Begin a career in hospitality with this dual qualification. Choose our specialist cafe barista stream and get qualified to work across a variety of entry-level roles.
SIT20316 / SIT30616 Certificate II in Hospitality / Certificate III in Hospitality
TAFE at School Full fee | $2,035 |
Begin a career in hospitality with this dual qualification. Choose our cafe barista specialisation and get qualified to work across a variety of entry-level roles. The hospitality industry in Australia is booming with a wide range of employment opportunities available.
Learn the basic skills to work effectively and safely, increase your hospitality knowledge and skills, and boost your cultural awareness. You'll also study the lost art of real customer service and specialise as a cafe barista. Our industry-experienced teachers are ready to share their knowledge with you and will support you throughout your learning journey.
Upon successful completion of this course you'll be qualified to work across a variety of entry-level roles including barista, cafe attendant, food and beverage attendant, and catering assistant. You'll also be well placed to pursue further studies in this field.
Gain practical experience in our on-campus training restaurants where you will be serving real life customers. Experience taking orders, preparing drinks, serving food, and taking payment in a live environment.
TAFE Queensland has many industry partners including The Star, Marriott, Accor, and Hilton which allows you to personally meet the people behind the brands, keep up to date with the latest news, visit live hospitality operations, and seek guidance on how to achieve your career goals.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake vocational placement in an approved setting.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWOR203Work effectively with othersUnit code: BSBWOR203 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict. |
Work effectively with others | |
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industryUnit code: SITHIND002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use current and emerging information on the hospitality industry. This includes industry structure, technology, laws and ethical issues specifically relevant to the hospitality industry. Hospitality personnel integrate this essential knowledge on a daily basis to work effectively in the industry. |
Source and use information on the hospitality industry | |
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectivelyUnit code: SITHIND003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide effective hospitality service to customers during service periods. |
Use hospitality skills effectively | |
SITHIND004Work effectively in hospitality serviceUnit code: SITHIND004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a hospitality environment and provide service to customers during service periods. |
Work effectively in hospitality service | |
SITXCCS003Interact with customersUnit code: SITXCCS003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to deliver fundamental customer service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to greet and serve customers, and respond to a range of basic customer service enquiries, including routine customer problems. |
Interact with customers | |
SITXCCS006Provide service to customersUnit code: SITXCCS006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with and provide quality service to both internal and external customers. It requires the ability to establish rapport with customers, determine and address customer needs and expectations, and respond to complaints. |
Provide service to customers | |
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivityUnit code: SITXCOM002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be socially aware when serving customers and working with colleagues. It requires the ability to communicate with people from a range of social and cultural groups with respect and sensitivity, and to address cross-cultural misunderstandings should they arise. |
Show social and cultural sensitivity | |
SITXHRM001Coach others in job skillsUnit code: SITXHRM001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide on-the-job coaching to colleagues. It requires the ability to explain and demonstrate specific skills, knowledge and procedures and monitor the progress of colleagues until they are able to operate independently of the coach. The unit applies to experienced operational personnel and to supervisors and managers who informally train other people in new workplace skills and procedures. It applies to all tourism, hospitality and event sectors. |
Coach others in job skills | |
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practicesUnit code: SITXWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate safe work practices into own workplace activities. It requires the ability to follow predetermined health, safety and security procedures and to participate in organisational work health and safety (WHS) management practices. |
Participate in safe work practices |
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SITHCCC002Prepare and present simple dishesUnit code: SITHCCC002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and present a limited range of simple menu items following standard recipes. While some cooking may be involved, there is no requirement to use the full range of basic cookery methods. |
Prepare and present simple dishes | |
SITHCCC003Prepare and present sandwichesUnit code: SITHCCC003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and present a variety of sandwiches in a hospitality or catering organisation, such as cafes, kiosks, canteens and cafeterias, or to organisations where catering forms only a small part of the business. |
Prepare and present sandwiches | |
SITHFAB002Provide responsible service of alcoholUnit code: SITHFAB002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell or serve alcohol. Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold or served, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit, therefore, applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold or served, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries. The unit applies to all levels of sales personnel involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Those selling or serving alcohol may include food and beverage attendants; packaged liquor sales persons selling in person, over the phone or online; winery, brewery and distillery cellar door staff; and supplier sales representatives. The unit also applies to security staff who monitor customer behaviour and to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for responsible service of alcohol (RSA) management. The unit incorporates the knowledge requirements, under state and territory liquor licensing law, for employees engaged in the sale or service of alcohol. Certification requirements differ across states and territories. In some cases all people involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises must be certified in this unit. This can include the licensee and security staff. This unit covers the RSA skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders. In some cases after completion of this unit, state and territory liquor authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Provide responsible service of alcohol | |
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beveragesUnit code: SITHFAB004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and serve a range of teas, non-espresso coffees and other non-alcoholic beverages. It requires the ability to select ingredients and equipment and to use a range of methods to make and present drinks. |
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages | |
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffeeUnit code: SITHFAB005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and to use, maintain and clean espresso machines and grinders. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians. |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee | |
SITHFAB007Serve food and beverageUnit code: SITHFAB007 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to serve food and beverages to customers in a casual dining setting. It covers the fundamental technical skills required to prepare the outlet for the service period, interact with customers to take orders, serve and clear food and beverage, and complete end of service tasks. |
Serve food and beverage | |
SITXFIN001Process financial transactionsUnit code: SITXFIN001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to accept and process cash and other payments for products and services, and reconcile takings at the end of the service period or day. |
Process financial transactions | |
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safetyUnit code: SITXFSA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards. The unit applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation or bar areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and bars; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering. It applies to food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces such as cutlery, plates and bowls during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff. Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. In some States and Territories businesses are required to designate a food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in this unit through a registered training organisation. Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors. |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 01 February 2021 | 1.5 years | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | TAFE at School Full fee: $2,035 |
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
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SIT20316 / SIT30616 Certificate II in Hospitality / Certificate III in Hospitality
QCE points: 8
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