Certificate III in Hospitality

Female waitress taking an order in a restaurant.

If you love working with people in a role that offers fantastic job opportunities all around the world, get your career started in one of the most exciting and interesting industries there is — hospitality!

Hospitality offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities! If you would love to work in the hospitality industry — in restaurants, hotels, resorts, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes or coffee shops — this is the course for you! There's some fantastic job opportunities available in hospitality, but the job market is very competitive and employers value a qualification.

This course is designed to give you job ready skills for entry level employment, offering the key skills needed to get a start on your hospitality career. You'll learn about workplace hygiene and food safety; customer service; communication and teamwork skills; providing advice to visitors and diners; and much more. You'll also learn about the responsible service of alcohol and gain barista skills.

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study in the hospitality industry.

Low fee
School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
VET for secondary students
Industry: Hospitality, Tourism and Events
National course code: SIT30622 | WA State ID: BHT5

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Here's a course to kickstart your hospitality career!

Hospitality offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities! If you would love to work in the hospitality industry — in restaurants, hotels, resorts, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes or coffee shops — this is the course for you!

You'll gain the key skills needed to get a start on your hospitality career including workplace hygiene and food safety; customer service; communication and teamwork skills; and providing advice to visitors and diners.

You'll also learn about the responsible service of alcohol and gain barista skills.

Make someone's day - hand them a coffee, a canapé or an ice cold drink!

Gain the hands-on experience and the skills you need to work in any location in the hospitality industry such as cafes, bars, clubs or restaurants or as a functions and events team member.

You'll gain practical skills while training in The Pavilion Restaurant, NMTAFE's fine dining, à la carte training restaurant that is open to the public.

Experienced hospitality workers are in demand and can use their skills anywhere in the world working in a variety of roles in many different settings.

Locations

Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Perth

Throughout this course, you will learn how to serve alcohol responsibly, provide a high level of food and beverage service, comply with food hygiene standards and provide suitable recommendations to customers.You will learn how to be a team player, serve food and beverages, operate a bar, and produce cafe-quality espresso coffees. Supported by industry experts who share a passion for the world of hospitality, they are keen to share their skills and knowledge with those progressing in the industry.

Does your career dream involve building a talent that could take you all over the world? This course will give you job ready skills to work in exciting sectors such as food and beverage, and travel and tourism. 

Hospitality is a service industry where you could be preparing and serving customers their favourite coffee at a local cafe, taking an order at a fine-dining restaurant, welcoming guests to a luxury hotel or working amongst the action of a casino.

Be guided by our lecturers who are industry professionals and learn skills such as how to provide outstanding customer service, prepare hot and cold beverages as well as responsible service of alcohol and how to work effectively in a team.

This course will kick-start your career in hospitality and give you a taste of the industry, providing a pathway to working in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and casinos. If you’re already enjoying a role in hospitality, the course will give you a formally nationally recognised qualification and help grow your current knowledge. 

Master hospitality and build a skill for life that can take you anywhere around the globe. 

Hear all about the course by clicking the play button on the video above. 

Study in specialised facilities

Learn in the real-life setting of our award-winning Bentley Pines Training Restaurant. which provides a live, interactive training environment at SM TAFE’s Bentley campus. Students can gain hands-on experience serving and preparing food for members of the public, as well as showcasing their skills planning a menu and advertising special events to the community. 

Opened in early 2023, the purpose-built training facility Saltbush Training Restaurant at Mandurah campus provides a real-life setting for students to build their practical skills and become workplace ready. The restaurant is part of the Mandurah Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre which delivers simulated training in commercial cookery, tourism and event management. The Centre also features two well-equipped training kitchens and a production kitchen for hands-on training. The opening of Saltbush Training Restaurant marks an exciting new chapter for cookery and hospitality training in the Mandurah and Peel region! To learn more, visit Saltbush Training Restaurant on Facebook.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

This course gives you the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of hospitality venues including hotels, restaurants, bars, function centres along with cruise ships and tourism outlets locally and Australia wide.

Locations

Albany
Bunbury
Margaret River

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality is the perfect qualification for those looking for a career in hospitality including working as barista, bar attendant, waiter/waitress. Whether you imagine working in a restaurant, hotel, motel, funky bar, café, club or pub- you will be job ready upon successful completion of our course! You will learn all the hospitality essentials including Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), food safety as well as how to become a brilliant barista. The course also covers providing table services, serving food and beverages, processing financial transactions, working as a team, customer service and diversity. You will be given the opportunity to put your new skills and knowledge into action and gain real experience during practical placement in a real hospitality environment. We will, of course, organise placement for you! For more information, please contact our friendly staff on 0417 153 112

Delivery location

Perth

Be part of an exciting industry! Skilled and experienced hospitality workers are in high demand. This training will prepare you to work in various hospitality settings where you’ll gain confidence and take on some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team. This qualification is offered under a workplace full-time or part-time traineeship or school-based arrangement in an on-the-job capacity, involving training and assessment in the workplace. Earn while you learn! An experienced ATC Work Smart Trainer/Assessor will support you every step of the way and lead you to success. You will be able to contact your trainer when you need them, plus they regularly visit you in the workplace to offer guidance and support across our delivery regions in Perth, Peel/Mandurah, South West and Great Southern. For further information, please call 1300 177 377 or visit our website. 

