Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

This Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management is a two-year qualification delivered by Astral Skills Institute of Australia and Create Learn & Educate. It sits at the diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it is a practical, hands-on qualification rather than a research degree. You will study how hospitality businesses actually run: food and beverage operations, accommodation services, rostering and staffing, budgeting and financial control, marketing, compliance with Australian liquor, food safety and workplace health and safety rules, and the day-to-day supervision of a team. Assessment is competency-based, meaning you are judged on whether you can perform the tasks to industry standard, not just on exam marks.

Australian vocational qualifications are usually made up of units of competency, each carrying credit points. Providers generally deliver them across semesters or trimesters, and you may be able to study full-time or part-time depending on the timetable. Because this is a vocational course, there is a strong expectation of practical work. Many students complete a supervised work placement or industry-based project as part of their studies, often in hotels, restaurants, events venues or clubs. That placement is where you put the theory into practice, and it is also where many students meet their first Australian employer.

You will finish with skills in leading a shift, managing stock and suppliers, handling customer complaints, writing rosters within a budget, interpreting financial reports, and keeping a venue compliant. Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are built into the units because hospitality is a people business. The course suits people who want to move into supervisory or management roles rather than stay on the floor, and it also suits career changers who want a recognised Australian qualification with a practical focus. If you are already working in hospitality, the training can often be linked to your current job.

International students should check the official CRICOS listing for this course (code 117784B) for current tuition, entry requirements, English language requirements and intake dates. English proficiency is usually evidenced by IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or Cambridge C1 Advanced. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa, so you need to meet both. While you study, your visa generally allows up to 48 hours of work per fortnight, and after you finish you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Always confirm the latest details on the official page before you apply.

• Duty manager or shift supervisor in hotels, resorts, restaurants, pubs, clubs and function centres.
• Food and beverage manager overseeing service, stock, suppliers and staff rosters.
• Front office supervisor in accommodation businesses, handling reservations, check-in and guest issues.
• Events or functions coordinator planning conferences, weddings and corporate events.
• Restaurant or café manager running daily operations, budgets and compliance.
• Housekeeping supervisor managing cleaning teams and quality standards in hotels.
• Gaming or bar supervisor in licensed venues, where you may need additional state-based certifications.
• Small business owner or operator in cafés, catering, food trucks or boutique accommodation.

Australian industries that hire these roles include accommodation hotels and resorts, food and beverage service, licensed clubs and pubs, event and conference venues, catering companies, airlines and airports, and tourism operators. The qualification is recognised nationally and can lead into further study, such as a bachelor degree in hospitality, tourism or business, with credit for prior learning decided by the receiving institution.