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- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Course code: SIT60322K | CRICOS Code: 112059E
Pathway to
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (1 Year) and the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (1 Year).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
CRICOS Code: 109633F | National Code: SIT40521
The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at TAFE NSW develops your existing skills and knowledge so you can take your cooking career to the next level. Train with industry professionals, master a range of cooking techniques and refine your capabilities with practical experience.
This qualification gives you the skills you need to work confidently as a chef, commercial cook or kitchen supervisor in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs and cafes all over the world. Learn to manage people, and business operations and develop menus while you refine your knife skills and cookery techniques, and learn to prepare a variety of delicious food.
As part of your training and assessment, you will need to complete at least 48 service periods (shifts) which will enhance your skills. 18 of these will be conducted during your class sessions however, you will also need to seek paid or voluntary employment to complete the remainder of shifts.
Subject area: HospitalityENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Additional Requirements:
- The NSW Liquor and Gaming regulations require students to be 18 years of age or older if they are undertaking units that involve the service of alcohol and/or gaming operations.
Location Requirements:
- TAFE NSW Ryde and Ultimo will offer packages with Diploma with direct credits.
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Armidale | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Bathurst | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Dubbo | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Hamilton | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Kingscliff | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Northern Beaches | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Orange | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Ryde | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Tamworth | Feb | $22,240 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
| Wollongbar | Feb, Jul | $22,240 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Armidale | Feb | $22,900 AUD |
| Dubbo | Feb | $22,900 AUD |
| Hamilton | Feb, Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Kingscliff | Feb, Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Northern Beaches | Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Orange | Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Ryde | Feb, Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Tamworth | Feb | $22,900 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $22,900 AUD |
| Wollongbar | Feb, Jul | $22,900 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 112059E | National Code: SIT60322
The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management at TAFE NSW prepares you for senior management roles in the hospitality industry.
Strengthen your leadership skills and business capabilities so you can open your own business or step up into roles like operations manager, club secretary or manager, café manager or executive chef. With a combination of practical experience and the latest industry knowledge, this course will give you the skills you need to succeed in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries.
Practical training covering hospitality will be provided in 36 sessions (Approx.144 hours) as an integrated part of your studies. Training will be provided within a TAFE NSW operated restaurant at your enrolment location’.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
- Only TAFE NSW Ryde and Ultimo offer packages of Certificate IV Kitchen Management and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management with direct credits.
- The NSW Liquor and Gaming Regulations require students to be 18 years of age or older if they are undertaking units that involve the service of alcohol and/or gaming operations.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ryde | Feb | $16,440 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $16,440 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $17,250 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academics: Year 10 or equivalent
- English: Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
- Additional Requirements: The NSW Liquor and Gaming regulations require students to be 18 years of age at the time of undertaking units that involve the service of alcohol and/or gaming operations as part of the Diploma of Hospitality Management. These units are not offered in Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.
- Location Specific Requirement: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management will be offered at TAFE NSW Ryde and Ultimo, and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (with direct credits) will only be offered at TAFE NSW Ultimo.