Diploma of Hospitality Management

The Diploma of Hospitality Management is a two-year qualification delivered by The Peach Institute. It sits at the diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, which puts it below a bachelor degree but above a certificate III or IV. In practice, that means you learn the operational side of hospitality, front office, food and beverage service, housekeeping, rostering, budgeting and team supervision, rather than the broader business theory you would meet in a degree.

Australian diplomas are usually made up of units of study, each carrying a set number of credit points. You progress through those units across semesters or trimesters, and you need to pass the required set to graduate. Assessment is generally a mix of practical tasks, written work and simulated or real workplace activity. Hospitality is a field where work-integrated learning is standard, so expect a placement or industry-based component where you apply what you have learned in an actual venue. Confirm the exact unit list, credit points and placement hours on the official course page.

You finish with skills employers actually check for: serving customers, managing stock and supplies, handling cash and basic accounts, supervising a shift, and dealing with the everyday problems that come up in a hotel, restaurant or events venue. You also build the communication and teamwork habits that hospitality runs on, because most of the work is done alongside other people under time pressure.

This course suits school leavers who want a practical start without committing to a three-year degree, career changers moving into hotels or food service, and people already working in hospitality who want a formal qualification to step into a supervisory role. International students should note the English requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for coursework at this level, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the institute's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself. While studying, a student visa generally allows 48 hours of work per fortnight, and graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 113745H. Check the official page for current details.

• Duty manager or shift supervisor, hotels, motels, resorts and licensed venues across Australia.
• Food and beverage supervisor, restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs and catering companies.
• Front office supervisor, reception, reservations and guest services in accommodation providers.
• Housekeeping supervisor, hotels, serviced apartments and cleaning contractors.
• Events and functions coordinator, conference centres, function venues and event hire businesses.
• Restaurant or cafe manager, small and large hospitality operators, including chains.
• Bar or gaming supervisor, pubs, clubs and casinos, subject to state licensing requirements.