SIT20322 - Certificate II in Hospitality

Version Effective: 1st of January, 2025

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of hospitality operational skills and basic industry knowledge. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

ADDITIONAL STUDY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have access to a computer with internet and have basic computer skills. 

Although not mandatory, students may find it beneficial to be working in the hospitality industry to obtain the required 12 service periods. 

 

What to wear:

For class 

  • Closed in toe (enclosed) black shoes 
  • Black knee length shorts or skirts, on long black dress pants
  • Plain black polo or t-shirt (NO images)
  • NO leggings, NO jeans, NO short shorts. NO singlets, NO cargo pants, NO tops that are exposing the body 
     

For service days

  • Plain black button shirt or blouse, short sleeved or ¾
  • Closed in toe (enclosed) black shoes 
  • Black knee length shorts or skirts, on long black dress pants
  • NO leggings, NO jeans, No short shorts. NO singlets. NO cargo pants
     

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,744.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,500.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $948.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $312.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $125.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $234.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Hospitality and Beauty
Skill Area
  • Hospitality
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Course Structures
On Campus

20 weeks (three days per week)

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during on campus Restaurant services or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite for many food and beverage units. This pre-requisite unit MUST be completed prior to the commencement of other units.

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
2 SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
3 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
4 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
6 BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
7 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
8 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
9 SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively
10 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
11 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
12 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry


Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus

40 weeks 

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively. requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during on campus Restaurant services or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. 

 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite for many food and beverage units. This pre-requisite unit MUST be completed prior to the commencement of other units.

 

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
2 SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
3 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
4 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
6 BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
7 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
8 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
9 SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively
10 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
11 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
12 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry


START TAFE NOW (STN) – Kairos College

40 weeks 

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively. requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during relevant College services or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Electives

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite for many food and beverage units. This pre-requisite unit MUST be completed prior to the commencement of other units.

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
2 SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
3 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
4 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
6 BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
7 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
8 SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively
8 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
9 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
11 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
12 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry


Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College

40 weeks 

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively. requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during relevant College services or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite for many food and beverage units. This pre-requisite unit MUST be completed prior to the commencement of other units.

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
2 SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
3 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
4 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
6 BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
7 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
8 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
9 SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively
10 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
11 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
12 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry


Trainees

12 months full time. Students must be working full or part time in industry and have a registered training contract.

  • Mixed Mode
  • Online
  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
Core

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively. requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. These service periods can be completed during on campus Restaurant services or during the students own work service. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite for many food and beverage units. This pre-requisite unit must be completed prior to the commencement of any other electives. 

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
2 SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
3 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
4 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
6 BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
7 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
8 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
9 SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively
10 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
11 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
12 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry


Start TAFE Now (STN)- Longreach State High School (Continuing only)

This course is typically delivered over 40-weeks (part time). However, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.  The time allocation for this program may also include the clustering of units of competency for delivery which allows similar or complementary content items to be delivered at the same time thus reducing duplication in content covered and therefore reducing time required. The existing skills, knowledge and experience of learners will also be taken into consideration of amount of training required for this program cohort. Credit transfer for units previously completed at a nationally recognised training organisation may also reduce the time of this program. 

The delivery mode will be face to face delivery on site at Trinity College. Work simulation and tasks will be undertaken to confirm competency.  The recommended time allocation for on campus study in this program is as follows.

 

SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality

The rationale for this time allocation is:

•  Self-paced study = 260 hours (6.5 hours per week)
•  Assessment Preparation = 80 hours (2 hours per week)
• Classroom Training = 320 hours (8 hours per week)
• Assessment = 160 (4 hours per week)

= Total: 820 hours

All students have access to teachers in class and also via email.

Allocation of non-supervised time enables the student to work at their own pace to complete online learning.

Students are provided with learning and assessment materials through Moodle.

  • Online
  • On-campus
Core

Continuing students in this program from 2024, will only be required to complete the following during 2025:

  • SITHIND007
  • SITXCCS011
  • SITXCOM007
  • SITHIND006
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Electives

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite for many food and beverage units. This pre-requisite unit must be completed prior to the commencement of any other electives. 

Continuing students in this program from 2024, will only be required to complete the following during 2025:

  • SITHCCC025
  • SITHFAB024
  • SITHFAB025
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes More Information Training.gov Details
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITHCCC025 - Prepare and present sandwiches
2 SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively
3 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
4 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
5 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
6 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
7 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Project
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

August: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

August: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

START TAFE NOW (STN) – Kairos College
On-campus
Brisbane

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

April: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College
On-campus
Gladstone

April: Full Time/Part Time

May: Full Time/Part Time

June: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

August: Full Time/Part Time

September: Full Time/Part Time

October: Full Time/Part Time

November: Full Time/Part Time

Trainees
Start TAFE Now (STN)- Longreach State High School (Continuing only)

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

START TAFE NOW (STN) – Kairos College
On-campus
Brisbane

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

April: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

April: Full Time/Part Time

Trainees
Start TAFE Now (STN)- Longreach State High School (Continuing only)

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

On Campus
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

April: Full Time/Part Time

START TAFE NOW (STN) – Kairos College
On-campus
Brisbane

February: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

Trainees
Start TAFE Now (STN)- Longreach State High School (Continuing only)
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