Upgrade your career in the kitchen
Use your creative skills, hands-on experience and excellent leadership capability as you expand your career options to work in supervisory positions within the commercial cookery industry.
Be a leader in your trade
NMIT’s Diploma of Hospitality – Cookery and Patisserie will help you achieve your goals of hospitality leadership. Career areas for senior hospitality professionals include:
- executive chef
- head patissier
- restaurant owner/manager
- hotel manager
- catering manager to events
Customised training to catapult your career
At NMIT, we will guide you through your hospitality training with industry qualified professionals in modern facilities.
You will learn all the skills required to accelerate your career in this exciting trade. NMIT has fully operational restaurants and an equipped training bar. Our learning programs use the latest technologies and methodologies. NMIT also offers on-the-job training for those currently working in the industry.
This Diploma can be studied as a dual qualification in conjunction with the Diploma of Events
International Students please note: The fees displayed below are per annum (unless course duration is less than 1 year). Please contact the International Office for the latest fees information.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: SIT50307
- CRICOS Code: 063957C
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time:
1.5 years
International Students: 2 years if incorporating Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or (Patisserie).
Part-time:
3 years
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students who successfully complete the Diploma may wish to advance to NMIT's Bachelor of Hospitality Management or pursue higher education studies at other tertiary institutions.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course 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.
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
No specific entry requirements.
International Students:
Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: practical assessment, role plays, assignments, class work, theory tests.
Materials
Textbook costs approximately $200. Materials levy: $335 upfront at the start of the course. Students will be expected to spend approximately $300 on further materials costs throughout the course. Food and beverage uniform. International Fees for the Diploma of Hospitality/Diploma of Events dual qualification stream: AU$10,900 pa.
Fees
Local Fees:
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International Fees:
AU$11,500.00 per year
How to Apply:
Local Students
Full-time:
To start this course in 2014, apply directly to NMIT.
Note: evidence of citizenship/residency and proof of age is required when enrolling.
Are you eligible for a government funded place?
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part-time.
International Students:
Enrol now to save before 2014
Our fees are set to increase from 1 January, 2014. Enrol now to take advantage of our 2013 prices or contact us for more information.
To start this course at midyear or in 2014, apply directly to NMIT.
Click to download an Application for Enrolment Form.
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Please contact the International Office for the latest course information on +61 3 9269 1666.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
The hours displayed are nominal, as indicated in the National Training Package. Actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact the department for the latest student contact hours information.
