courses/

SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality

DurationThere are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Location
Gladstone and
Study modeOn Campus, Mixed Mode, Online, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units12
Low-Fee course for eligible applicants.

Overview

Do you love talking and meeting new people? Have you thought of a career in the hospitality industry? This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.

Learn basic skills and knowledge in a range of activities and functions required in hospitality. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. This program can be completed as part of a traineeship. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a defined and limited range of hospitality operational skills. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using practical skills and basic industry knowledge. They work under direct supervision.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

You will be required to supply your own polo shirt and enclosed footwear (black school shoes are suitable) for this course.

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Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. Possible job titles include a bar attendant, café attendant, catering assistant, food and beverage attendant, front office assistant, porter, room attendant.

Structure & Availability

On Campus

Duration:

6 months


Module 1 - Work safely and hygienically

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety

Module 2 - Clean and sustainable workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB001Clean and tidy bar areas
BSBSUS201Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

Module 3 - Making beverages

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Module 4 - Working as a global team

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others

Module 5 - Source and share hospitality information

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Module 6 - Hospitality in the Workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCCS003Interact with customers
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus

Duration:

12 months


Module 1 - Work safely and hygienically

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety

Module 2 - Clean and sustainable workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB001Clean and tidy bar areas
BSBSUS201Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

Module 3 - Making beverages

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Module 4 - Working as a global team

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity

Module 5 - Source and share hospitality information

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Module 6 - Hospitality in the Workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCCS003Interact with customers
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively

TRAINEES (USER CHOICE)

Duration:

12 months part time. Students must be working in industry.


Module 1 - Work safely and hygienically

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices

Module 2 - Clean and sustainable workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBSUS201Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
SITHFAB001Clean and tidy bar areas

Module 3 - Making beverages

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

Module 4 - Working as a global team

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others

Module 5 - Source and share hospitality information

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace

Module 6 - Hospitality in the Workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively
SITXCCS003Interact with customers

Other Electives

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXFSA002Participate in safe food handling practices

Start TAFE Now (STN) – Bowen State High School

Duration:

12 months


Module 1 - Work safely and hygienically

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices

Module 2 - Clean and sustainable workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBSUS201Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
SITHFAB001Clean and tidy bar areas

Module 3 - Making beverages

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

Module 4 - Working as a global team

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others

Module 5 - Source and share hospitality information

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace

Module 6 - Hospitality in the Workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively
SITXCCS003Interact with customers

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Emerald Christian College

Duration:

12 months


Module 1 - Work safely and hygienically

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices

Module 2 - Clean and sustainable workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBSUS201Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
SITHFAB001Clean and tidy bar areas

Module 3 - Making beverages

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB005Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

Module 4 - Working as a global team

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others

Module 5 - Source and share hospitality information

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace

Module 6 - Hospitality in the Workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively
SITXCCS003Interact with customers

Start TAFE Now (STN) – Kairos Community College

Duration:

12 months


Module 1 - Work safely and hygienically

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices
SITXFSA001Use hygienic practices for food safety

Module 2 - Clean and sustainable workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB001Clean and tidy bar areas
BSBSUS201Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

Module 3 - Making beverages

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB004Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

Module 4 - Working as a global team

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others

Module 5 - Source and share hospitality information

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Module 6 - Hospitality in the Workplace

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCCS003Interact with customers
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively

Required Unit

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHFAB002Provide responsible service of alcohol

Food Services Skill Set

Duration:

20 weeks


Required Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXCCS003Interact with customers
SITHIND003Use hospitality skills effectively
SITHIND002Source and use information on the hospitality industry
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others
SITXWHS001Participate in safe work practices

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus

IntakeLocations
February, 2023On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
March, 2023On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
April, 2023On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
May, 2023On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
June, 2023On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay City, Rockhampton City

On Campus

IntakeLocations
February, 2023On-campus, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
March, 2023On-campus, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
April, 2023On-campus, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
May, 2023On-campus, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
July, 2023On-campus, Mackay City, Rockhampton City
August, 2023On-campus, Mackay City, Rockhampton City

This course has no residential schools.

Practical skills must be demonstrated in an operational food and beverage outlet or simulated environment such as a pubs, clubs cafes or restaurants.Students not currently working in the industry, or who do not have access to workplace simulated environments will need to discuss this with the teaching team.

Requirements

Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements for this qualification.

Fees & Scholarships

2023 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$3,312
Fee for service per unit$276
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$50.20
Co-Contribution Fee$1,320
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$804
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$110
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$67

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$3,480
Fee for service per unit$290
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$5
Co-Contribution Fee$1,392
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$864
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$116
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$72
RPL Fee for service per Unit$145

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding.

For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.

If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

How to apply

We appreciate your interest in the Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316). CQUni TAFE is actively working on a fresh program for this Certificate. While a specific release date is not yet confirmed, by registering your interest, we will ensure you receive updates as soon as applications become available.

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