Courses

Certificate II in Hospitality (superseded)

SIT20213
General Description: 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a defined and limited range of hospitality operational skills. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using practical skills and basic industry knowledge. They work under direct supervision.

For more information regarding specific subjects with this training course contact us at info@auschs.edu.au.

Career Opportunities: 

Job Roles

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

Possible job titles include:

  • bar attendant
  • bottle shop attendant
  • café attendant
  • catering assistant
  • food and beverage attendant
  • front office assistant
  • gaming attendant
  • porter
  • room attendant
  • Course Duration: 

    Typically this study course requires between 0.5-1 year to complete, determined by your individual circumstances as well as the mode of study which you opt for. By way of example, if you decided to do this study course online and routinely allocate time and energy to complete the homework and assignments each week you could possibly finish the course well ahead of the time.

    Method of Study: 

    In-class study offers you a structured educational experience and continuous face-to-face contact with your trainers, tutors, lecturers and classmates. Online, Correspondence and Distance Education programs present you with the ability to study from just about anyplace, anytime! This can be ideal if you need flexibility and can't commit to attending traditional classes. You have the ability to study at your very own tempo and complete the training primarily based on your very own agenda. Contact us today to verify which learning method may perhaps suit you best.

    Course Category: 

    This particular course lies within the Hospitality, Barista, RSA and Tourism family of courses. Food and Hospitality is the study of making, presenting and providing food and alcoholic beverages, and serving up hospitality services. The most important purpose of this area of education is to grow an understanding of the preparation of foods and beverages, and the provision of hospitality services such as front office procedures, cleaning and food and beverage services. Courses in this field include: Hospitality, Coffee Making, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food and Beverage Service, Baking and pastry making, Cooking and Food Hygiene to name a few. Tourism is the study involving the framework and operations of the travel and leisure field, tour guiding, and ticketing and booking techniques. The most important goal of this specific area of education and learning is to build the capacity to plan, direct and arrange travel and leisure operations making sure that an excellent service is offered efficiently and effectively. What's more, it entails developing a comprehension of the theories of advertising tourism services.

    Prerequisites: 

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Recognition of Prior Learning: 

    RPL is available for each Unit of Competency based on relevant workplace experience, formal training, or other expertise. To apply for RPL, please submit documentation in portfolio form for evaluation by AusCHS assessors.

    Assessment: 

    Competency determination is made after all relevant evidence is gathered. AusCHS is receptive to evidence gathered from a variety of sources including our own assessment processes. AusCHS assessment processes include:

    • Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Transfer
    • Written/Oral Questions
    • Written reports/Portfolio Assessments
    • Scenarios
    • Role Plays
    • Projects
    Articulation: 

    After achieving SIT20213 Certificate II in Hospitality, individuals could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in the hospitality and broader service industries.

    Modules/units: 

    To achieve a Certificate II in Hospitality, 12 units must be completed:

    • all 6 core units
    • 6 elective units, consisting of
    • 1 unit from Group A
    • 3 units from Group B
    • 2 units from Group B, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

    The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

    Core units

    BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
    SITHIND201 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
    SITHIND202 Use hospitality skills effectively
    SITXCOM201 Show social and cultural sensitivity
    SITXCCS202 Interact with customers
    SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices

    Electives

    Group A

    SITHIND101 Use hygienic practices for hospitality service
    SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

    Group B
    Accommodation Services

    SITHACS101  Clean premises and equipment
    SITHACS201 Provide housekeeping services to guests
    SITHACS202 Prepare rooms for guests
    SITHACS203 Launder linen and guest clothes
    SITHACS204 Provide porter services

    Administration

    TLIE1005A Carry out basic workplace calculations

    Client and Customer Service

    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information

    Communication and Teamwork

    BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
    SITXCOM101 Source and present information

    Commercial Cookery and Catering

    SITHCCC102 Prepare simple dishes *
    SITHCCC103 Prepare sandwiches *
    SITHCCC202 Produce appetisers and salads *
    *Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

    Computer Operations and ICT Management

    BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
    BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
    BSBWOR204A Use business technology

    Environmental Sustainability

    BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

    Finance

    BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions

    Food and Beverage

    SITHFAB101 Clean and tidy bar areas *
    SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    SITHFAB202 Operate a bar *^
    SITHFAB203 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages *
    SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve espresso coffee *
    SITHFAB205 Provide room service *
    SITHFAB206 Serve food and beverage *
    *Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety
    ^Prerequisite is SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol

    Food Safety

    SITXFSA201 Participate in safe food handling practices
    SITXFSA202 Transport and store food

    Gaming

    SITHGAM201 Provide responsible gambling services
    SITHGAM202 Attend gaming machines ›
    SITHGAM203 Operate a TAB outlet ›
    SITHGAM204 Conduct Keno games ›
    ›Prerequisite is SITHGAM201 Provide responsible gambling services

    Inventory

    SITXINV201 Receive and store stock
    SITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable items*
    *Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

    Kitchen Operations

    SITHKOP101 Clean kitchen premises and equipment *
    *Prerequisite is SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

    Sales

    SIRRRPK006A Recommend liquor products
    SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services

    Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes and contexts at this level are as follows:

    Bar attendant in a club or hotel

    SITHFAB101 Clean and tidy bar areas
    SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    SITHFAB202 Operate a bar
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions
    SITXINV201 Receive and store stock

    Catering assistant

    SITHFAB206 Serve food and beverage
    SITHKOP101 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
    SITXINV201 Receive and store stock
    SITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable items

    Food and beverage attendant in a cafe

    SITHFAB203 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
    SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
    SITHFAB206 Serve food and beverage
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions
    SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services

    Gaming attendant in a club or hotel

    BSBWOR204A Use business technology
    SITHGAM201 Provide responsible gambling services
    SITHGAM202 Attend gaming machines
    SITHGAM204 Conduct Keno games
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions

    Housekeeping attendant

    BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
    SITHACS101 Clean premises and equipment
    SITHACS201 Provide housekeeping services to guests
    SITHACS202 Prepare rooms for guests
    SITXINV201 Receive and store stock

    Porter

    BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
    BSBWOR204A Use business technology
    SITHACS204 Provide porter services
    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information

    Course Fees: 

    Smart and Skilled Student Fees (Only for NSW residents)

    The cost of this course will vary based on your eligibility for a Smart and Skilled Student Fee. Eligibility criteria can be found on the Smart and Skilled website or you can call us on 1300 600 888 for further information and advice.

    First qualification- $870

    Second qualification- $1040

    Concession- $160

    Exemption- $0

    Trainees: from 2016 if you are starting a traineeship that is on the NSW Skills List, your Smart and Skilled fee for the whole qualification will not be more than $1,000.

    Fee For Service - $2500
    Payment Plans Available**
    **conditions apply