Hospitality Course Package Overview
Australia’s hospitality industry is one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing sectors, creating strong career opportunities across restaurants, hotels, resorts, and tourism venues. With tourism continuing to expand, demand for qualified chefs and hospitality professionals remains strong, with more than 81,000 job openings forecast over the next five years.
The Hospitality Combination program at Australian Global Institute (AGI) brings together the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and the Diploma of Hospitality Management, providing students with advanced culinary training alongside the leadership and management skills needed to run hospitality operations.
Students gain hands-on commercial kitchen experience while learning to supervise teams, manage operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Graduates are well prepared for roles such as Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, or Hospitality Manager, opening doors to a dynamic and rewarding global industry.
Career Pathways
This hospitality combination develops strong culinary and hospitality management skills, preparing graduates for leadership roles across restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
This qualification builds professional cookery and kitchen supervision skills for roles such as Chef, Chef de Partie, or Kitchen Supervisor, focusing on food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
The diploma develops leadership and operational management capabilities, preparing graduates for roles such as Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager, Functions Manager, Café Manager, Bar Manager, or Kitchen Manager, with a focus on team leadership, venue operations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Skills You Will Develop
Throughout this program, students develop a strong combination of culinary skills and hospitality management knowledge, building the practical and leadership capabilities required to succeed in professional kitchens and hospitality venues.
Students will develop skills in:
• Leadership and teamwork in fast-paced hospitality environments
• Delivering exceptional customer service and guest experiences
• Professional food preparation, knife skills, and presentation
• Understanding ingredients, flavors, and menu development
• Food safety, hygiene, and industry compliance
Training includes hands-on kitchen practice and industry-focused learning, ensuring graduates are well prepared for employment in the hospitality sector.
Operational and Management Skills
During this course, students also develop the operational and business management skills required to run hospitality venues and lead professional teams.
You will gain practical experience in:
• Inventory and stock control, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels
• Work health and safety (WHS) and risk management in hospitality environments
• Food presentation and professional plating design
• Building strong relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers
• Managing customer service standards and resolving workplace conflicts
• Planning hospitality operations and managing budgets and costs
These skills prepare graduates to progress from kitchen roles into supervisory and hospitality management positions within restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses.
Your Pathway to a Global Hospitality Career
This exciting qualification helps you progress from preparing your first dishes to creating professional culinary experiences, while also developing the management skills required to succeed in the hospitality industry.
You will gain hands-on experience in commercial kitchens, learn how to manage hospitality operations, and build leadership skills to supervise teams and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Graduates can pursue careers as Chefs, Kitchen Supervisors, Restaurant Managers, or Hospitality Managers across restaurants, hotels, resorts, and tourism venues in Australia and internationally.
For international students, occupations such as Chef and Cook are listed on Australia’s skilled occupation lists, meaning graduates with the right qualifications and experience may be able to explore future skilled migration pathways.
Course Details
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Domestic: No entry requirements.
International Students:
Applicants must be 18 years or older and complete a pre-enrolment consultation (on campus, phone, or online) to assess course suitability and discuss electives, costs, and RPL options. Students must demonstrate English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 or equivalent). Those who do not meet this requirement may undertake an ELICOS program.
Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent, or demonstrate relevant work experience or qualifications. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer, which may reduce course duration. All new students (except RPL candidates) must complete an LLN test after enrolment to identify any language or numeracy support needs.
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