SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
Course Overview
SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality provides the skills and knowledge for a student to be competent in skilled operations within the hospitality industry. The course is designed to allow students maximum exposure to several career paths across different businesses located from Cairns, Tablelands to Port Douglas. Students will work alongside other staff, be supported by mentors and train in small groups on site. Training is interactive, flexible and interesting.
Volume of Learning
0.5 – 1 year
600 – 1200 hours
IMPORTANT! for School Student
Vocational education and training in Schools (VETiS) is VET undertaken by students while they are at secondary school. Students are offered education and training focused on delivering qualifications that provide the skills and knowledge required for specific industries. Students can undertake VETiS as part of their school studies. This training can be delivered by school RTOs, or students can enrol in a course at TAFE or another RTO.
If you are a school student and wishing to study SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality, please read the Student Handbook VETiS.
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SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality Course Fees (without funding)
Course cost is $3,100 per student. A $500 confirmation deposit is required (on acceptance of enrolment). Careers Training Centre will accept advance payments of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. This course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact Centrelink for any assistance.Delivery of Course
SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality is delivered by on-the-job training, off-the-job training and by the ‘self paced’ method of learning which allows you greater flexibility in choosing the times you study and the time it takes you to complete the course.Units Overview
To achieve a SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality 12 units must be completed:
- 6 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- -1 unit from the Group A
- -3 units from Group B
- -2 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
- BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
- SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITHIND003 – Use hospitality skills effectively
- SITXCOM002 – Show social and cultural sensitivity
- SITXCCS003 – Interact with customers
- SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices
Group A – Elective Units (choose minimum of 1)
- SITHIND001 – Use hygienic practices for hospitality service
- SITXFSA001 – Use hygiene practices for food safety
Group B – Elective Units (choose minimum of 3)
- SITHFAB002 – Clean and tidy bar areas
- SITHFAB003 – Operate a bar
- SITHFAB007 – Serve food and beverage
- SITXFSA002 – Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITHFAB004 – Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
- SITHFAB002 – Provide responsible service of alcohol
- SITHFAB005 – Prepare & serve espresso coffee
- BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- SITHACS001 – Clean premises and equipment
- SITXCCS002 – Provide visitor information
- BSBCMM201 – Communicate in the workplace
- SITXFIN001 – Process financial transactions
- HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
For more information on the units completed in this course, please visit the government training website: http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SIT20316
Assessment Strategy
Assessment in this course will be competency based, in that the student will be required to demonstrate competency in a range of tasks. The assessment coding which will apply is either C or NYC, where C is Competent and NYC is Not Yet Competent. Assessment procedures are transparent and address the key assessment principles of being valid, reliable, flexible, fair and cost effective. Assessment strategies encompass a range of techniques, which include, but are not limited to the use of:- Direct observation of performance
- Simulations of workplace activities
- Oral questioning
- Work portfolios
- Practical exercises
- Projects/assignments
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality TAS (if you are paying the full course amount)
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality C3G TAS (if you are eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding)
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality VETiS TAS (if you are eligible for VETiS funding)
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality SBT TAS
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality User Choice TAS
Entry Requirements
There is no age limit for SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality, but applicants should have successfully completed year 10. Mature age and students with prior learning and experience should also apply.
