Certificate II in Hospitality

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, cafe, 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.

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

• 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.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

The Hospitality and Event Management industries are diverse, and this qualification allows you to multi-skill and specialise in a variety of different sectors. After successful completion of the Certificate II in Hospitality students have the option to continue on to further study.

Careers

• Food and Beverage Attendant
• Functions Attendant

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process