The course consists of a fairly equal distribution of theory and practical sessions. The practical component is in the form of hands-on experience in the college restaurants. The college restaurants are open to the public where breakfast, lunches and dinners are served on certain days of the week. Your training is geared towards these practical experiences. You will be required to train in the restaurants at night on Thursdays and Fridays. This provides practical training in restaurants, hotels and the many food outlets on the Sunshine Coast so students can experience first-hand the atmosphere and experience of working in a real food and beverage environment. Fidelio and Hirum are the front office software that you will be using whilst at TAFE. They are both widely used throughout the hospitality industry.

An industry placement module is also included.

An overnight industry visit at a 5 Star Gold Coast property is also included in the course. You will be actively participating in the day to day operations of the hotel.

Successful completion may lead to employment as a Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, Small Business Manager, Front Office Manager or Functions Manager.

You must have successfully completed year 12 (or equivalent) or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicates likely success in completing the course.

If your first language is not English, you must satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), academic module - score of 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0. NOTE: All applicants from AL3 and AL4 countries must sit an IELTS test
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 530 for the paper based test; 197 for the computer based; 71 for the internet based test
• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) - minimum individual score of three
• Australian Year 12 English (or equivalent) - Sound Achievement rating
• Cambridge First Certificate of English - A or B grades
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
• Successful completion of an acceptable formal course where the medium of instruction was English. This does not include English Language Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
• Swedish applicants - V, VG or MVG in English A and English B on your School Leaving Certificate

Students are required to purchase a uniform and some textbooks, at an approximate total cost of $300. This cost is not included in tuition fees. 

066862G 

10,000 

SIT50307 

20 places

February

Mooloolaba Campus
34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
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QTAC

The Diploma of Hospitality articulates to the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality.