Build confidence in hospitality by taking customer orders, serving food and drinks, and solving problems on your feet. Work in restaurants, cafés and bars in a fun, fast-paced environment.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
provide excellent customer service
serve a range of food and drinks
work in a team to meet customer needs
follow safe and hygienic practices in food service areas
explore different career options in the industry
complete service periods in real or simulated workplaces.
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.
Skills to work in hospitality venues such as cafés, restaurants, hotels, clubs and pubs.
Experience to take on an operational role in hospitality.
The opportunity to complete your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and/or Responsible Gambling Services (RCG), depending on your enrolment location.
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities.
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Be employed in the hospitality industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
Have a signed traineeship contract
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
reached at least 17 years of age so you can work in the industry serving alcohol once you turn 18
a passion for cafes, bars and hotels
an interest in working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
the ability to work well in a team
good communication skills
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills at a Year 10 high school level
identified any cultural considerations around serving alcohol, as alternate specialty units may be available.
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills evaluation. This skills evaluation 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.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like: food and beverage attendant, barista, café attendant, function attendant and bar attendant.
Liquor & Gaming NSW regulates the liquor industry in NSW. TAFE NSW is approved by Liquor and Gaming NSW to deliver RSA, RCG, ARCG and Licensee/Advanced Licensee courses. At the completion of your course, present your interim RSA/RCG certificates to Service NSW to get your competency card that permits you to work in the industry serving, selling or supplying alcohol. Please refer to the Liquor & Gaming NSW website for more information and for current costs. Recognition of NSW RSA and RCG competency in other jurisdictions: Responsible service of alcohol legislative and knowledge requirements differ across borders. Check with the relevant state authority to see if your NSW RSA and RCG competency is recognised.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Hospitality qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 6 core and 9 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.
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
There are a total of 22 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can view all sessions related to Food and Hospitality.