Diploma of Hospitality Management

The Diploma of Hospitality Management at Perth Institute of Australia is a practical qualification for people who want to work in hotels, restaurants, events and tourism. You'll study how hospitality businesses actually run: food and beverage service, housekeeping, front office, event coordination, and the rostering, budgeting and compliance work that sits behind them. Assessment is hands-on. You'll spend time in training kitchens, simulated service areas and on placement in venues around Perth, learning to handle a busy dinner service, manage a team roster, deal with a difficult guest, and keep the books straight.

How the course is structured

Australian diplomas are made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. This one runs over 1.5 years, usually across three or four study periods (semesters or trimesters). You'll complete core units in hospitality operations, leadership, finance and law, plus electives that let you specialise, maybe events, maybe accommodation, maybe food and beverage. There's a work-integrated learning component, so you'll spend time in a real hospitality setting, supervised, building the hours and references that employers ask for. Perth's hotel, restaurant and events sector is busy, and placement gives you a foot in the door.

What you'll actually learn

By the end you should be able to write a roster that works, cost a menu, manage stock, lead a shift, and understand the legal side of serving alcohol and keeping guests safe. You'll also pick up the soft skills that matter in this industry: staying calm under pressure, communicating across cultures, and solving problems on the spot. The course suits school leavers who want a hands-on start, career changers who've worked in hospitality and want to move into supervision, and international students looking for a qualification that's recognised across Australia.

Studying in Australia

Perth Institute of Australia is a private provider, and this course is listed on the CRICOS register (course code 110924G) for international students. Tuition is published there, check the official page for the current figure. International applicants need to meet English requirements; the published standard for this level is IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, or an equivalent TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge score. The Department of Home Affairs also sets its own English threshold for the Student visa, so make sure you meet both. While you study, your visa lets you work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and after you finish you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Confirm all details on the official CRICOS page before you apply.

• Food and beverage supervisor or team leader in hotels, resorts and restaurants
• Front office or guest services supervisor
• Housekeeping supervisor or executive housekeeper
• Event or function coordinator in venues, conference centres and catering companies
• Restaurant or café manager
• Banquet or operations coordinator
• Shift manager in pubs, clubs and licensed venues

These roles are found across Australia's accommodation, food service, events and tourism industries, from Perth's CBD hotels to wineries in the Swan Valley and catering teams at major sporting venues.