This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use sound knowledge of industry operations and a broad range of managerial skills to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any sector of the hospitality industry as a departmental or small business manager.
Possible job titles include:
banquet or function manager
chef de cuisine
chef patissier
executive housekeeper
front office manager
gaming manager
kitchen manager
motel manager
restaurant manager
sous chef
unit manager (catering operations).
Subjects
28 units must be completed:
13 core units
15 elective units, consisting of:
1 unit from Group A
1 unit from Group B
8 units from Group C
5 units from Group C, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
SITHFAB304 Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs
SITHFAB305 Provide advice on Australian wines
SITHFAB306 Provide advice on imported wines
SITHFAB308 Provide silver service
SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food
SITHFAB310 Provide advice on food and beverage matching
SITHFAB501 Manage the sale or service of wine
SITHIND301 Work effectively in hospitality service
SITXEVT401 Plan in-house events or functions
SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXHRM501 Recruit, select and induct staff
SITXHRM503 Monitor staff performance
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
It is strongly recommended that individuals undertake lower level qualifications, and/or gain industry experience prior to entering SIT50313 Diploma of Hospitality. However this is not mandatory.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving SIT50313 Diploma of Hospitality, individuals could progress to SIT60313 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality or higher education qualifications in management.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Consulting with team members and customers to elicit feedback and ideas on operational and service issues; explaining the organisation’s plans, policies and procedures to team members; communicating work team goals; consulting with team members about workplace practices; discussing supply options and negotiating purchases with suppliers; writing clear and concise operational procedures and reports.
Initiative and enterprise
Generating ideas to improve products, services, operational practices and efficiency; assessing options and suggesting a range of new products and services; monitoring and evaluating financial performance of the department or business and developing ideas for improvement; engaging team members in discussions and encouraging innovative ideas.
Learning
Developing and maintaining knowledge required to make a range of operational decisions for the business; proactively maintaining and updating knowledge of hospitality industry practices, trends products, services and suppliers; taking responsibility for own professional development; implementing training practices for the organisation; supporting team members to learn.
Planning and organising
Planning and organising the operational activities of the hospitality business or department; determining deadlines and resource requirements for effective delivery of hospitality products and services; implementing and monitoring plans, policies, procedures and business practices; actively participating in continuous improvement processes for operational and service efficiency.
Problem-solving
Responding effectively to routine operational and service issues requiring immediate resolution; considering systematic operational or service failures and developing solutions; taking ultimate responsibility for resolving escalated customer service complaints and conflicts; evaluating staff feedback on operational or service problems and implementing suggestions for improvement; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of solutions.
Self-management
Knowing the primary components of laws that specifically relate to the hospitality industry and implementing operational compliance practices; operating independently, reviewing own work performance and proactively seeking feedback and advice on management skills; taking responsibility for the operational management of the hospitality business across a range of activities including finances, human resources, customer service and workplace health and safety.
Teamwork
Using the social and cultural diversity of team members to advantage service delivery to diverse customers; planning work operations to take account of team member strengths; implementing work team goals and teamwork practices; providing training, coaching and advice for effective teamwork; seeking feedback from team members on operational practices, policies, procedures and service efficiency; motivating and leading supervisor teams.
Technology
Selecting and using technologies used in the hospitality industry to support operational management functions; understanding, assessing and providing feedback on the operating capacity of technologies required to manage the operational, sales and service activities of the hospitality business; implementing skill development activities required for new business technologies.
