Age Requirements: International students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:

Academic Requirements:
Prospective AABT international students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully.

International students applying for this qualification either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

English Language Requirements:
To enrol into this course with the Australian Academy of Business & Technology, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:

Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results more than two years old are not acceptable.

OR

Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.

OR

Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.

OR

For assessment levels 1 and 2 country students’ only, Successful completion of AABT Language and Numeracy Test conducted on AABT (for onshore international students only)

Please note that the Australian Academy of Business & Technology will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting English language entry requirements.

Enrolment Interview:
All students will be interviewed by AABT which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to students, and basic computing skills. Interviews will be organised upon receiving student applications both from onshore and offshore. The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities and confirm oral communication skills.

Through interviews, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course.

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Test (LLN):

• All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test to provide any additional support.
• Candidates undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, make reports and graphs.

Digital Literacy Entry Requirements:
Students are required to have basic computer skills including operating MS-office. Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with digital support by AABT IT support officers.

In addition, it is the policy of AABT that during initial engagement with the prospective student that the agent or our representative must interview the student to capture important information about the applicant and to personally inform them about their rights and obligations. Included in this interview is a discussion to identify any educational and support needs that will need to be addressed with services provided by the Australian Academy of Business and Technology.

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.

AABT does not make any misleading claim or job guarantee or advertise any employment outcome with its courses.

Pathways

Pathways into the qualification
Individuals may enter the SIT50422 Diploma of Management with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification.

Existing AABT students enrolled in to package course will enter this qualification through SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the SIT50422 Diploma of Management, individuals could progress to the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Participants who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency they have successfully achieved.

To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@aabt.edu.au