Certificate IV in Hospitality

When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol in this course now.

Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Hospitality as a traineeship. To be eligible as a trainee you must:

• Be employed in the hospitality industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
• Have a signed traineeship contract

Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

COURSE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS

During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

• A valid license or proof of age card, proving that you are at least 18 years old

This is mandatory for the following electives:

• Provide responsible service of alcohol
• Provide responsible gambling services

If you are under 18 or need support in preparation for study, contact us about your options.

WORK PLACEMENT

Work placement provides you with opportunities to practice responding to situations or circumstances that cannot be replicated in a simulated environment.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 36 service periods. Some of these are scheduled as part of your course, while others are undertaken in approved work placement.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

NSW Liquor and Gaming regulations require you to be at least 18 years of age to obtain a competency card and work with alcohol or gaming machines.

TAFE NSW will provide you with an interim certificate that is valid for a short time while you apply for a competency card. To find out more, visit the Liquor and Gaming NSW website.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

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

• Numeracy and literacy skills at a Year 10 high school level
• Good communication skills
• The ability to multi-task and respond well to busy environments
• An interest in hospitality, providing customer service and working in a fast-paced, shift environment
• Teamwork skills and enjoy working with others

If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

• Before you can start a traineeship, you first need to find an employer in the industry you're interested in that will support you through your studies. You and your employer should contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) and tell them you're interested in studying at TAFE NSW. The ANP will help you and your employer to complete a Training Contract. Once you have a Training Contract, we will help you, your employer and the ANP to complete a Training Plan Proposal. Once you have both these documents, the ANP will lodge them with Training Services NSW and we will contact you to complete your enrolment.

Find out more: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/students/getting_started.html.

To successfully complete this course you will need:
To demonstrate skills in some assessments. This may involve participating in roleplays which may be video recorded and the video submitted for marking.
Adult colleagues, friends or family members who are available and willing to participate in assessment role plays that are recorded and submitted for marking.
Recording equipment such as a camera or smart phone.