Delivery locations

Perth Metro
Peel/Mandurah
Great Southern
South West

Australian College of Training offers traineeships in SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace. The College will customise an individual Training Plan to suit the student's job role requirements. Please contact (08) 94726111 for more information or visit www.auscollege.edu.au.

Delivery location

Perth

Are you currently working in cafes and restaurants and want to kick start your hospitality career through formal training? If you are passionate about working in hospitality industry and providing service to customers, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In 2023, you can complete a formal qualification through the support of your employer while earning a wage. Through the Australian Apprenticeship system, you will attend a combination of face-to-face training in our East Perth hospitality training facilities during your work hours and practical work experience in your workplace. This is a great way to earn a formal qualification while you are working full time or part time in the industry. The unit selection will be relevant to your job roles and will assist you to develop the practical skills and knowledge in food safety, how to deliver food and beverage service, prepare barista coffee and prepare cocktails. Contact Australian Professional Skills Institute by email to info@apsi.edu.au or telephone (08) 63654386

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.

Delivery location

Perth

If you are a people-person, the Hospitality Industry could be exactly what you are looking for! Gain hands-on experience with SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed service, sales and/or operational skills with sound knowledge of industry operations. The course runs over approximately 19 weeks and includes 80 hours of work experience. Available to people 15 years and over. 

Delivery location

Peel

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.

Delivery location

Perth

Kick-start a career in the fast growing and diverse hospitality industry. Be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a varied range of positions including food and beverage attendant, function host, restaurant host, senior bar attendant, waiter and espresso coffee machine operator. You will acquire a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. This course is delivered over a period of 26 weeks (including 7 weeks of holidays), including work-based training for 7 weeks (140 hours) which is organised by Stanley College. Stanley College offers you a range of support services such as English Language and Study Assistance programs, the Employment Liaison Team, the Student Support Team for your wellbeing and Trainer Support for your academic progress. During work-based training, you will be able to practice your skills and knowledge in real workplace settings. This will assist you to be Job-Ready at graduation. Stanley College has entered into work-based training agreements with a number of employers. For further information including eligibility requirements, please contact us at 6371 9999 or visit our website. 

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification will help employees develop the skills and knowledge to perform the roles in hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement and under limited supervision you will acquire the skills and knowledge to perform work activities to a competent level.

Delivery location

Perth

Training Institute Australasia offers the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality as a comprehensive Traineeship program. Our goal is to provide a holistic education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, on-the-job training, making students immediately employable. We collaborate with local businesses to strengthen industry partnerships, positioning ourselves as pivotal in nurturing the next generation of hospitality professionals. Our program empowers local employment by creating a direct pathway from education to work, reducing the transition phase. Students gain hands-on experience in various hospitality roles, develop adaptability, problem-solving skills, and hone interpersonal, time management, and responsibility skills. They understand workplace dynamics and embrace feedback for continuous improvement. Our target learners, aged 17-25, seek an alternative to traditional tertiary education. They prefer hands-on and interactive learning methods, and most have foundational literacy and math skills. We offer language assistance for non-native English speakers and mentorship programs for guidance. Graduates can pursue further education or secure roles such as Food and Beverage Attendant, Front Desk Receptionist, Function Attendant, or Barista. Class sizes are tailored for personalised attention, and the training includes lectures, live online learning, practical experiences, workshops, projects, reading assignments, and follow-up activities. Our delivery methods encompass in-person and online sessions to cater to diverse learning preferences.

Delivery location

Perth

If you are seeking further development of your knowledge and skills, and/or seeking management roles within the organisation, enrolling in the Certificate III in Hospitality is the right qualification for you. This Certificate III in Hospitality qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a range of well-developed hospitality skills. Begin your journey with the Certificate III in Hospitality.

Delivery location

Perth

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Delivery location

Perth

The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality qualification is designed to equip workplace-based trainees and employees who are employed in a hospitality service role in industry with the necessary skills to perform the job role of a hospitality worker. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs and licensed cafés in food and beverage service, The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in the hospitality industry in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice. This qualification targets both existing and new workers who are employed in the hospitality industry on a part-time or full-time basis. Expected learner characteristics may include prior knowledge and skills, prior qualifications, or units of competencies related to the hospitality industry, and minimal barriers in language, literacy, and numeracy. By completing this qualification, learners will have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles as hospitality workers and contribute to the success of the hospitality industry.

Delivery location

Perth

The Certificate III in Hospitality reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales and operational skills, with a sound knowledge of industry operations. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage. This qualification is offered in an on-the-job capacity involving training and assessment in the workplace. Training will be delivered by one of our professional trainers with extensive industry experience. 

Delivery location

Perth

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