Diploma of Hospitality Management

The Diploma of Hospitality Management is a one-year qualification delivered by Brisbane College of Australia and Brisbane College of English. It sits at the diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it is a practical, industry-focused course rather than a research degree. You will study the day-to-day realities of running hospitality operations: food and beverage service, front office, housekeeping, rostering, budgeting, food safety, and how to lead a team during a busy service. Assessment is largely competency-based, so you demonstrate what you can do, not just what you can recall in an exam.

The course runs over one year of full-time study, usually across two or three study periods depending on the intake. You will complete a set number of units of study, each carrying credit points, and the college will publish the exact unit list and credit-point values on its official page. There is no research thesis at diploma level, but you should expect a practical capstone or integrated work component where you apply your skills in a real hospitality setting. Work-integrated learning is common in this field, and many diplomas include a placement or simulated service environment. Confirm the placement structure and any credit arrangements directly with the college before you enrol.

Brisbane is a strong base for hospitality training. The city has a dense restaurant, hotel, events and tourism sector, and the diploma is built around the skills employers actually ask for: supervising staff, managing stock and costs, handling customer complaints, and keeping a venue compliant with health and safety rules. You will also build the communication and teamwork habits that matter when you are on a rostered shift and things go wrong. The qualification is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and appears on the CRICOS register under course code 091015F.

This diploma suits people who want to move into supervisory or team-leader roles in hotels, restaurants, clubs, catering or events, and it also works as a pathway into further study. If you are an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream after you finish, depending on your circumstances. English entry is typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent, though the college will confirm the exact requirement for this course. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register, so check there and on the college's official page for current fees and intake dates.

• Hospitality supervisor or team leader in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafes and clubs
• Food and beverage attendant or duty manager
• Front office or reception supervisor
• Housekeeping supervisor or rooms division coordinator
• Event or function coordinator in venues and catering organisations
• Bar or gaming supervisor in registered clubs and pubs
• Small business or venue operator in the hospitality and tourism sector

Australian employers in accommodation, food service, events, tourism and clubs hire diploma graduates for these roles. The qualification also provides a pathway into further study, such as a bachelor degree in hospitality, tourism or business, with credit for prior learning possible at the discretion of the receiving institution.