SIT30622 – Certificate III in Hospitality
NEXT COURSE STARTS: TBC
DURATION: 14 weeks
WORK PLACEMENT: None
SUBSIDISED PRICES: Price on application
FULL FEE: $6810
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: See below
LOCATION: ITeC Academy, Wollongong
Prepare for a career in the hospitality industry.
Undertake the Cert III in Hospitality course in ITeC’s well-appointed training kitchen and gain real-life hospitality experience in our onsite training cafe The Fox & The Miller. This is a hospitality industry course that prepares you for the real world.
Our Cert 3 in Hospitality course covers all aspects of working in such a diverse industry to provide a sound knowledge of industry operations. Understanding the requirements of a recipe, gathering everything you need for a service period, how to work effectively within a team but most importantly creating food that is exciting and not boring.
In the Certificate III in Hospitality you will undertake:
• Practical activities to develop skills & knowledge in a food & beverage environment.
• Learn to work with others in a diverse industry developing customer service & communication skills.
• Learn & reflect by applying thinking, problem-solving skills, plan & applying time management strategies.
What you will learn?
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Food and drink preparation
Students will learn the fundamentals of food and drink preparation including how to operate ITeC’s commercial coffee machine by creating silky and luscious coffee, deliver high quality customer service, preparing a variety of non-alcoholic beverages using industry standard equipment, prepare and present simple dishes, sandwiches, appetisers, salads and more.
Food safety and equipment
Students will learn the importance of food safety through maintaining a clean working environment. Maintaining equipment in order to retain correct functionality and cleanliness. Observing food hazards and demonstrating how to eliminate them. Understanding the importance of following hygiene procedures, being aware of bacterial hazards and use hygienic practices for food safety.
WHS and legislation
Students will learn the importance of legislative requirements, rules and regulations and other requirements while working in the hospitality industry. They will also learn about Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislations, guidelines and requirements.
Course Units
Core Units
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
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
Elective Units
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches*
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads*
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes*
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment*
SITHFAB027 Serve food and beverage*
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee*
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages*
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock*
* Pre-requisite: SITXFSA005
Entry Requirements
• Good internet knowledge and ready access to the internet.
• Able to use a computer and have sound digital literacy skills.
• Reading and writing skills to answer assessment questions.
• Preferably has own computer/device compatible to course requirements.
*Technology requirements – Contact ITeC Academy at enquiries@itecacademy.edu.au if you require assistance with technology requirements to complete this course.
Career Opportunities
Job roles may include cook, catering, customer service, waiter/waitress, restuarant Maitre D’, sandwich artist, barista and many more.
Present dishes
ITeC kitchen facilities
Use a commercial machine
Work in a kitchen
Prepare appetisers
Supportive environment
Coach others in job skills
Prepare appetisers
Barista training
Cooking
Non-alcoholic beverages
Customer service
Prepare simple dishes
Prepare & present
Cook simple dishes
Prepare meals
Cook simple dishes
Prepare sandwiches
Kitchen training room
Use hygienic practices
Work effectively
Present simple dishes
The Tutor >>
Adriana Manfredi
Tutor - Hospitality & Barista
Adriana is a qualified Chef who has been working in professional kitchens for over a decade. She specialises in special occasion cakes and authentic Italian desserts at Adriana Manfredi Cakes. When she isn’t baking up a storm, Adriana can be found in our training kitchen teaching students all about the Hospitality industry.
Adriana was nothing short of an amazing, talented, knowledgeable trainer and made each and every day achievable with her warmth and wit.
Work Experience >>
The Fox & The Miller
Gain skills and experience working at ITeC’s new student cafe
The Fox & The Miller Cafe will be operating out of ITeC’s Hospitality Training Kitchen. Run by ITeC’s Hospitality students. Students will be responsible for stock, taking orders, meal preparation and cooking, customer service and much more. Running the cafe will give students valuable “real life” hands on training experience to get job ready for work in the hospitality industry.
* This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government through the Smart and Skilled program.