Hospitality Courses

On successfully completing this course, graduates will receive the nationally recognised SIT50422​​ Diploma of Hospitality Management.

• NOVA Application Form
• High school certificate (Year 10 and above)
• English Proficiency
• Valid Passport
• Visa (onshore students)
• Completion for Certificate III

All students applying for this qualification are required to participate in Nova’s Pre-Training Review (PTR), which includes a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment. This process helps determine whether the student possesses the foundational skills necessary to successfully engage with the training and assessment requirements of the course.

While there are no formal academic prerequisites unless otherwise stated in the national qualification packaging rules (see training.gov.au), all students must meet the following minimum entry conditions:

• Domestic and international students must demonstrate core skills aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) appropriate to the qualification level. ACSF Level 3 minimum in LLN and basic digital literacy.

• International students must meet English language proficiency standards as per the 2025 Department of Home Affairs requirements, and in accordance with CRICOS and the ESOS National Code.
• Alternative English evidence accepted includes five years of study in English in an approved country or completion of an ELICOS program at the required level.

Where gaps are identified during the PTR or LLND process, NOVA Institute of Technology will offer appropriate support recommended an alternative learning pathway.

• IELTS band score of 6.0 overall, (Academic or general version) with no band less than 5.5, or or equivalent internationally recognised exam result.
• IELTS band score of 5.5 (Academic or general version) then Satisfactory completion of ELICOS or ESL up to 20 weeks (about 4 and a half months) at upper intermediate level or
• Upper Intermediate (General English) or higher certificate from a CRICOS registered English language training provider.
• In the 2 years before commencing the course, has completed secondary studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English language speaking country.
• In the 2 years before commencing the course, has 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 the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate III or higher level.
• TOEFL Internet based 46
• PTE 42
• OET. Pass
• Cambridge English: Advanced
• (Certificate in Advanced English). 162