Course Overview

Would you like to work in a people-oriented industry where you'll have the opportunity to build an interesting and varied career?

Hospitality staff are employed in many different environments from local cafes and bars to fine dining restaurants, resorts, hotels and casinos. The work may take place behind the scenes or front of house, interacting directly with customers.
 
In this course, you'll gain practical skills in serving and preparing food and beverages. You'll learn how to perform a range of skilled operations with a minimum level of supervision.

Serving real customers in our training restaurants enables you to perfect your skills in an authentic workplace environment. You'll enhance your employability and be able to join the hospitality industry with confidence.

You may enrol in individual units.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Hospitality.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Kitchen Hand
• Kitchen Attendant
• Food and Beverage Attendant
• Waiter
• Barperson

Entry Requirements

• Have an interest in the hospitality industry
• Attendance at an interview
• Candidates may be required to complete a literacy/numeracy assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available for this course.  Please contact your selected campus to discuss

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes tests, assignments and practical work.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate III in Hospitality Commercial Cookery
• Certificate IV in Hospitality
• Diploma of Hospitality

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

  

Unit Code	Unit Description	Hours
Core Units SITHIND001B	Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge	25
SITXCOM001A	Work with colleagues and customers	25
SITXCOM002A	Work in a socially diverse environment	20
SITXOHS001B	Follow health, safety and security procedures	12
SITXOHS002A	Follow workplace hygiene procedures	15
SITXCCS002A	Provide quality customer service	40
SITHIND003A	Provide and co-ordinate hospitality service	0
SITXHRM001A	Coach others in job skills	20
Elective Units SITXCOM004A	Communicate on the telephone	5
SITHFAB003A	Serve food and beverage to customers	80
SITHFAB002C	Operate a bar	35
SITXFIN001A	Process financial transactions	25
SITHFAB001C	Clean and tidy bar area	12
SITHFAB004A	Provide food and beverage service	110
SITHFAB005A	Provide table service of alcholic beverages	50
SITHFAB009A	Provide responsible service of alcohol	10
SITHFAB010C	Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages	20
SITHFB012B	Prepare and serve espresso coffee	30
SITHCC001B	Organise and prepare food	20
SITHCC002A	Present food	6
SITHCC003B	Receive and store kitchen supplies	10
SITHCC004B	Clean and maintain kitchen premises	13
SITHCC004A	Use basic methods of cookery	45
SITHCCC027A	Prepare, cook and serve food and food services	50
SITXENV001A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practice	20

Please contact the selected campus for the electives they will be offering.