Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Hospitality

Certificate III in Hospitality

Qualification
National Code:
SIT30712
State Code:
J435
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2013
Approved Date
05/06/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
570
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 30/07/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a range of well-developed hospitality skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of industry operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members.

Job roles
This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. It provides options for specialisation in areas such as accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming. The qualification also allows an outcome for small businesses requiring multi-skilled employees.

Possible job titles include:
espresso coffee machine operator
food and beverage attendant
front desk receptionist
function attendant
function host
gaming attendant
housekeeper
restaurant host
senior bar attendant
waiter.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:
- eight (8) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- five (5) units from Group A
- two (2) units from Group A, Group B, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF784 SITXHRM301 Coach others in job skills 30 Unit of competency
WF812 SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices 15 Unit of competency
WF744 SITXCCS303 Provide service to customers 25 Unit of competency
WF748 SITXCOM201 Show social and cultural sensitivity 20 Unit of competency
WF667 SITHIND201 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 15 Unit of competency
WF779 SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety 15 Unit of competency
WF669 SITHIND301 Work effectively in hospitality service 20 Unit of competency
S8083 BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF632 SITHFAB101 Clean and tidy bar areas 15 Unit of competency
WF636 SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30 Unit of competency
WF635 SITHFAB203 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages 15 Unit of competency
WF643 SITHFAB305 Provide advice on Australian wines 35 Unit of competency
WF633 SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol 20 Unit of competency
WF637 SITHFAB205 Provide room service 15 Unit of competency
WF645 SITHFAB307 Provide table service of food and beverage 150 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from Group B to bring the total of seven (7).
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF750 SITXCOM301 Address protocol requirements 25 Unit of competency
D5097 TLIE1005A Carry out basic workplace calculations 20 Unit of competency
D0629 BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S606 SIT30707 Certificate III in Hospitality Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J618 SIT30713 Certificate III in Hospitality Qualification
VET Info Notes
This is a sample program that represents the qualification code SIT30712 taken from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package SIT12 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register Training.gov.au

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 5/06/2013
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09910) HOSPITALITY - ACCOMMODATION SERVICES (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR09900) HOSPITALITY - FOOD AND BEVERAGE (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR09920) HOSPITALITY - GAMING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR09890) HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship