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SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality

Open doors with essential hospitality skills needed to work across a range of venues such as restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafés, and more.

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Get a head start in the thriving hospitality industry with a Certificate III in Hospitality

Do you love brightening a customer’s day with amazing service? Or maybe crafting an excellent shot of espresso? Stand out from the crowd by gaining the fundamental hospitality skills and knowledge that will help employers notice you. 

The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality will prepare you with entry-level skills in service, sales, hygiene, and operations so that you can work with some independence in a wide range of hospitality venues. With this qualification, you’ll be able to jump into roles such as a Food and Beverage Attendant, Bar Attendant, Barista or Restaurant Host in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and more. With the right practical, on-the-job experience, you could also end up working in supervisory roles or simply fast-track your career by upskilling with a Certificate IV in Hospitality.   

This course is delivered through a combination of practical and online learning assessments. To successfully satisfy the practical requirements of this course, you'll need to complete 36 practical service periods in a hospitality environment. The theoretical units of this course can be completed online through our learning platform, My eCampus. With the flexibility to pace your studies to suit your goals, you could complete your Certificate III in Hospitality qualification in 12 months or less. 

The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality is a nationally recognised course. 

Course Outcomes

When you complete the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality, you'll gain the entry-level knowledge and practical industry skills to work effectively in various hospitality roles and venues. 

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Food and Beverage Attendant

In this role, you’ll provide a high-quality and consistent standard of food and beverage set-up and service by greeting customers with a smile, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and taking payments.

Bar Attendant

Bar Attendant*

You’ll be responsible for taking drink orders, preparing, and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

*Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) must be acquired external to and are not delivered by Foundation Education and are required to work in any business providing Alcohol and/or Gaming services respectively. 

Barista

Barista

Combine customer service and an appreciation for coffee in this fast-paced role where you’ll prepare and serve high-quality espresso and steamed milk for coffee and other hot beverages.

Restaurant Host

Restaurant Host

You’ll greet guests, take them to their seats, manage their reservations and ensure dining areas are prepared to deliver positive dining experiences for patrons across a wide range of hospitality venues.  

Course snapshot
Qualification

Certificate III in Hospitality

Delivery structure

Theoretical Elements: 

Study the theoretical elements of this course, anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform. 

Practical Elements: 

36 service periods to be completed in a hospitality environment sourced by the student.

Duration

Up to 12 months

Study load
  • 36 service periods.

  • 15 course units to complete.

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Delivery Structure

Studying the Certificate III in Hospitality with Foundation Education is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs. The course is broken down into two parts:

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1. Theoretical

Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.

Components

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15 course units to complete.
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Completed online, at your own pace.

Resources required

For the online part of the course, you’ll need regular access to:

Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.

Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).

Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.

MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.

Internet browser: Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.

Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).

Office equipment:  Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.

Mobile phone with video capability or video camera: Some assessments in your course may require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.

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2. Work Placement

36 service periods to be completed in a hospitality environment sourced by the student.

Components

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36 service periods to be completed in a hospitality environment sourced by the student.
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Where required, we may assist you in identifying work placement options.

Units

Achieve your qualification by completing the following units of competency:

Certificate III in Hospitality

Cost and payment

You can pay for your course upfront via VISA/MasterCard or a bank deposit. Alternatively, we offer instalment plans that can be paid over several weeks or fortnights.

Your course fee includes

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Delivery and assessment of your qualification

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Study materials (including all resources)

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Ongoing support from our Education Team

We offer two payment methods

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Full fee upfront

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Instalment plans

For more information about the course costs, please call us on 1300 616 197.

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