* material fee
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training Organisation prior to course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements
To gain admission into this course, students must have successfully completed year 11 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Year 11*.
(*Subject to the assessment level of that country and the course undertaken there. For more information please visit Ashton College’s website.)
English Requirement
International Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.
Other equivalent English language proficiency level is deemed one of the following:
International English Language Testing System
Minimum test score: 5.5
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 5
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 4.5
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based
Minimum test score: 527
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 500
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 450
TOEFL internet based test
Minimum test score: 46
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 35
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 32
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)
Minimum test score: 162
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 154
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 147
Pearson Test of English Academic
Minimum test score: 42
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 36
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 130
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.
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Unit title
Manage diversity in the workplace
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Manage finances within a budget
Prepare and monitor budgets
Lead and manage people
Monitor work operations
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Manage conflict
Enhance customer service experiences
Use hygienic practices for food safety**
Participate in safe food handling practices
Use food preparation equipment*
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery *
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*
Prepare appetisers and salads*
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes*
Work effectively as a cook^
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups*
Prepare poultry dishes*
Prepare seafood dishes*
Prepare meat dishes*
Develop menus for special dietary requirements*
Produce cakes, pastries and breads*
Produce desserts*
Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress onto:
SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or
Higher Education qualification in management
Employment Pathway
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.
Possible job titles include:
banquet or function manager
bar manager
café manager
chef de cuisine
chef patisserie
club manager
executive housekeeper
front office manager
gaming manager
kitchen manager
motel manager
restaurant manager
sous chef
unit manager catering operations.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
