Overview
This course is a perfect start to experience the hospitality industry. You will gain the foundation skills to build your knowledge and practical understanding of this exciting industry. You will be involved in a variety of hospitality settings gaining real experience in both front of house (restaurant, café, bar) and back of house (kitchen). On successful completion of this course you may have the opportunity to continue to the Certificate III in Hospitality, where you will further build your back of house and front of house knowledge and practical skills with real industry experience, taking you to the next level of a rewarding career.
Course highlights include:
- pathway to a traineeship
- industry supported
- mobile food truck for training and pop-up events.
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
When You Can Start
If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team
Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.
When You Can Enrol
On-campus: Enquire Now for more course information page.
If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team..
- Traineeship: Please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) as your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn
Duration
2 terms
Requirements
This course is available to you if you are a new entrant to the industry or have an interest in obtaining a career pathway in the hospitality industry.
You will be required to complete the unit SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety prior to commencing cookery/beverage units. This unit is delivered as part of the training for the qualification.
Students will be required to have a level of physical fitness suitable for work in hospitality and kitchen environments, i.e students will be standing for long periods of time. Manual handling such as kneeling, lifting, reaching, grabbing, mixing and stirring will also be required when cleaning, collecting ingredients, using equipment, for food preparation. Students must be able to independently prepare food items using suitable fixed, manual/hand held equipment. Students will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and service areas as part of their coursework.
It is recommended that you have your own laptop or have access to a computer and the internet for at-home and online learning studies. Laptops are available for on-campus student use if required. Access to the LIRNspace is also available to students.
You will be required to purchase an industry standard uniform, to be worn only on restaurant days or service periods, which consists of: Black long-sleeved collared shirt or black plain t-shirt; and Long black pants, and Black enclosed lace-up shoes.
Restaurant service periods and/or work placement is a requirement of this course.
Field Placement
This course includes the opportunity for optional industry placement. You'll be able to work with an employer to gain hands-on, relevant industry skills. This will help you gain a broader understanding of the industry, and build direct connections and networks with employers.
- All students are encouraged to seek out experience in a real work environment, giving students opportunities for hands-on experience to support their formal learning. Opportunities are available in a variety of establishments in your local region.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 service periods (shifts) in SITHIND007 - Use hospitality skills effectively.
- It is highly recommended that you undertake a placement in a commercial industry-based hospitality environment. You are able to complete the service periods by mixing the timetabled on-campus service periods with work placement.
Assessment
The assessments will include the validation of underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different learner needs will be selected.