Courses

Certificate IV in Hospitality (superseded)

SIT40313
General Description: 

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with sound knowledge of industry operations. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. Many individuals have supervisory responsibilities and plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members.

Career Opportunities: 

Job roles

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a team leader or supervisor in hospitality organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

Possible job titles include:

  • bar supervisor or team leader
  • concierge
  • duty manager
  • food and beverage supervisor or team leader
  • forecast analyst (accommodation services)
  • front office supervisor or team leader
  • housekeeping supervisor or team leader
  • gaming supervisor or team leader
  • reservation analyst
  • shift manager.
  • Course Duration: 

    Ordinarily this training course can take between 0.5 months -2 years in order to complete, determined by your own personal circumstances and also the mode of study you pick. For instance, if you were to do this course online and regularly allocate time to complete the tasks and assignments every week you could possibly complete the course well before schedule.

    Method of Study: 

    In-class study provides a structured educational experience and traditional face-to-face contact with your trainers, teachers, lecturers and peers. Online, Correspondence and Distance Education programs give you the chance to study from anywhere, anytime! This can be the best choice if you require flexibility and simply cannot commit to participating in regular classes. You may study at your very own tempo and finish your study course primarily based on your own personal lifestyle.

    Course Category: 

    This course belongs within the Hospitality, Barista, RSA and Tourism grouping of courses. Food and Hospitality is the study of organizing, presenting and providing food and refreshments, and serving up hospitality services. The primary function of this field of education and learning is to build an awareness of the preparation of meals and refreshments, and the supply of hospitality products and services such as front office procedures, housekeeping services and food and beverage services. Courses in this area incorporate: Hospitality, Coffee Making, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food and Beverage Service, Baking and pastry making, Cooking and Food Hygiene for starters. Tourism is the study regarding the composition and functions of the travel related industry, tour guiding, and ticketing and reservation procedures. The primary goal of this particular field of education and learning is to build the skill to plan, direct and arrange tourism operations so that a top quality service is presented efficiently and effectively. What's more, it entails developing knowledge of the theories of advertising travel related 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
    • Workplace Assessments
    • Projects
    Articulation: 

    After achieving SIT40313 Certificate IV in Hospitality, individuals could progress to SIT50313 Diploma of Hospitality, or to Diploma qualifications in any service industry field

    Modules/units: 

    Total number of units = 21
    9 core units plus
    12 elective units, consisting of

  • 1 units from the Group A
  • 7 units from the Group B
  • 4 units from the Group B, elsewhere in SIT12 Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

    Core units

    BSBDIV501A Manage diversity in the workplace
    SITHIND301 Work effectively in hospitality service
    SITXCCS401 Enhance the customer service experience
    SITXCOM401 Manage conflict
    SITXFIN402 Manage finances within a budget
    SITXHRM301 Coach others in job skills
    SITXHRM402 Lead and manage people
    SITXMGT401 Monitor work operations
    SITXWHS401 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

    Elective units

    Group A

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

    Group B
    Accommodation

    SITHACS101 Clean premises and equipment
    SITHACS201 Provide housekeeping services to guests
    SITHACS202 Prepare rooms for guests
    SITHACS203 Launder linen and guests clothes
    SITHACS204 Provide porter services
    SITHACS301 Provide valet service
    SITHACS302 Conduct night audit
    SITHACS303 Provide accommodation reception services

    Administration

    BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
    BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

    Client and Customer Service

    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information
    SITXCCS301 Provide lost and found services
    SITXCCS302 Provide club reception services

    Communication and Teamwork

    BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

    Computer Operations and ICT Management

    BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
    BSBITA401A Design databases
    BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
    BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
    BSBITU301A Create and use databases
    BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations
    BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents
    BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets

    E-Business

    BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website

    Environmental Sustainability

    BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

    Events

    SITXEVT302 Process and monitor event registrations
    SITXEVT303 Coordinate on-site event registrations

    Finance

    BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
    BSBFIA302A Process payroll
    BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports
    SITXFIN401 Interpret financial information

    Food and Beverage

    SIRRRPK006A Recommend liquor products
    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 *
    SITHFAB303 Prepare and serve cocktails *^
    SITHFAB307 Provide table service of food and beverage *^
    SITHFAB308 Provide silver service *
    SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food
    *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 ›
    ›Prerequisite is SITHGAM201 Provide responsible gambling services

    Tourism Sales and Operations

    SITTTSL305 Process reservations
    SITTTSL308 Use a computerised reservations or operations system

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

    Concierge

    BSBITU201A Process simple word processed documents
    SITHACS204 Provide porter services
    SITHACS301 Provide valet service
    SITTIND201 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
    SITTTSL202 Access and interpret product information
    SITTTSL307 Process travel-related documentation
    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information
    SITXCCS301 Provide lost and found services

    Food and beverage supervisor

    SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    SITHFAB307 Provide table service of food and beverage
    SITHFAB309 Provide advice on food
    SITXHRM401 Roster staff
    SITXWHS301 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

    Front office supervisor

    BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
    BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
    SITHACS303 Provide accommodation reception services
    SITTTSL305 Process reservations
    SITTTSL308 Use a computerised reservations or operations system
    SITXCCS201 Provide visitor information
    SITXCRI401 Respond to a customer in crisis
    SITXFIN201 Process financial transactions
    SITXHRM401 Roster staff

    Gaming supervisor in a club, hotel or casino

    BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
    SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    SITHFAB202 Operate a bar
    SITHGAM201 Provide responsible gambling services
    SITHGAM202 Attend gaming machines
    SITHGAM203 Operate a TAB outlet
    SITHGAM204 Conduct Keno games
    SITHGAM301 Analyse and report on gaming machine data
    SITXHRM401 Roster staff
    SITXWHS301 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

  • 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- $2340

    Second qualification- 2730

    Concession- $240

    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 - $7000
    Payment Plans Available**
    **conditions apply