Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students.

IELTS level
Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.

Australian or equivalent education
Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.

Age
Are at least at age of 18 at the time of course commencement.

Language proficiency
Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Sarry Institute is able to provide (applicable for Level 1 countries only)

Please note:
All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Sarry Institute to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Sarry Institute.

Additional entry requirements:
• Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Student must have access to working internet.
• Student must be able to attend scheduled theory and practical classes (if schedule during
• Covid-19 is varied from original schedule)
• Student must have sound digital literacy.
• Practicals for students must complete their practicals in Sarry Institute kitchen facilities or as advised otherwise. Where students are required to come to campus or kitchen, and use the available facilities and resources, students will be advised of the date and time of the delivery and assessment, where they are required to visit the campus and/or kitchen and complete their assessment requirements in the compliant way and in accordance with Standard 1.8 of SRTO 2015. Sarry Institute would not be allowing more than 4 learners (or one group, whichever is less) in the class ensuring 4 sqm social distancing is maintained.
• Sarry Institute will make all possible efforts and aim to secure workplace arrangements for all enrolled students, however efforts and input from students are highly appreciated and self- arrangements may also be required during this Covid-19 outbreak.

During COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, Sarry Institute will use a flexible delivery mode for training and assessment, providing training package requirements allow for this. We would ensure that all regulatory requirements are met with as little disruptions possible. As circumstances change and restrictions are eased, these temporary arrangements will be reviewed, and enrolled students will be notified accordingly. Sarry Institute aims to review any changes in circumstances before commencement of each term so that it has least possible impact on students and course delivery.

Sarry Institute will seek student’s consent of online delivery and assessment (where possible) prior to their enrolment during this Covid-19 outbreak.

We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how any practical components will be managed. We ensure that:
• Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
• Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
• All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.

Duration: 104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidays.
Study load: Minimum 20 hours per week in the classroom and kitchen combined.
Estimated Self-Study Hours: 5 hours per week (may be more or less depending on learner’s pre-existing skills and knowledge)

Course Information
A total of 28 Units (15 Core and 13 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 28 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Course Structure
28 UNITS (15 CORE AND 13 ELECTIVES)

Classes
During Covid-19, Sarry Institute will transition to an online learning environment, this means there will be no face to classes running, unless required to be in simulated environment specifically in class or covid-19 restrictions are eased and/or state government allow to return to full onsite learning. If any student require assistance with their online learning environment, student will notify their trainer and assessor where trainer/assessor will provide them with further guidance.

Current Situation
In line with latest update (dated 2nd January 2021), access to Sarry Institute Campus is still restricted to those activity only which cannot be done at home. So, for mot student, they should continue to study remotely, unless it is required to visit the campus.
Guided by the government advice and our own assessment, we will begin permitting more essential learning, support sessions, delivery and assessment and other related activities back on campus in the coming weeks. Students will be advised from time to time. To ensure we are carefully managing the number of students, staff and trainers/assessors on campus, Sarry Institute will initially provide specific approval (on a case by case basis) for anyone to attend campus.

For further details, please refer to:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/education-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/work-and-study-victoria-last-step#can-i-still-go-to-my-classes- at-tafe-college-or-university

Online options
The online learning environment will be supported by a range of resources that will vary between units but may consist of learning summaries, video recordings or YouTube videos, and extra documents to aid student’s learning. All training staff will be available online at scheduled class times to guide and support the student through their studies. The online learning environment will be available through using Zoom/Microsoft Team.

Assessment
Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency, but some of these may be moved online. Some assessment tasks may also be delayed or deferred to a later date pending the situation with COVID-19. The trainers are required to communicate with students for unit specific information. The best way to do this is through Zoom or through email.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Sarry Institute will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Sarry Institute has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process.

Once students have successfully completed SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management, they can apply for jobs within the hospitality industry which can include chefs at restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and/or coffee shops.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
• SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• SIT60216 Advanced Diploma of Event Management
• or any other Diploma level qualification with the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package

Total Course Fee $25,000 being:
Tuition Fee $24,000
Application Fee $250
Material Fee $750
(Application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Please refer to Sarry Institute’s refund policy and procedure for further details)

All staff at Sarry Institute will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Sarry Institute will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

OFFSHORE: Current and New Students
Please note that the Australian Government has closed entry into Australia. This excludes permanent resident, Australian citizens and their immediate family members.

In summary:
• Some students currently offshore will be allowed to commence their studies online.
• The admissions process will be the same.
• Students will need to have meet all language, literacy and numeracy requirements

To satisfy the qualification requirements, work placement of 240 hours must be successfully completed, and a logbook must be maintained. For the unit SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook, students must complete a minimum of 48 complete service periods (shifts) of 4 hours each or 24 complete service periods (shifts) of 8 hours each in a hospitality workplace undertaking work tasks relevant to the unit content. Similarly, for the unit SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations, students must complete a minimum of 6 complete service periods (shifts) of 8 hours each or 12 complete service periods (shifts) of 4 hours each. The duration of the service periods depends on the negotiations with the host employer and student’s preference of the service period duration would be taken into consideration prior to the arrangement of the work placement. Total minimum hours of work placement are 240 hours. The work placement will be unpaid and the daily working hours (service periods) may be negotiated. All students are required to maintain a logbook to record their worked hours.

Sarry Institute will arrange/secure work placements for each student. Students will access a hospitality workplace with a commercial kitchen that serves customers to address the requirements of this unit. Workplaces may include restaurants, cafeterias, cafes, residential caterers, in flight and other transport caterers, and event and function caterers. Students undertake duties as per work placement organisation and training package requirements under the supervision of a workplace supervisor.

Student who are already working in the commercial kitchen are encouraged to use their existing workplace to complete these service periods providing it meets the requirement’s necessary to conduct the assessments. Students who are not already working may nominate a workplace.

Students will commence work placements and complete the required shifts only upon successful completion of kitchen-based units which are delivered and assessed in classroom and Kitchen facility. Students may be required to undertake additional load to complete their service periods. Sarry Institute will provide students with Work placement roles and responsibilities prior to the commencement of their work placement so they are aware of the expected roles and responsibilities during work placement.