New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)

Hospo, Food & Tourism

Equip yourself with management skills for the hospitality industry, preparing for roles like junior or trainee manager, supervisor, or team leader across a range of hospitality sectors.

NZ$10,086

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Madras Street Campus, Christchurch

It will take a total of 1 year

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Apply management skills in hospitality contexts

Demonstrate practical leadership, supervision, and team management skills suitable for a variety of hospitality settings.

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Maintain operational standards and compliance

Monitor and ensure adherence to operational procedures and compliance requirements within the hospitality industry.

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Deliver excellent customer service

Understand and implement customer service principles to enhance guest/client satisfaction.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5) prepares students for operational and supervisory roles in hospitality. It covers leadership, staff management, compliance, customer service, and operation of hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, hotels, and cafes, with a strong practical component including industry work placement. Students will understand local and international tourism's impact on hospitality and study topics ranging from food and beverage operations to hotel management and service quality.

Course Content

  • Leadership principles and team management in hospitality
  • Staff relationship building and HR practices
  • Monitoring operational procedures and compliance in hospitality venues
  • Customer service excellence
  • Team-based environments in restaurant, bar, barista, hotel reception, and accommodation
  • Overview of local and international tourism
  • Practical work placement (industry practicum)
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Hotel operations
  • Restaurant operations
  • Hospitality service quality
  • Introduction to international tourism and the hospitality industry
  • Industry visits, field trips, guest speakers, and collaborative projects

What you need to know first

NCEA Level 2

Alternative entry possible with evidence of equivalent skills/experience

English language requirement: Overall IELTS 5.5 (academic) with no band lower than 5.0, or equivalent

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Tourism

  • Food and Beverage

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Junior or trainee manager in hospitality

  • Supervisor or team leader in hospitality venues

  • Entry-level roles in restaurant, bar, hotel, cafe management