SIT20322 - Certificate II in Hospitality

Version Effective: 7th of September, 2026
Course Details

Course Summary

Develop practical hospitality industry knowledge and skills to prepare you for entry level roles in settings such as cafes, restaurants, bars and other hospitality venues. Through simulated training you will learn to prepare espresso, responsibly serve alcohol, and handle food safely.

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.

Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy

To help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.

Entry Requirements

Commencing Start TAFE Now students must be in either Year 10 (and 15 years of age before commencement date) or Year 11. 

Start TAFE Now students must supply a completed and signed Start Study Now Authorisation form.

Requirements - During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

PPE and Resource Requirements

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

Students must wear appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in kitchens, restaurants and training areas. PPE is required to help keep students safe in practical learning environments.

What to wear:

For class 

  • Footwear - Closed in black shoes (enclosed toe)
  • Bottoms: Black knee length shorts or skirts, or long black dress pants
  • Tops: Plain black polo or t-shirt (no images)

For service days

  • Footwear: Closed in black shoes (enclosed toe)
  • Bottoms: black knee length shorts or skirts, or long black dress pants
  • Top: plain black or white button shirt or blouse (short sleeved or ¾ sleeve)

Not permitted:             

  • Leggings, jeans, short shorts. singlets, cargo pants, or tops that expose the body 

Inherent Requirements

Students undertaking SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality must possess the physical, behavioural, communication and cognitive capabilities necessary to participate safely and effectively in hospitality learning and workplace environments. This includes the ability to communicate with customers and colleagues, follow workplace instructions, perform routine hospitality tasks, comply with work health and safety and hygiene requirements, work collaboratively with others, and undertake required learning and assessment activities.

Other Requirements

12 service periods are required for this qualification 

Please note, on campus-based delivery requires minimum student numbers to be met prior to course commencement 

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,744.00 (2026)
$3,900.00 (2027)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,500.00 (2026)
$1,584.00 (2027)
Subsidised Concession Fee $948.00 (2026)
$1,008.00 (2027)
Fee for service per unit $312.00 (2026)
$325.00 (2027)
Subsidised full fee per unit $125.00 (2026)
$132.00 (2027)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $234.00 (2026)
$244.00 (2027)
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

SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality 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

This course is available to study over 36 weeks part-time with students participating in on-campus training one day per week. Training dates, times and locations will be provided to students upon admittance to the course. To develop hospitality skills student must participate in 12 service periods which can be completed during on campus restaurant service or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. This course is competency based, so it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

The Certificate II in Hospitality has been designed to combine hands-on practical training with industry-relevant knowledge, helping students build the foundational skills required for a career in the hospitality industry.

You will gain hands-on experience in a real-world simulated learning environment, performing routine hospitality tasks while developing practical skills in preparing and serving espresso coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. Students will also complete training to meet the requirements for the responsible service of alcohol. Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to handle food safely, maintain workplace health and safety standards, and participate in sustainable workplace practices. Additionally, you will build strong customer service skills to create positive guest experiences, communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, and work with cultural awareness when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

 

 

  • On-campus
Group 1

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite unit for SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee. The pre-requisite unit must be fully completed prior to the commencement of SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee.

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. 

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
Group 2

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

The pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be fully completed prior to the commencement of SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages.

SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
Group 3

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

 

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
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

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


Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus

This course is available to study over 36 weeks part-time with students participating in on-campus training one day per week. Training dates, times and locations will be provided to students upon admittance to the course. To develop hospitality skills student must participate in 12 service periods which can be completed during on campus restaurant service or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. This course is competency based, so it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

The Certificate II in Hospitality has been designed to combine hands-on practical training with industry-relevant knowledge, helping students build the foundational skills required for a career in the hospitality industry.

You will gain hands-on experience in a real-world simulated learning environment, performing routine hospitality tasks while developing practical skills in preparing and serving espresso coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. Students will also complete training to meet the requirements for the responsible service of alcohol. Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to handle food safely, maintain workplace health and safety standards, and participate in sustainable workplace practices. Additionally, you will build strong customer service skills to create positive guest experiences, communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, and work with cultural awareness when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

 

  • On-campus
Group 1

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite unit for SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee.  The pre-requisite unit must be fully completed prior to the commencement of SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee.

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. 

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
Group 2

The pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be fully completed prior to the commencement of SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages.

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
Group 3

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

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
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

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


Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College - ONLINE

This course is available to study over 72 weeks part-time with students participating in on-campus training at Trinity College. Training dates, times and locations will be provided to students upon admittance to the course. To develop hospitality skills student must participate in 12 service periods which can be completed during on campus restaurant service or during the students own work/volunteer service time within the industry. This course is competency based, so it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

The Certificate II in Hospitality has been designed to combine hands-on practical training with industry-relevant knowledge, helping students build the foundational skills required for a career in the hospitality industry.

You will gain hands-on experience in a real-world simulated learning environment, performing routine hospitality tasks while developing practical skills in preparing and serving espresso coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. Students will also complete training to meet the requirements for the responsible service of alcohol. Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to handle food safely, maintain workplace health and safety standards, and participate in sustainable workplace practices. Additionally, you will build strong customer service skills to create positive guest experiences, communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, and work with cultural awareness when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

 

  • Online
Group 1 - Year 11

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a pre-requisite unit for SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages and SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee.

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices More Information Training.gov Details
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety More Information Training.gov Details
Group 2 -Year 11

The pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be fully completed prior to the commencement of SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee. 

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. 

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol More Information Training.gov Details
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee More Information Training.gov Details
Group 3 - Year 11

The pre-requisite unit, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety must be fully completed prior to the commencement of SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages.

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills More Information Training.gov Details
Group 4 - Year 11

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

SITXCCS011 Interact with customers More Information Training.gov Details
Group 5 - Year 12

Students, please enroll into one full cluster at a time in the order outlined.
Partial cluster enrolment is permitted if credit has been applied for the other units in the cluster.   All other requests for partial cluster enrolment will be denied unless written approval has been provided by the teaching team.  Refrain from enrolling into subsequent clusters until written approval has been provided by the teaching team.

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others More Information Training.gov Details
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity More Information Training.gov Details
Group 6 - Year 12
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 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
3 SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol
5 SITHFAB025 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee
6 SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
7 BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
8 SITXCCS011 - Interact with customers
9 BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
10 SITXCOM007 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
11 SITHIND006 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
12 BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices

Unit Code Unit Name
SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively

Trainees

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

  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
Core

SITHIND007 Use hospitality skills effectively. requires the completion of 12 complete service periods. 

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


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

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

March: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College - ONLINE
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

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College - ONLINE
Trainees

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

On Campus
On-campus
Mackay City

July: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

July: Full Time/Part Time

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

February: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

April: Full Time/Part Time

July: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College - ONLINE
Trainees

Domestic 2027 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
On-campus
Mackay City

February: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Trinity College - ONLINE
Online
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
Trainees
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