Overview
The Certificate III in Hospitality traineeship will give you the skills and knowledge to become a food and beverage attendant or work behind a bar, in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
Career opportunities, include:
- Barista/espresso coffee machine operator
- food and beverage attendant
- function attendant
- function host
- restaurant host
- senior bar attendant
- waiter
Pathways to further study:
- SIT40416 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality
- BSB52015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Studying the Certificate III in Hospitality at Holmesglen
The course is taught through a blend of online, classroom and practical workplace training.
Students will use current industry tools, equipment, documents and other resources which play an essential role in skills development to produce graduates that are industry-ready.
Through practical restaurant sessions, you will learn to work with independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. You will graduate with a range of well-developed hospitality skills such as coffee making, customer service, food and beverage service, bar attending and hygiene and safety. These skills are highly sought-after by industry and will position you to step directly into employment.
Holmesglen will also be delivering CV writing and interview workshops to students to assist with their transition into employment.
Course structure
Timetable: 1 day per month (2.5 hours approx). Timetable determined by your workplace schedule
To receive this qualification you must complete 15 units:
7 core units
8 elective units
Electives in this course have been chosen by Holmesglen based on industry feedback.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| SITXFSA001 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHIND004 |
Work effectively in hospitality service |
| SITHFAB002 |
Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| SITHIND002 |
Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITXWHS001 |
Participate in safe work practices |
| SITHFAB014 |
Provide table service of food and beverage |
| BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
| SITXCCS006 |
Provide service to customers |
| SITXCOM002 |
Show social and cultural sensitivity |
| SITHFAB007 |
Serve food and beverage |
| SITHFAB016 |
Provide advice on food |
| SITHFAB005 |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
| SITHFAB004 |
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
| SITXHRM001 |
Coach others in job skills |
| SITXINV003 |
Purchase goods |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITHIND004 | Work effectively in hospitality service |
| SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
| SITHFAB014 | Provide table service of food and beverage |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers |
| SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity |
| SITHFAB007 | Serve food and beverage |
| SITHFAB016 | Provide advice on food |
| SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
| SITHFAB004 | Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXINV003 | Purchase goods |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Students must also be employed as a trainee in a suitable workplace and have a current EPSILON number.
Holmesglen workplace assessors will undertake an inspection of the workplace to ensure the facilities and equipment are suitable and at an industry standard to provide the required training as per the training package.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality.
Connections with industry
A major strength of Holmesglen's Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery Department is our connections with industry. For many years, we have forged relationships with industry bodies such as Shared Tables, the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) and Les Toques Blanches, as well as hundreds of businesses through our workplace training.
We have created a range of 'out of the box' opportunities for our students to provide additional value and experience for their learning. These include:
chef masterclass events
Melbourne epicurean experiences
industry icon dinners
degustation wine dinners
networking opportunities with industry mentors
How to apply
Apprenticeship
Traineeships
A training contract must be completed by the employer and trainee within the first two weeks of employment.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
HCB
1300 639 888
hcb@holmesglen.edu.au
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Gov. subsidised Traineeship | $407 | |
| Concession | $81 | |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE | |
| JobTrainer eligible student | FREE | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
|
| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $100 | |
*Mandatory Materials and Activities fees are still payable by all students including students who may be eligible for Government subsidised fees or a Free TAFE course.
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.