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Diploma of Hospitality
– for Year 11 and 12 STEP Students

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you friendly, helpful and patient? Are you happy to work flexible hours? You might enjoy a career in the hotel and hospitality industry working in some of the many and varied jobs that are possible outcomes of training in this area. Start with the basics of food and beverage, housekeeping, front office and kitchen operations, and progress to the next level with client service, finance, management and legal studies. With the ability to open a huge number of doors, it’s the perfect program that allows you to work your way to the top.




Career Opportunities

At the completion of this Diploma STEP students may be employed as a trainee executive in areas such as -
• hotel and resort, club and casino management,
• conference and conventions,
• special events management, and
• hospitality sales and marketing.

Registration Details

What is STEP?
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) offers school students in Years 11 and 12, units from, or leading to selected Diplomas.

This program is known as STEP – Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.

STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 3–8 hours each week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the program they have been studying.

The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.


Benefits
Successful completion of the Hospitality STEP program will deliver:
• 8 QCE credit points
• 12 months remaining in the Diploma – a reduction of 6 months

STEP forms part of a student’s high school curriculum and students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as working toward a Diploma qualification.

STEP fast-tracks completion of a Diploma by decreasing the full-time load of students following Year 12.

• After completing Year 12 STEP students will be offered confirmed entry to the Diploma they have been studying. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.

• STEP reduces the cost of completing a Diploma, and provides an affordable option to school students who only pay material fees.

• STEP provides exposure to alternative delivery methods, including practical experience, which enhances learning and preparedness for the workplace.

• If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma they will achieve both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award alone.

• The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.

Entry Criteria

STEP is available to students beginning Year 11 with consent from the student’s School and Parent/Guardian.

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this Diploma and the achievement of certain levels of attainment may assist students to gain entry into the following University pathways:

Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Events, Real Estate and Property, Sport) , Griffith University
1 year university credit
2 years left at university

Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Management), Griffith University
1.5 years university credit
1.5 left at university

Program Duration

Full Time :
School: 2 years
Remaining time following STEP: 1 year

Program Award

Diploma

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Applications for the 2012 STEP intake have now closed.

Information regarding our 2013 intake, open to current Year 10 students, will be available from our webpage in July 2012. Click here to view webpage

Cost

STEP students will not be required to pay any tuition fees, only the material and administration fees associated with the units over Years 11 and 12. The material fees for this program are:

Semester one $ 48.00
Semester two $ 18.00
Semester three $ 20.00
Semester four $ 31.00

Students will also be required to pay for additional textbooks and uniforms as follows:
Textbook - Road to Hospitality $67.95, Bar Attendants Handbook $49.95 AND Waiters Handbook $44.95

Uniform - BISTRO SERVICE: SBIT back polo shirt with logo $24.00, black apron $16.00, enclosed black shoes, skirt/pants, black socks
RESTAURANT SERVICE: White business shirt with a pocket $15.00

Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change program outlines and fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.

Upon transitioning to full-time studies students will pay relevant program fees as outlined on the standard program brochure.

Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:13 72 48
Facsimile:
Address 
In Person: Ground Floor, C Block
Ernest Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: STEP@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

Semester One
Course Code Course Name
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITXOHS001B Follow health, safety and security procedures
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions
SITXINV001A Receive and store stock
SITXINV002A Control and order stock
Semester Two
Course Code Course Name
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol (on-line)
SITHFAB012B Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers
Semester Three
Course Code Course Name
SITHFAB001C Clean and tidy bar areas
SITHFAB002C Operate a bar
SITHFAB004A Provide food and beverage service
Semester Four
Course Code Course Name
SITXCCS002A Provide quality customer service
SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations
SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills
SITXFIN003A Interpret financial information
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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