Unleash your leadership potential in hospitality by developing strong practical skills, hands-on experience and excellent leadership capability. Our Diploma of Hospitality Management equips you with all the skills to gain a management position within this exciting industry. Short way to the top Over 18 months, you’ll learn everything from making coffee to leading staff and budget management. You’ll also earn a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate. You may start with a Certificate IV in your specialty area - hospitality, commercial cookery or patisserie – in the first 12 months and move straight into the diploma for a further six months. You’ll graduate job-ready for a manager’s role in a hotel, restaurant, resort, cafe, and function centre or cruise ship. Access to qualified industry professionals We guide you through your Diploma of Hospitality Management alongside industry qualified professionals in modern, state-of-the-art facilities. You will learn all the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a management role in Hospitality. We have fully operational restaurants, an equipped training bar and a simulated hotel reception facility. Our learning programs use the latest technologies and methodologies and we also offer on-the-job training for those currently working in the industry. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts. Modes of Delivery Classroom Assessment Methods Various forms of assessment may be used, including practical assessment, role plays, assignments, and class work and theory tests Pathways to further study Melbourne Polytechnic provides seamless pathways towards higher qualifications. Successful completion of the Diploma of Hospitality Management will provide 8 subjects/1 year credit into Melbourne Polytechnic HETHTHM Bachelor of Hospitality Management. Career Pathways You may gain employment at the operational and supervisory level and also further management career opportunities in the general hospitality industry including hotels, motels, restaurants, clubs and other hospitality establishments.