Certificate III in Hospitality
Course Overview
RGIT Australia’s Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622) provides the skills and knowledge needed for an individual to work in many commercial hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, cafes, coffee shops and catering operations. Students will be trained to have responsibility for others and to provide technical advice and support a team.
Upon completion of this course, graduates may find employment in a wide range of roles within the hospitality industry. These may include, kitchen assistants and supervisors, bar attendants, waiters, wine waiters, front-of-house assistants, assisting and supervising in restaurants, catering operations among others.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete the following 15 units of competency to attain the qualification.
Core Units
- SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service
- SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
- SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units
- SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practices for food safety
- SITHFAB005 Prepare and Serve Espresso coffee
- SITXFIN002 Interpret financial information
- SITHFAB016 Provide advice on food
- SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
- SITHFAB001 Clean and tidy bar areas
- SITHFAB003 Operate a bar
- SITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process. If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests: – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT – Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
Pathway
- Hospitality Operation Package
Career Opportunities
This course is designed for employment as:
- kitchen assistants and supervisors
- bar attendants
- waiters
- wine waiters
- front of house assistants
- assisting and supervising in restaurants
- catering operations
Internship or Work Placement
Students are required to undertake a minimum of 200 work-based training hours consisting minimum of 36 complete service periods/shifts.