SIT30622 - Certificate III in Hospitality

Version Effective: 2nd of September, 2024

Course Details

Course Summary

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.

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.

Students will require access to a computer with internet 

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $5,190.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $2,205.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,845.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $346.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $147.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $260.00 (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 3: Certificate III

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 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.

Course Structures
On Campus

6 months - three days per week

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service requires the completion of 36 complete service periods. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Please be aware of pre-requisite units for food and beverage units. These pre-requisite units must be delivered and assessed prior to commencement of relevant units. 

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 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
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage More Information Training.gov Details
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
1 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
1 SITHIND008 - Work effectively in hospitality service
1 SITXCCS014 - Provide service to customers
1 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
1 SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills

Unit Code Unit Name
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus

12 months - one day per week

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service. requires the completion of 36 complete service periods.

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Please be aware of pre-requisite units for food and beverage units. These pre-requisite units must be delivered and assessed prior to commencement of relevant units. 

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 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
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage More Information Training.gov Details
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Trainees

12 months. Trainees must be employed part time or full time. 

  • Mixed Mode
Core

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service. requires the completion of 36 complete service periods.

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Please be aware of pre-requisite units for food and beverage units. These pre-requisite units must be delivered and assessed prior to commencement of relevant units. 

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 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
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information More Information Training.gov Details
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
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
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Project
RPL
Other
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

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

Trainees

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

Trainees

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
Trainees
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