Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management is a two-year qualification that sits at the diploma/advanced diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework. It is delivered by Skills Institute Australia and is registered on CRICOS (course code 110904M), which means it is available to international students studying in Australia on a Student visa. The course is built around the day-to-day realities of running hospitality operations: food and beverage service, front office, housekeeping, rostering, budgeting, stock control, and leading a team. You will also cover the compliance side of the industry, food safety, responsible service of alcohol, workplace health and safety, and the legal obligations that come with managing a venue.

How the course is structured

Australian advanced diplomas are usually made up of units of study, each with a set number of credit points. At this level, the course is practical and competency-based, so you are assessed on what you can actually do, not just what you can write in an exam. Delivery is typically over two years, split into study periods such as semesters or trimesters, and may include a mix of classroom learning, kitchen and service training, and work placement in a hospitality setting. Skills Institute Australia will confirm the exact units, credit points, and study periods on its official course page and in the CRICOS register entry.

Skills you will gain

You will learn how to plan menus, manage budgets, lead staff, handle customer complaints, and keep a venue compliant with Australian regulations. The course also builds the kind of communication and problem-solving skills that hospitality managers use every shift, dealing with suppliers, coordinating with kitchen and floor teams, and responding to busy service periods. Because the qualification is competency-based, you will spend a lot of time practising these tasks rather than just reading about them.

Who it suits

This course suits people who want to move into supervisory or management roles in hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and event venues, or who already work in hospitality and want formal recognition of their skills. It is also a good fit for international students who want an Australian qualification that combines practical training with management theory. If you are considering the course, check the official Skills Institute Australia page and the CRICOS register for the most current information on entry requirements, English proficiency, tuition, and intake dates. International students should also be aware that the Student visa allows up to 48 hours of work per fortnight while studying, and that the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be an option after graduation, depending on your circumstances.

• Hospitality supervisor or team leader in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and bars
• Food and beverage manager or assistant manager
• Front office manager or guest services supervisor
• Event or function coordinator in venues, clubs, and conference centres
• Restaurant manager or cafe manager
• Housekeeping supervisor or rooms division manager
• Banquet or catering operations coordinator
• Small hospitality business owner or operator

These roles are found across Australia's hospitality industry, including hotels, pubs, clubs, restaurants, catering companies, aged care and hospital food services, and tourism operators. The qualification can also lead into further study, such as a bachelor degree in hospitality management, with credit for prior learning depending on the institution.