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SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality

Does the fast-paced hospitality industry excite you? Do you love to serve people? Are you passionate about the evolving world of food and drink or have been working in the industry and want to have your skills formally recognised.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
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Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
2 Years
Qualification Code
SIT30622

Free TAFE

This course is in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses list. Find out about the initiative and your eligibility

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.

  • Espresso coffee machine operator
  • Food and beverage attendant
  • Restaurant host
  • Waiter
  • Senior bar attendant
  • Function attendant
  • Function host

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

PARTICIPATE IN SAFE WORK PRACTICES
SITXWHS005
COACH OTHERS IN JOB SKILLS
SITXHRM007
SHOW SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
SITXCOM007
PROVIDE SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS
SITXCCS014
WORK EFFECTIVELY IN HOSPITALITY SERVICE
SITHIND008
SOURCE AND USE INFORMATION ON THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
SITHIND006
RECEIVE, STORE AND MAINTAIN STOCK
SITXINV006
PARTICIPATE IN SAFE FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES
SITXFSA006
USE HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR FOOD SAFETY
SITXFSA005
CLEAN KITCHEN PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
SITHKOP009
PROVIDE ADVICE ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE MATCHING
SITHFAB037
PROVIDE ADVICE ON FOOD
SITHFAB036
PROVIDE TABLE SERVICE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SITHFAB034
PROVIDE ADVICE ON AUSTRALIAN WINES
SITHFAB032
PROVIDE ADVICE ON BEERS, SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS
SITHFAB031
SERVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SITHFAB027
PREPARE AND SERVE ESPRESSO COFFEE
SITHFAB025
OPERATE A BAR
SITHFAB023
CLEAN AND TIDY BAR AREAS
SITHFAB022
PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
SITHFAB021
PREPARE APPETISERS AND SALADS
SITHCCC028
WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS
BSBTWK201

1 day per month in class and assessor will visit student in the workplace.
Approximately 3 hours per week for non-supervised and self-directed/independent learning.

Standard requirements:  All applicants must complete a literacy and numeracy review prior to enrolment. The review is designed to assess your skills to ensure you have the foundations for successful completion of your studies. It will also enable teachers to identify any gaps in your current skills and allow them to offer additional support with literacy and/or numeracy to assist you to manage the requirements of your program.

Additional requirements: Students must be employed in the hospitality industry as a trainee. Students must be over 18 years old serve alcoholic beverages in their workplace.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LBU

National course code: SIT30622

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Hospitality
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$481$2,404$7,057

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Other study costs

Students will require a uniform. Consisting of non-slip shoes, black pants and shirt for service periods and a name badge.

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

Alternate pathway to entry can be via the completion of the Certificate II in Hospitality.
On completion applicants can apply to articulate into the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact FedTAFE on 1800 333 864.
 

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE