Certificate III in Hospitality

SIT30622

The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality is a nationally recognized qualification designed for individuals aiming to develop practical skills and knowledge in the hospitality industry. This course prepares students for various roles in establishments such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Course Overview:

The 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 judgment, they work with some independence and under limited supervision, guided by plans, policies, and procedures.

Duration and Delivery:

A traineeship is a structured training program that combines paid work with formal training. It’s designed to help people gain practical experience and a nationally recognized qualification at the same time.

Here’s how it works:

On-the-job training:

  • You work for an employer in a real job.
  • You learn hands-on skills while doing your day-to-day tasks.

Off-the-job training:

  • You study with a Registered Training Organisation, us the Adelaide Institute of Hospitality
  • This is where you learn the theory and technical side of the job (training is provided on and off the job in conjunction with employer training and support)

The course duration is typically 18 months.

You might be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and are:

  1. an Australian or New Zealand citizen
  2. a permanent Australian resident or
  3. an eligible visa holder.

You also need to be:

For adult learners

  • 16 years or over and not enrolled at school (employed in a Training Contract) or

For those still at school

  • enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12 and employed in a Training Contract that combines VET and SACE or school-based curriculum

Participant Eligibility Criteria apply, visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for criteria.

Funded gap fee: $250.00 per year of contract of training (billed to employer)

Fee for service: $3,000.00 per student

Core Units:

The course comprises of 6 core units:

  • SITHIND006: Source and use information on the hospitality industry
  • SITXWHS005: Participate in safe work practices
  • SITXCCS014: Provide service to customers
  • SITXCOM007: Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • SITXHRM007: Coach others in job skills
  • SITHIND008: Work effectively in hospitality service

And 9 electives units which are selected based on the students age, experience, job responsibilities, interest and employer needs.