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Certificate III in Hospitality (Fee free training)

Get Started in Hospitality with a Fee-Free Certificate III in Hospitality qualification

Duration
1 year
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NSW Smart & Skilled Program

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Certificate III in Hospitality (Fee free training) overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

There are no formal academic entry requirements for SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality.

Students must generally:

  • Be interested in working in the hospitality industry
  • Be able to participate in workplace-based learning in a hospitality venue
  • Have access to a suitable licenced venue in NSW
  • Have a valid Unique Student Identifier, known as a USI
  • Complete HINSW’s pre-enrolment review, including LLN and digital skills assessment
  • Have sufficient digital skills to access online learning through aXcelerate

Smart and Skilled eligibility generally requires students to:

  • Live or work in NSW
  • Be aged 15 years or older
  • Be no longer at school
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent Australian resident, New Zealand citizen, or eligible humanitarian visa holder

Eligibility for Smart and Skilled funding is assessed before enrolment is finalised.

System Requirements
In order to complete this online course, students will need access to the following:
  • Have access to a laptop or mobile device
  • PDF Reader
  • Suitable internet browser such as; Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer
  • Hold sound computer skills
  • Have latest operating system e.g. Windows 10, Mac OSX High Sierra, iPad ISO10 or higher
  • Have access to a unique email address. This email address cannot be used by another student as it becomes your unique login.
Existing Skills & Knowledge
Students are expected to have, or be willing to develop, the following skills and knowledge before and during enrolment in SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality.
  • Reading & Writing – Learners will need to read, interpret and complete hospitality-related documents, including menus, rosters, workplace procedures, food safety information, customer service documents, checklists, incident reports, assessment tasks and workplace forms.
  • Oral Communication – Learners will communicate clearly with trainers, supervisors, team members and customers. This may include greeting customers, answering questions, following workplace instructions, reporting issues, confirming tasks and participating in team briefings.
  • Numeracy & Mathematics – Learners will use basic numeracy skills for everyday hospitality tasks. This may include handling simple transactions, reading rosters, checking times and dates, counting stock, interpreting quantities and completing basic workplace calculations.
  • Learning Skills – Learners will be expected to participate in trainer-led learning, workplace activities, eLearning activities and assessment tasks. Students will need to follow feedback, practise skills, complete required learning activities and work towards competency across all units
  • Digital Skills – Learners will need basic digital skills to access online learning materials, use the aXcelerate learner portal, complete online activities, upload assessment evidence, communicate with trainers and monitor their course progress.
  • Teamwork – Learners will work with others in hospitality environments. This includes following directions, supporting team members, communicating professionally, maintaining customer service standards and contributing to a safe and productive workplace.
  • Self-Management – Learners will be expected to manage their own attendance, punctuality, presentation, preparation and workplace behaviour. Students must follow workplace procedures, apply food safety and hygiene practices where required, complete tasks on time and take responsibility for their own learning.
  • Support Available – HINSW identifies learner support needs during the enrolment process. Where required, additional support may be provided for language, literacy, numeracy, digital skills, workplace skill development and assessment preparation.

SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality is suitable for people who want to start or build a career in the hospitality industry.

This qualification is ideal for students who want to gain practical skills and workplace experience in venues such as hotels, pubs, clubs, cafés, restaurants, bars, event venues and catering businesses.

This program may suit:

  • People new to the hospitality industry
  • Job seekers wanting practical hospitality skills
  • Existing hospitality workers wanting a nationally recognised qualification
  • Students interested in customer service, food and beverage, venue operations or events
  • People looking for full-time or part-time work opportunities in hospitality
  • Employers wanting structured training for new or existing hospitality staff

This course is designed to help students develop the confidence, service skills and workplace behaviours needed to work effectively in real hospitality environments.

By completing SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality, students can develop the practical skills, service knowledge and workplace confidence needed to work in a range of hospitality environments.

Students will learn how to:

  • Provide quality customer service in hospitality venues
  • Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and team members
  • Work safely and professionally in busy hospitality settings
  • Follow food safety and hygiene procedures
  • Support day-to-day hospitality operations
  • Work as part of a team during service periods
  • Develop practical skills suitable for hotels, pubs, clubs, cafés, restaurants and event venues
  • Build confidence in real workplace environments
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification in hospitality

This qualification can support entry-level employment in the hospitality industry and may provide a pathway to further study or career progression in hospitality, events, cookery or venue operations.

This course includes the following nationally recognised units of competency:

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

Electives
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITHFAB023* Operate a bar

SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol

SITHFAB025* Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITHFAB027* Serve Food and beverage

SITHFAB031* Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs

SITHFAB032* Provide advice on Australian wines

BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills

Recognition of Prior Learning, known as RPL, may be available for students who already have relevant hospitality skills, workplace experience or previous training.

RPL allows eligible students to have their existing skills and knowledge assessed against the requirements of SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality.

Evidence may include:

  • previous hospitality or customer service experience
  • current or past employment in a hospitality venue
  • workplace documents, checklists, menus, rosters or service records
  • supervisor references or third-party reports
  • previous qualifications or Statements of Attainment
  • practical demonstrations or competency conversations

Approved RPL may reduce the amount of training required. Each RPL application is assessed individually before any adjustment is made to the student’s Training Plan.

The SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality program is delivered over 1 year.

Training is structured to combine practical workplace experience with formal learning, trainer support and assessment activities.

Delivery includes:

  • Workplace-based learning in a hospitality venue
  • Trainer-led learning sessions
  • Practical hospitality skills development
  • eLearning activities through aXcelerate
  • Self-directed learning
  • Workplace assessment
  • Logbook and workplace evidence collection

Students receive an individual Training Plan outlining the units of competency, delivery sequence, assessment requirements and expected completion timeframes.

The program is designed to help students build practical hospitality skills while gaining real experience in a working hospitality environment.

 

This qualification is fully subsidised for eligible learners under NSW Government Smart and Skilled funding.

This means eligible learners pay no course fees for this training.

The usual course cost for SIT30621 Certificate III in Hospitality is approximately $6,000. However, eligible learners approved under the subsidised skills program can complete the qualification with no learner contribution fee.

 

Eligibility for subsidised training is assessed before enrolment is finalised.

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