Hospitality

Take your career to the next level with a management role in the diverse and ever growing hospitality industry. This dynamic industry gives you the ability to work in hotels, restaurants, cafés, conference centres, private catering companies, healthcare environments or tourism and travel venues. These courses will provide you with substantial skills and knowledge to work internationally in almost any sector of the industry and will give you specialised managerial skills in the areas of sales and marketing, human resources, financial management and business operations.

Industry Placement

You will undertake 36 service periods (216 hours) in the hospitality industry as part of this course. With the support of your CIT teachers, you will also gain casual employment opportunities in the hospitality industry to complement your studies!

  • Course Details
    Course/s

    Certificate III in Hospitality | SIT30622
    CRICOS: 112089K

    Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT50422
    CRICOS: 113462H

    OR

    Diploma of Event Management | SIT50316
    CRICOS: 094471B

    Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT60316
    CRICOS: 091136G

    New training packages will be introduced for Diploma qualifications in 2023 and Advanced Diploma qualification in 2024.

    The Diploma of Event Management duration will change to 12 months duration in 2024.

  • Course Duration
    Duration

    TOTAL CIT PACKAGE: 1.5 years
    Certificate III: 6 months
    Diploma: 6 months
    Advanced Diploma: 6 months

  • Course Intake
    Intake

    2024
    Semester 1 (February)
    Semester 2 (July)

  • Course Campus
    Campus

    CIT Reid

  • Course Fees
    Fees*

    Tuition Fees:

    2024: $7,410 per semester

    Extra Fees:

    Certificate III in Hospitality:

    Uniform and equipment approximately $200

    Stationary approximately $50

    Advanced Diploma:

    Textbooks: $300

  • *Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small tuition and material fee increases may occur annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. Fees are subject to change.

  • Entry Requirements

    Academic requirements:

    • Year 12 Certificate or equivalent


    Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information.

    English requirements:

    • IELTS 5.5 (no band score less than 5.5)
    • TOEFL iBT - 46
    • PTE Academic - 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
    • Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 162
  • Course Subjects - Certificate III

    Certificate III in Hospitality | SIT30622 – 15 subjects

    Core: complete all 6 subjects

    • SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
    • SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service
    • SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
    • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
    • SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
    • SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

    Electives: complete 9 subjects

    • SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    • SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
    • SITHFAB023 Operate a bar
    • SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information
    • SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage
    • SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services
    • SITEEVT023 Plan in-house events
    • SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions
    • SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • Course Subjects - Diploma

    Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT50422 – 15 subjects

    Core: complete all 11 subjects

    • SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
    • SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
    • SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships
    • SITXHRM008 Roster staff
    • SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
    • SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
    • SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
    • SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
    • SITXCCS016 Develop and manage quality customer service practices
    • SITXFIN010 Prepare and monitor budgets
    • SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

    Electives: Complete 4 subjects

    • SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
    • SIRXOSM007 Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
    • SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
    • SITXMGT006 Manage projects
  • Course Subjects - Diploma

    Diploma of Event Management | SIT50316 – 20 subjects

    Core: complete all 11 subjects

    • SITEEVT001 Source and use information on the events industry
    • SITEEVT003 Coordinate on-site event registrations
    • SITEEVT008 Manage event staging components
    • SITEEVT010 Manage on-site event operations
    • SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experiences
    • SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget
    • SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
    • SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations
    • SITXMGT002 Establish and conduct business relationships
    • SITXMGT003 Manage projects
    • SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

    Electives: Complete mimimum 4

    • SITEEVT002 Process and monitor event registrations
    • SITTTSL006 Prepare quotations
    • SITTTSL008 Book supplier products and services
    • SITTTSL010 Use a computerised reservations or operations system
    • o SITEEVT007 Select event venues and sites

    Electives: May complete 5

    • SITXMPR008 Prepare and present proposals
    • SITXGLC001 Research and comply with regulatory requirements
    • SITXMPR006 Obtain and manage sponsorship
    • SITXEBS002 Develop, implement and monitor the use of social media in a business
    • SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

    Electives: May complete 1

    • SITEEVT014 Develop and implement event management plans
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  • Course Subjects - Advanced Diploma

    Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT60316 – 33 subjects

    Core: complete all 16 subjects

    • BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace
    • BSBFIM601 Manage finances
    • BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan
    • SITXCCS008 Develop and manage quality customer service practices
    • SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget
    • SITXFIN004 Prepare and monitor budgets
    • SITXFIN005 Manage physical assets
    • SITXGLC001 Research and comply with regulatory requirements
    • SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
    • SITXHRM004 Recruit, select and induct staff
    • SITXHRM006 Monitor staff performance
    • SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations
    • SITXMGT002 Establish and conduct business relationships
    • SITXMPR007 Develop and implement marketing strategies
    • SITXWHS004 Establish and maintain a work health and safety system
    • BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan

    Electives: complete 17 subjects

    • SITHFAB014 Provide table service of food and beverage
    • SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
    • SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    • SITHFAB016 Provide advice on food
    • SITHFAB003 Operate a bar
    • SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
    • SITHFAB011 Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs
    • SITHFAB012 Provide advice on Australian wines
    • SITHIND004 Work effectively in hospitality service
    • SITXMGT003 Manage projects
    • BSBRSK501 Manage risk
    • SITEEVT005 Plan in-house events or functions
    • SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
    • SITXHRM002 Roster staff
    • SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
    • SITXINV004 Control stock
    • SITXEBS002 Develop, implement and monitor the use of social media in a business
    • BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
    • SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  • Likely Job Outcome

    Diploma: Restaurant manager, banquet or function manager, bar manager, café manager, club manager, motel manager.

    Advanced Diploma: Food and beverage manager, operations manager, café owner or manager, human resources coordinator, sales and marketing coordinator.

  • Teaching Methods and Assessment

    Students will learn through a blend of face to face and online learning using digital and teacher resources, textbooks, and online learning and student engagement through eLearn.

    Students will be assessed through direct observation, portfolios, product based methods (reports, presentations) and evidence from the workplace.

  • Pathways to Further Study

    CIT’s credit transfer arrangements can reduce the time and fees required to complete a bachelor degree at university. If you successfully complete your CIT qualification and gain entry into the university below, you will receive the following:

    University of Canberra (UC)

    • Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT50416  =  24 credit points (1 year) towards UC's Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management (MGB401.1)
    • Diploma of Event Management | SIT50316 = 24 credit points (1 year) towards UC's Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management (MGB401.1)
    • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT60313  =  27 credit points (just over 1 year) towards UC's Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management (MGB401.1)

    We advise you speak directly with your chosen university in relation to credit transfer, entry requirements and their application process.

    Certificate III in Hospitality (6 months)
    PLUS
    Diploma of Hospitality Management (6 months)
    OR
    Diploma of Event Management (6 months)
    PLUS
    Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (6 months)
    = 1.5 years of study
    ▼
    Optional degree pathway available