitchen Premises [SITHCCC004B]
- Prepare Appetisers and Salads [SITHCCC006A]
- Prepare Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs and Farinaceous Dishes [SITHCCC009A]
- Select, Prepare and Cook Poultry [SITHCCC010A]
- Select, Prepare and Cook Seafood [SITHCCC011A]
- Select, Prepare and Cook Meat [SITHCCC012A]
- Prepare Hot and Cold Desserts [SITHCCC013A]
- Prepare Pastries, Cakes and Yeast Goods [SITHCCC014A]
- Develop Cost Effective Menus [SITHCCC016A]
- Prepare, Cook and Serve Food for Service [SITHCCC027A]
- Prepare, Cook and Serve Food for Menus [SITHCCC028A]
- Prepare Foods According to Dietary and Cultural Needs [SITHCCC029A]
- Implement Food Safety Procedures [SITXFSA001A]
- Prepare Sandwiches [SITHCCC007A]
- Prepare Portion-Controlled Meat Cuts [SITHCCC020A]
- Plan, Prepare and Display a Buffet [SITHCCC019A]
- Plan and Prepare Food for Buffets [SITHCCC015A]
- Design Menus to Meet Market Needs [SITHCCC040A]
- Handle and Serve Cheese [SITHCCC021B]
- Provide Porter Services [SITHACS003A]
- Prepare Room for Guests [SITHACS005A]
- Launder Linen and Guest Clothes [SITHACS007A]
- Perform Office Procedures [SITXADM001A]
- Evaluate Wine Standard [FDFCDSEWB]
- Receive and Process Reservations [SITTTSL007A]
- Provide Accommodation Reception Services [SITHACS001A]
- Organise in-House Events or Functions [SITXEVT005B]
- Use Basic Methods of Cookery [SITHCCC005A]
- Determine Event Feasibility [SITXEVT007B]
- Clean and Tidy Bar Areas [SITHFAB001C]
- Operate a Bar [SITHFAB002C]
- Develop and Update Hospitality Industry Knowledge [SITHIND001B]
- Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee [SITHFAB012B]
- Prepare and Serve Non Alcoholic Beverages [SITHFAB010C]
Admission information
- TAFE: IELTS level: 5.5 To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
- Year 12: IELTS level: 5.5 To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
- International: IELTS level: 5.5 To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
- Mature: IELTS level: 5.5 To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School that they are capable of successfully completing the course. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
Course objectives
Get a competitive edge in the hospitality industry with a Diploma aimed at senior management level. Gain practical experience in food and beverage service, basic cookery and event management. Learn to analyse, design and execute your judgement using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. You will undertake work placements in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a senior manager in any hospitality functional area. This individual would analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad and they are often accountable for group outcomes. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 27 January 2012
Please contact the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation for the next course intake date.
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available in the:
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- Phone +6 3 9919 8763 | Email: hospitality@vu.edu.au
- Apply for the 12-month intensive course
- Contact the Academy Sofitel: | Phone: +61 3 9653 7749 | Email: h1902-hr09@sofitel.com
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.