New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
Course details
About the course
About the programme
Want to work in a hospitality management role?
Gain the skills and attributes you need to tackle junior/trainee, supervisor, or team leader roles across a range of hospitality sectors such as restaurants, bars, cafés, accommodation/hotels, or catering. Our on-site training kitchen, café, and restaurant will provide the perfect environment for you to gain hands-on, practical experience so you can build work-ready skills.
You will graduate from this programme as a highly capable individual with a standard of professional practice that will enhance your employment opportunities. You will be able to confidently and competently provide for the needs of your customers. In addition, you will be able to work independently in a variety of hospitality environments with some responsibility for the management and learning of others.
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
- NCEA Level 2 OR equivalent.
- We also prefer that you have one of the following:
- a relevant hospitality qualification at Level 4, OR
- two years' relevant work experience.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Additional requirements
You must supply certified copies of proof of identity and proof of residency (where appropriate).
Please include your academic records with your application (English translations required if not in English):
- For those attending secondary school or recent school leavers - NCEA results or equivalent. If still at secondary school, please also list what subjects you are studying this year and at what level.
- For other applicants - copies of relevant results and/or qualifications.
If you have not completed a relevant Level 4 Hospitality qualification, you also need to provide:
- A CV detailing your qualifications/academic records, your interests and hobbies, and details of your work experience.
- A cover letter (max. 500 words) which explains:
- why you have chosen to study for this Diploma
- your expectations of the programme
- your career goals in the hospitality industry
- the steps you have already taken to progress your career goals to improve your chances of being accepted into the programme.
You may also have to undertake an interview.
Selection process
If the number of applicants who meet the requirements exceeds the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in the order that they applied.
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 762 786.
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We’re known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We’ve earned the highest ratings from the New Zealand Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you’ll gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.