Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

This Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management is a two-year qualification delivered by the Australian Institute of Business and Trade, a private provider listed on the CRICOS register under course code 113513B. It sits at the diploma/advanced diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it is a practical, industry-focused qualification rather than a research degree. You will study the operational and managerial sides of hospitality: food and beverage service, front office, housekeeping, rostering and staffing, budgeting and cost control, workplace health and safety, and how to lead a team through a busy service period. Assessment is largely competency-based, so you demonstrate what you can do rather than just what you can recall.

How the course is structured

Australian vocational qualifications are built from units of competency, each carrying credit points. A full-time load is typically around four units per study period, with two main study periods a year (semesters) and some providers running a third trimester. Over two years you would expect to complete a sequence of core units and electives, with the later stages focusing on management rather than entry-level service skills. There is usually no research thesis at this level, but many programmes include a capstone-style unit or a supervised work placement where you apply what you have learned in a real venue. Confirm the exact unit list, study periods and any placement hours on the official course page, because providers can adjust these between intakes.

Skills you build

You learn to run a shift, not just work one. That means writing rosters that actually fit the wage budget, handling customer complaints without escalating them, ordering stock and checking deliveries, keeping food safety records, and reading a profit and loss statement for a restaurant or hotel department. You also practise the soft skills that hospitality managers rely on every day: briefing a team before service, giving feedback, and dealing with the unexpected. Group work and simulated service environments are common, so you get used to making decisions under time pressure.

Who it suits

This course suits people who want to move into supervisory or management roles in hotels, restaurants, cafes, clubs, resorts or catering companies, and who prefer hands-on learning to a purely academic degree. It also works for international students who want an Australian qualification with a practical focus. If you are already working in hospitality, the advanced diploma can formalise the experience you have and open up duty manager or department head roles. English requirements are set by the provider and by the Department of Home Affairs for the Student visa; check the official page for the exact scores accepted. While studying, a Student visa usually allows up to 48 hours of work per fortnight, and after finishing you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, depending on your circumstances. Tuition fees are published on the CRICOS register, confirm the current amount and any material fees directly with the provider.

• Duty manager or shift supervisor, hotels, motels, pubs, clubs and restaurants across Australia.
• Food and beverage manager, restaurants, catering companies, function centres and events venues.
• Front office supervisor, hotels and resorts, managing reservations, check-in and guest relations.
• Housekeeping supervisor, hotels, serviced apartments and aged care or hospital hospitality services.
• Banquet or events coordinator, conference centres, wineries, clubs and wedding venues.
• Restaurant or cafe manager, independent venues and national hospitality groups.
• Kitchen manager or catering supervisor, contract caterers, airlines, mining camps and remote site services.
• Small business owner, many graduates go on to run their own cafe, restaurant or catering operation.

Australia's hospitality industry employs people in every state and territory, from city hotels to regional tourism operators. The advanced diploma also gives you a pathway into a bachelor degree in hospitality, tourism or business, often with credit for your completed units.