Graduate Certificate in Applied Hospitality Management

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Hospitality Management is a short, focused qualification for people who want to move into hospitality management or sharpen skills they already have. It runs for 26 weeks and is delivered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia. The course covers the practical side of running hospitality operations: managing food and beverage service, leading staff, controlling costs, and understanding the guest experience from check-in to checkout. You study how kitchens, restaurants and hotels actually work as businesses, not just as places to eat or stay.

As a graduate certificate, this sits at AQF level 8. It is a coursework qualification made up of units of study, each with a set credit point value. At this level, a certificate is usually four units and can be completed in one semester or trimester of full-time study. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks and possibly a small capstone project where you apply what you have learned to a real hospitality scenario. Some institutions build in work-integrated learning or a professional placement, so check the official page for whether this course includes one.

You will gain skills in rostering, budgeting, stock control, compliance with food safety and liquor laws, and leading a team through a busy service. The course suits people already working in hospitality who want a formal qualification to step up to supervisor or duty manager, as well as graduates from other fields who want to enter the industry. It can also be a pathway into a master's degree if you meet the entry requirements.

International students study on a Student visa and can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. After graduating, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia. English requirements for international applicants are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, though you should confirm the exact score and accepted equivalents on the official page. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register. Always check the CRICOS listing and Le Cordon Bleu's own page for the most current details.

• Duty manager or shift supervisor in hotels, resorts or restaurants
• Food and beverage manager in pubs, clubs, cafes or event venues
• Front office supervisor in accommodation providers
• Banquet or events coordinator in function centres
• Operations assistant in catering companies or institutional kitchens

Australian industries that hire these roles include hotels and resorts, restaurants and cafes, pubs and bars, event and function venues, and aged care or hospital catering. The qualification also supports self-employment in small hospitality businesses.