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    National code: SIT10222

    Certificate I in Hospitality

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    Certificate I in Hospitality
    Overview

    About this course

    Enter the bustling world of cafes, kitchens and restaurants with this exciting course. Learn to use kitchen equipment, take and fill customers' orders and build your confidence in the hospitality industry.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Prepare and package food

    • Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

    • Use kitchen equipment and clean premises

    • Provide great customer service

    • Work effectively with others

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate I level

    • The skills to work in several entry-level hospitality roles in cafes and restaurants

    • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • The ability to work as part of a team

    • Great communication skills

    • Enjoyment working with people

    • A helpful manner

    • A strong work ethic

    • Access to a computer and the internet

    • The ability to purchase a hospitality uniform (for example, dress pants, knee length skirt or long sleeve button up shirt) and enclosed shoes with non-slip soles

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

    • This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: kitchen steward, kitchen useful, bar useful, glass runner, food runner and housekeeping assistant.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate I in Hospitality does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Certificate I in Hospitality does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study0 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    The Certificate I in Hospitality does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate I in Hospitality qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 3 units of competency, including 3 core and 0 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Participate in safe work practicesSITXWHS005

    • Provide customer information and assistanceSITXCCS009

    • Work effectively with othersBSBTWK201

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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