Diploma of Hospitality Management

The Diploma of Hospitality Management is a one-year qualification delivered by South Brisbane Institute and Le Pont International College Pty Ltd. It sits at the diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it is a practical, industry-focused credential rather than a research degree. You will study the day-to-day realities of running hospitality operations: food and beverage service, front office and accommodation, rostering and staffing, budgeting and stock control, food safety, and the legal responsibilities that come with serving alcohol and managing a venue.

How the course is structured

Australian diplomas are usually made up of units of study, each carrying credit points, delivered across semesters or trimesters. The one-year full-time duration reflects that structure. Assessment is typically competency-based, which means you demonstrate that you can actually perform the tasks, not just recall theory. Depending on the provider, you may complete a work placement or industry-based project as part of your units, because hospitality is a field where hands-on experience matters. Confirm the exact unit list, placement hours and delivery mode on the official CRICOS register entry and the provider's own course page.

What you will learn

You will learn how to lead a shift, manage a team, handle customer complaints, control costs, and keep a venue compliant with health and safety rules. You will also practise the commercial side of hospitality: reading a profit and loss statement, setting rosters within a wage budget, ordering stock, and minimising waste. Communication and cultural awareness are built in, because hospitality in Australia employs people from many backgrounds and serves international guests.

Who this course suits

This diploma suits people who want to move into supervisory or management roles in hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, cafés or event venues, or who already work in hospitality and want a formal qualification. It also works as a pathway for international students who want to study in Australia and gain post-study work experience. International applicants need to meet English requirements, IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for courses at this level, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the provider'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 up to 48 hours of work per fortnight, which many hospitality students use to gain paid experience. After graduating, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be available, depending on your circumstances. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register; check there and with the provider for current fees, intake dates and entry requirements.

• Duty manager or shift supervisor, running day-to-day operations in hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafés across Australia.
• Food and beverage supervisor, managing service teams, stock and customer experience in venues ranging from fine dining to large event spaces.
• Front office supervisor, overseeing reception, reservations and guest services in hotels, motels and resorts.
• Banquet or events coordinator, planning and delivering functions, conferences and weddings for venues and catering companies.
• Restaurant or café manager, handling rosters, budgets, supplier relationships and compliance in small to medium venues.
• Housekeeping supervisor, leading cleaning and room-preparation teams in accommodation properties.
• Hospitality business owner or operator, many graduates go on to run their own venue or catering business.
• Industries that hire: hotels and resorts, restaurants and bars, clubs and pubs, event and function venues, catering companies, aged care and hospital food services, tourism operators, and airlines and cruise lines.