All students must be over 18 years of age before they can commence this course at APSI.
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
For direct entry into an Advanced Diploma level course, students must have completed a diploma level qualification in Australia or equivalent.
Students need to demonstrate they have proficiency in English before a place can be offered. If an international student does not have any current IELTS score or any recognised English language result, they are required to take an English language test administered by APSI*.
The minimum entry level of English proficiency for all APSI courses is the equivalent of Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band less than 5.0. English tests are only valid for 2 years.
The following English language tests are recognised and accepted by Australian Professional Skills Institute:
English Language Test Name and Scores, Entry level for APSI
IELTS (Academic) overall: 5.5, with no individual band less than: 5.0
IELTS (General) overall: 6.0, with no individual band less than: 5.5
TOEFL paper based, 527
TOEFL internet based, 46
Cambridge English Advanced, 162
Pearson PTE Academic, 42
The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management qualification provides the skills and knowledge for a student to be competent as a senior manager in any hospitality functional area (except kitchen). 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.
Subject areas include all subjects at Diploma level and additional subjects such as:
Business plans
Finance and budgeting
Human resources management
Marketing management
Hotel and resort management
On completion of Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, employment opportunities become available in a variety of hospitality management functional areas. Students can also continue on to Bachelor Degree programs with Australian Professional Skills Institute’s partnered Higher Education providers – Edith Cowan University.
CRICOS Course Code: 091130C
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Units of Competency
This course consists of 33 units of competence with 16 core units and 17 elective units as listed below:
Course Details
Core Units,
Manage diversity in the workplace
Manage finances
Manage operational plan
Develop and implement a business plan
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Manage finances within a budget
Prepare and monitor budgets
Manage physical assets
Research and comply with regulatory requirements
Lead and manage people
Recruit, select and induct staff
Monitor staff performance
Monitor work operations
Establish and conduct business relationships
Develop and implement marketing strategies
Establish and maintain a work health and safety system
Elective Units,
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Work effectively in hospitality service
Enhance the customer service experience
Participate in safe food handling practices
Manage conflict
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Provide responsible service of alcohol
Operate a bar
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
Serve food and beverage
Roster staff
Study Pathway
APSI has a direct pathway to Edith Cowan University (ECU), which enables students to fast track their university degrees. Students who complete the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management and who meet ECU admission requirements will be given advanced standing in Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism management, or Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management.
Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as:
Managing a department in a large hospitality enterprise
Managing a small hospitality enterprise.
Possible job titles include:
Food and Beverage Manager
Restaurant Manager
Event Manager
Banquets / Functions Manager
Unit Manager (Catering Operations)
Motel or Hotel Manager
OSHC: 530$ per year
