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.

Entry Requirements

CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

Students undertaking this qualification MUST be working within industry (paid or voluntary) for their practical assessment sign off and required 36 restaurant services. Noting that an industry supervisor must have relevant qualification or experience (minimum 3 years) of the course content. Evidence of suitable industry supervision will be required. 

During Your Study:

• Students must be working in the hospitality industry to obtain a number of the required 36 service periods.
• Students must have access to a computer with internet and have basic computer skills
• 36 service periods are required for this qualification
• Please note, where undertaking Campus based delivery, minimum student numbers are required to be met prior to course commencement 

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

Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

For campus-based students, some of the required 36 services will be provided within CQ University's Training Restaurants. 

For the following course structures, placement within industry will be required to complete 36 service periods. Placement must be within a food and beverage outlet  such as a pub, club, cafes or restaurants. Placement can be paid or voluntary. This placement is to be organised by the student.  

• On campus - with Vocational Placement
• Online - with Vocational Placement
• Trinity College Gladstone - On campus - with Vocational Placement  

Course Details

Admission Codes

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality 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.