This qualification is for individuals in advanced strategic leadership and management roles. It highlights the following key points: 

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Individuals make high-level autonomous decisions and exercise initiative and judgment in planning and implementing various leadership and management functions. 

• Responsibility: They are fully accountable for their own work and the work or functions of others, indicating a high level of responsibility. 

• Skills Utilized: 

• Cognitive and Creative Skills: They critically analyse, consolidate, and synthesize knowledge to generate new ideas and provide solutions to complex problems. 

• Communication Skills: They effectively communicate theoretical concepts and transfer knowledge and ideas to others, demonstrating a deep understanding of their field. 

This qualification is suited for those in strategic leadership roles where both independent decision-making and the ability to lead and influence others are essential. 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

QLD – Gold Coast 

Level 1, 9 Bay Street, SOUTHPORT, Queensland 4215 

This qualification will be delivered over 102 weeks including 78 weeks of training and assessment and 24 weeks of holidays. 

You will be required to attend face to face 20 hours per week training and assessment in a classroom. 

Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed because of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support. 

Sample Weekly Timetable: 

Wednesday: 8am – 12.15pm (including 15-minute break) 

Thursday: 8am – 5pm (including 1 hour break) 

Friday: 8am – 5pm (including 1 hour break) 

Upon successful completion of this qualification, Job roles associated with this qualification might include positions like Organization Manager and Director, where the focus is on managing and leading the learning and development efforts of the organization, following positions and/or individuals with current various job titles including: 

• Executive Officers 

• Business Development Manager 

• Project Consultant 

• Compliance Manager (local Government) 

• Office Manager 

• Business Sales Team Leader 

• Administrator 

• Corporate Services Manager 

• Administration Manager (Local Government) 

• Evaluation 

• Records Management Coordinator 

• Team Leader 

• Procurement Officer 

• Unit Leader 

• Project Coordinator 

• Administration Manager 

• Customer Service Manager 

• Procurement and Contract Manager 

• Records Manager 

• Environmental Compliance Officer (Local Government) 

Across several industry sectors including but not limited to: 

• Advertising and Marketing 

• Public Administration 

• Business Administration 

• Legal Administration 

This qualification prepares a person to select, adapt and transfer skills to a new environment and to provide technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. 

(Source: AQF Implementation Handbook 2007)

You may enrol in the following qualification/s upon the completion of this program to further enhance your knowledge and skills: 

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership 

2 core units plus 

6 elective units, of which: 

• 4 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below 

• for the remaining 2 elective units: 

• up to 2 units may be selected from the elective units listed below 

• if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Graduate Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course. 

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. 

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who: 

Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise. 

or 

Have completed a Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise. 

or 

Have 5 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise. 

HTA has the following entry requirements in place for international students: 

·       Be at least 18 years of age. 

·       Participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs 

·       Undertake HTA’s ACSF Level 5 LLN assessment 

·       Must have access to and bring their own portable device (laptop or iPad and other tablets with a keyboard) to class with up-to-date Microsoft Office suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel). 

English Language Requirements:  

Prospective students who are not exempt from providing English Test results must have taken any of the following test types and achieved the minimum score in the last three (3) years.  

Prospective students exempt from providing evidence of an English Test must provide evidence of English language proficiency. HTA uses Dynamic Placement Test to assess your proficiency where other forms of evidence do not satisfy the provider.  

*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.    

You are not required to provide evidence of English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:   

• you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK*, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland    

• you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)   

• you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course   

• you have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland   

• in the 2 years before applying for enrolment, you 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 IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.   

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.   

English Language test evidence exemption 

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies: 

·       You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK*, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland 

·       You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES) 

·       You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course 

·       You have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland 

·       In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you 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 IV or higher level, while you held a student visa. 

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport. 

If you are exempt from providing an English test score, you will be required to provide evidence of the same and may be required to complete an English Placement Test conducted by HTA. 

Conditions of Entry: 

For international students, it is a condition of entry that upon acceptance, you must provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa (subclass 500). 

You are required to discuss your capabilities in the above areas and any concerns you have during the course entry interview. Information about the LLN test and Course entry interview are provided in the Student Support section of our Student Handbook. 

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who: 

Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise. 

or 

Have completed a Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise. 

or 

Have 5 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise. 

HTA has the following entry requirements in place for international students: 

·       Be at least 18 years of age. 

·       Participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs 

·       Undertake HTA’s ACSF Level 5 LLN assessment 

·       Must have access to and bring their own portable device (laptop or iPad and other tablets with a keyboard) to class with up-to-date Microsoft Office suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel). 

HTA has a range of Student Support Services available for you. Please refer to our student handbook for details on available Student Support Services.

Assessment is based on the principles of competency-based training. Performance of learners is assessed on their ability to perform the task(s) to industry standards. To ensure the principles of validity are upheld are variety of learning styles and a range of assessment strategies are used. 

Assessment for each unit of competence will be through a combination of classroom based and work placement tasks. Classroom based assessment includes but is not limited to: 

• Classroom exercises 

• Assignments 

• Practical demonstrations 

• Group Activities 

• Projects 

• Verbal and/or written questions 

Students are advised well in advance of assessment activities and a student may put forward for consideration any special needs they may have. The assessment criterion is documented in all modules, and workbooks. Dates of assessment are provided on the first day of class along with a timetable. Students may be assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and examinations. Continuous assessment may be based on competencies and marks, or a combination of both. 

HTA offers all students the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 

Please refer to our Accepting and Providing Credit Policy and Procedures. 

Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook. 

All appeals and complaints will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

All Hospitality students will be given (charges included in fees) one full set of chef’s uniform through designed supplier. The chef’s uniform consists of: 

chef’s jacket,  

trousers,  

apron,  

chef’s hat  

protective footwear.  

full set of knives for all practical classes (to be always locked) 

All students must wear full set of chef’s uniform when they attend training in the commercial kitchen. 

Dress code while attending theory class at campus 

There is a dress code for all hospitality students. Students are required to wear a HTA shirt / blouse and any colour trousers or skirt while attending class. Flat black non-slip covered shoes must be always worn. 

All learners are required to wear in accordance with Students Dress Code while attending workplace training. 

This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) at Diploma level. As a registered training organisation, qualifications issued by APS Institute are nationally recognised. If all units of competency are not achieved a Statement of Attainment will be issued for the units that have been successfully completed.