This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
This qualification allows for multiskilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.
Recognition is available upon request for students with prior skills, experience, knowledge, or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
An Enrolment Fee of AU$250 (non-tuition fee) is payable at the time of enrolment. This fee applies to all students (Domestic and International).
International students are required to hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their student visa.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are not fixed for the duration of your enrolment and are reviewed annually. Tuition fees and course duration may vary if the student has applied for advanced standing and has been granted credit transfer (CT).
Resource Fees
Resource fees are a mandatory charge payable to Illoura College and must be paid in advance as part of the course fees.
Material Fees
Material fees apply only to selected courses and are charged where required, based on course-specific requirements.
For more information about other fees and charges that may apply during your course, please visit: 🌐 illoura.edu.au/other-fees-charges
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For international students requiring evidence of English language proficiency:
Exemptions: Applicants may be exempt from providing evidence of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following criteria:
Validity:
Validity: The English language test must be valid at the time of enrolment and must have been completed within two (2) years prior to the student's enrolment application date.
*Important information
The English language requirements published by Illoura College apply for course enrolment only and may differ from the requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs for visa applications.
These requirements are current as of 13 March 2026. For information about English language requirements for Australian visas, please visit:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
As part of the pre-enrolment process, students enrolling in Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses may be required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. Illoura College uses LLN Robot, an online system that provides Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing, course profiling analysis, and learner support identification. If the assessment identifies that a student may need additional support, the college may:
Completing the LLND assessment does not guarantee enrolment, but it helps ensure that students are placed in courses that are appropriate for their skills, abilities, and learning needs.
Students who complete this course may pursue higher education qualifications in hospitality management.
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
An ACSF Course Profile is a collection of the analyses of the required ACSF Core Skill levels of the Units of Competency that make up the qualification that we are delivering.
Illoura College uses a purpose-built diagnostic tool created by LLN Robot to determine the required ACSF Core Skill levels of a Unit of Competency.
The Course Profile outlines the ACSF Core Skill level requirements a learner will be expected to be at upon completion of their training.
