Key details
Duration
The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of hospitality operational skills and basic industry knowledge. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.
This qualification may also be suitable for Apprenticeships.
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Hospitality include:
>Cafe Attendant
>Catering Assistant
>Bar Attendant
>Porter
>food and beverage attendant
>front office assistant
>room attendant
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to SIT30716 Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House), SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality, or other higher-level qualifications from the SIT Training Package.
Fees
2022 Course fees for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place range from $453.00 - $535.50, and for students who are not eligible range from $3,775.00 - $4,462.50 dependent on the units chosen.
VET fee exempt
Exemptions apply to VET tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Recipient of a Centrelink payment
- Recipient of a Veteran's Affairs payment
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
What will I study?
To achieve a Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316) a total of TWELVE (12) units of competency must be completed comprising SIX (6) Core and SIX (6) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
ALICE SPRINGS CAMPUS
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 357.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 15 |
SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry | 25 |
SITHIND003 | Use hospitality skills effectively | 0 |
SITXCCS003 | Interact with customers | 20 |
SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | 20 |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 |
Total nominal hours for core units | 92 | |
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Total of 6) | ||
Group A (compulsory) |
| |
SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 |
Group B (Select 5) |
| |
BSBCMM201 | Communicate in the workplace | 40 |
SITHFAB007 * | Serve food and beverage | 80 |
SITXCOM001 | Source and present information | 10 |
SITHFAB014 *^ | Provide table service of food and beverage | 110 |
SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol | 10 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 265 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 357 |
* Prerequisite SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
^ Prerequisite SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol
PALMERSTON CAMPUS
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 302..
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | 15 |
SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry | 25 |
SITHIND003 | Use hospitality skills effectively | 0 |
SITXCCS003 | Interact with customers | 20 |
SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | 20 |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 |
Total nominal hours for core units | 92 | |
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Total of 6) | ||
Group A (compulsory) |
| |
SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 |
Group B (Select 5) |
| |
SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol | 10 |
SITHFAB003 | Operate a bar *^ | 35 |
SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee * | 30 |
BSBCMM201 | Communicate in the workplace | 40 |
SITHFAB007 | Serve food and beverage* | 80 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 210 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 302 |
* Prerequisite SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
^ Prerequisite SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
A pre-enrolment induction will be conducted, and students will be required to complete a learner support indicator to determine any learner support requirements.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
VET for secondary schools
VET for Secondary Students (VSS)
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Remote
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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