Overview
If you love the idea of getting to work with people, food, coffee and drinks, this hands-on Certificate III in Hospitality will prepare you for a career in food and beverage.
Career opportunities, include:
- cafe worker
- front of house
- small cafe owner/operator
- customer service assistant
- waiter
- barista
Pathways to further study:
- SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management.
This is a Free TAFE course
Students who are eligible for Victorian Government subsidised training may not have to pay course tuition fees when they enrol in a Free TAFE course.
Find out about eligibility
Studying the Certificate III in Hospitality at Holmesglen
You will experience live learning in our training restaurants and develop your skills in a range of service styles.
You will develop your skills in food and beverage service, espresso coffee-making skills, bar service of alcoholic beverages and cocktails, and food and beverage knowledge. You will also learn about health and safety in the workplace, as well as how to handle complaints and communicate efficiently with your customers.
Subjects will also cover bookkeeping and running a small business.
Course structure
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| 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 |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| SITHFAB004 |
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
| SITHFAB005 |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
| SITHFAB007 |
Serve food and beverage |
| SITHFAB014 |
Provide table service of food and beverage |
| SITHFAB016 |
Provide advice on food |
| SITXCCS007 |
Enhance customer service experiences |
| SITXFSA001 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
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.
| Code | Name |
|---|
| 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 |
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| SITHFAB004 | Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
| SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
| SITHFAB007 | Serve food and beverage |
| SITHFAB014 | Provide table service of food and beverage |
| SITHFAB016 | Provide advice on food |
| SITXCCS007 | Enhance customer service experiences |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
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.
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 Certificate III in Hospitality.
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Recruitment
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Fees
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
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