Certificate III in Hospitality

A career in the hospitality industry can present you with endless career opportunities locally and abroad.

Under the guidance of industry experts, you'll learn skills in the following areas:

team work food and beverage service workplace health and safety customer service responsible service of alcohol and bar operation espresso coffee preparation food and beverage matching.

This is a traineeship course (external link) and you must be employed as a trainee in the hospitality industry.

When you finish the course, you can choose to pathway into the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

To be awarded the SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, comprising of:

• seven (7) core units, and;
• eight (8) elective units, of which:

• one (1) unit must be selected from Group A;
• five (5) units must be selected from Group B, and;
• two (2) units may be selected from Group B, Group C, elsewhere in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBWOR203 - Work effectively with others
• SITHIND002 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
• SITHIND004 - Work effectively in hospitality service
• SITXCCS006 - Provide service to customers
• SITXCOM002 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
• SITXHRM001 - Coach others in job skills
• SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Group B

• SITHFAB002 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
• SITHFAB003 - Operate a bar
• SITHFAB005 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
• SITHFAB007 - Serve food and beverage
• SITHFAB014 - Provide table service of food and beverage
• SITHFAB017 - Provide advice on food and beverage matching

Group C

Group C electives are not currently offered by the Polytechnic.

Imported

• SITHFAB019 - Plan and monitor espresso coffee service

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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 limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.