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 limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you can undertake further study in SIT40416 – Certificate IV in Hospitality.
Further information on this qualification can be found by contacting our Student Support Team.
You will be required to be competent in 22 units, consisting of 17 core unit and 5 elective units of competency as below.
Electives breakdown must be
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
Core units | |
BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
SITHCCC011 | Use cookery skills effectively |
SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
SITHPAT001 | Produce cakes |
SITHPAT002 | Produce gateaux, torten, and cakes |
SITHPAT003 | Produce pastries |
SITHPAT004 | Produce yeast-based bakery products |
SITHPAT005 | Produce petits fours |
SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
Elective units | |
Administration | |
BSBCMM201 | Communicate in the workplace |
TLIE1005 | Carry out basic workplace calculations |
Client and Customer Service | |
SITXCCS006 | Provide service to customers |
Commercial Cookery and Catering | |
SITHCCC015 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
Communication and Teamwork | |
SITXCOM001 | Source and present information |
SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity |
Computer Operations and ICT Management | |
BSBITU202 | Create and use spreadsheets |
BSBITU301 | Create and use databases |
BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
First Aid | |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
Food and Beverage | |
SITHFAB004 | Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
SITHFAB007 | Serve food and beverage |
Food Safety | |
SITXFSA003 | Transport and store food |
Inventory | |
SITXINV001 | Receive and store stock |
SITXINV003 | Purchase goods |
Kitchen Operations | |
SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
Work Health and Safety | |
SITXWHS002 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks |
Working in Industry | |
SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
No Licensing
At Train N Trade we understand that not every person learns the same way or at the same pace. That’s why when you do this course with us, we will ensure that we identify and attend to any Language, Literacy or Numeracy short falls you may have. We will also look at your computer skills and literacy and ensure that you are at a level that is suited for the course, and if not, then we will dedicate additional time and effort to bring you up to speed. Before commencing any of our courses you are required to sit an LLN course and may be asked about your computer habits and required to complete some foundational computer skills. This exercise will help us to identify any LLN or computer skill shortages you may have and make sure that we are able to help you to get up to speed.
Credit Transfer involves the awarding of credit towards a qualification, granted to participants on the basis of outcomes gained through participation in courses with another RTO.
Credit Transfer can be granted for one or more units which make up the units in a qualification or accredited course with Train n Trade.
If you believe you are entitled to Credit Transfer, please discuss this with your Trainer/Assessor who will assist you.
Surveyed graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field of education (at Certificate III qualification levels) who were satisfied with the training.
Information sourced from: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT31016
Surveyed graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field of education (at Certificate III qualification levels) who have an improved employment status, such as found work, new job, promotion, pay increase or setup/expansion of own business.
Information sourced from: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT31016
Surveyed graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field of education (at Certificate III qualification levels) who have enrolled in additional training or education.
Information sourced from: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT31016
Surveyed graduates of the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field of education (at Certificate III qualification levels) who have enrolled in additional training or education.
Information sourced from: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=SIT30616
Currently not offered
Candidates often commence courses and modules with existing knowledge, skills, and experience that are relevant to their field of study. These attributes may have been gained in educational or practical settings (paid or voluntary) both in Australia or overseas. Recognising a candidates’ prior learning involves giving them credit towards a vocational qualification for the formal and informal learning experiences they have previously completed. For example, if you have previously worked in an office, you may have gained some skills that can be used as credit toward a business administration qualification.
Essentially, RPL may mean that you do not have to complete all the modules, maybe none of them, in a given course of study to attain the full qualification.
Anyone who has previous knowledge, experience, or skills that are relevant to the course of study that they want to complete can apply for RPL, regardless of whether your training or experience was in Australia or abroad. To be successful, you need to be able to provide evidence of the skills and knowledge you have gained.
You need to have current industry experience that can be validated in order to qualify for this RPL program.
When you contact us we will help you identify your skills and advise on whether the RPL process is right for you.
Evidence of your skills and knowledge may take a variety of forms and include existing qualifications or statement of attainment you may hold from prior training, resume, references from current and past employers, work samples.
You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your competence in each unit of competency in your chosen qualification.
Your assessor will explain the documents and evidence required to be submitted to Train n Trade as part of your portfolio. You will also be required to have a detailed competency conversation with your assessor, also your assessor may choose to perform a practical observation at your work site.
You will be having a conversation covering questions for each unit with our assessor. The assessor may choose to also perform a practical observation
Where gap training is required you will need to complete a theory or practical assessment as required.
Upon successful completion of all units of competency within the qualification, you will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Qualification. Alternatively, a National Recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued for the units of competency that have been successfully completed, if you do not meet the full qualification criteria.
Free Skills ReviewCurrently not offered
Online / Mixed Mode:
Currently not offered
RPL & Skill Recognition:
Price: $2,400
Classroom Based Training:
Currently not offered