SIT30622 - Certificate III in Hospitality

Version Effective: 3rd of March, 2025

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 are required to undertake 36 service periods for this qualification. Whilst some of these service periods may be completed on campus at CQUniversity Training Restaurant, the majority of services will need to be completed in industry. Students therefore must have a job within industry to undertake these required services. 

 

ADDITIONAL STUDY REQUIREMENTS

Students will require access to a computer with internet and have basic/intermediate computer skills.

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 $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

20 weeks - three days per week

  • On-campus
Core

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service requires the completion of 36 complete service periods. Whilst some of these service periods may be completed on campus at CQUniversity Training Restaurant, the majority of services will need to be completed in industry. Students therefore must have a job within industry to undertake these required services. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 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
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 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 some food and beverage units (SITXFSA005, SITHFAB021). These pre-requisite units must be delivered and assessed prior to commencement of relevant 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
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 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 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
6 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
7 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
8 SITHIND008 - Work effectively in hospitality service
9 SITXCCS014 - Provide service to customers
10 SITHFAB034 - Provide table service of food and beverage
11 SITHFAB023 - Operate a bar
12 SITXFIN007 - Process financial transactions
13 SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
14 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
15 SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills


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.  Whilst some of these service periods may be completed on campus at CQUniversity Training Restaurant, the majority of services will need to be completed in industry. Students therefore must have a job within industry to undertake these required services. 

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 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
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 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 some food and beverage units (SITXFSA005, SITHFAB021). 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
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol 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
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITXWHS005 - Participate in safe work practices
2 SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
4 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
6 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
7 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
8 SITHIND008 - Work effectively in hospitality service
9 SITXCCS014 - Provide service to customers
10 SITHFAB034 - Provide table service of food and beverage
11 SITHFAB023 - Operate a bar
12 SITXFIN007 - Process financial transactions
13 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
14 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
15 SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills

Unit Code Unit Name
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

Trainees

12 months. Trainees must be employed full time or part time employed with a registered training contract. 

  • Mixed Mode
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
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity 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
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 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 some food and beverage units (SITXFSA005, SITHFAB021). These pre-requisite units must be delivered and assessed prior to commencement of relevant 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
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 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 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
6 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
7 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
8 SITHIND008 - Work effectively in hospitality service
9 SITXCCS014 - Provide service to customers
10 SITHFAB034 - Provide table service of food and beverage
11 SITHFAB023 - Operate a bar
12 SITXFIN007 - Process financial transactions
13 SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
14 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
15 SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills


Trinity College - Gladstone - Campus based

This course is typically delivered over a 20-week period. Students entering this program will have 8 credit transfers from previously completed SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality.

However, as it is competency based, it may also be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. The delivery mode will be face to face delivery on campus, three days per week. Work simulation and tasks will be undertaken to confirm competency.

The rationale for this time allocation is:

* Self-paced/online study        300 hours (15 hours per week)
* On campus training               100 hours (5 hours per week)
* Practical Skills Training          180 hours (36 x 5 hours per service)
* Assessment Preparation        40 hours (2 hours per week)

Total: hours: 620 hours

Some students may also progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge and skills as they would be able to apply actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

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 participate in services both on school campus and off.

Students are provided with learning and assessment materials through Moodle.

  • Online
  • On-campus
  • Mixed Mode
Core

Credit transfer of previously completed Core units: SITXWHS005, SITXCOM007, SITHIND006

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service More Information Training.gov Details
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
Electives

Pre-requisite SITXFSA005 has been previously completed in Certificate II in Hospitality and will be a credit transfer within this qualification. 

Credit transfer of previously completed elective units SITXFSA005, BSBSUS211, SITHFAB021, SITHFAB024, SITHFAB025

SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 SITHIND008 - Work effectively in hospitality service
2 SITHFAB034 - Provide table service of food and beverage
3 SITXFIN007 - Process financial transactions
4 SITXHRM007 - Coach others in job skills
5 SITXCCS014 - Provide service to customers
6 SITHFAB023 - Operate a bar
7 SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices


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
Trinity College - Gladstone - Campus based

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
Trinity College - Gladstone - Campus based
On-campus
Gladstone

March: Full Time/Part Time

April: Full Time/Part Time

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
Trinity College - Gladstone - Campus based
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