Stage 6
Hospitality
(VET) Cert II
HOSPITALITY (Category B)
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
RTO: 90490 - Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Parramatta
This course is for students interested in the Hospitality industry. This course provides opportunities for students to develop relevant technical, vocational and interpersonal competencies suitable for employment and further training in the hospitality industry including employability skills. This industry is suitable for students who have a passion for food, are prepared to work in a fast paced environment, take instructions well and follow through with tasks assigned, have the ability to work in a team, a good eye for detail and have a ‘can-do’ attitude and approach.
Please note: This qualification is under review and will likely be superseded next year. Once the new
qualification and NESA’s syllabus is released, students will be notified.
UNITS INCLUDES:
BSBWOR203 - Work effectively with others
SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices
SITHIND002 - Source and use information on the hospitality industry
SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXCCS003 - Interact with customers
SITHIND003 - Use hospitality skills effectively (Holistic)
SITXCOM002 - Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITHFAB004 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages Prerequisite: SITXFSA001
SITHFAB005 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee Prerequisite: SITXFSA001
SITHFAB007 - Serve food and beverage Prerequisite: SITXFSA001
SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHCCC002 - Prepare and present simple dishes Prerequisite: SITXFSA001
SITHCCC003 - Prepare and present sandwiches Prerequisite: SITXFSA001
SITHCCC001 - Use food preparation equipment Prerequisite: SITXFSA001
SITHKOP001 -Clean kitchen premises and equipment
ELIGIBITLY FOR QUALIFCATION:
Students assessed as fulfilling the requirements for all the units in the 240 hour course will be eligible for Certificate II in Hospitality. Students achieving at least one unit of competency will be eligible for an AQF Statement of Attainment showing partial completion of their qualification.
ASSESSMENT:
This course is competency based and the student's performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include :
Observation
Student Demonstration
Questioning
Written Task
WORK PLACEMENT:
Students studying this VET course are required to complete a minimum of 70 hours work placement. This is a mandatory requirement of NESA. Failure to complete the mandatory work placement hours could jeopardise a student's eligibility to be awarded the Higher School Certificate.
DUTIES AND TASKS OF A WAITER :
Take restaurant reservations
Set tables with clean linen or placemats, cutlery, crockery and glasses
Welcome an seat customers and hand menus to them
Talk to guest about the menu and drinks and recommend combinations
In some cases, promote produce and attractions to visitors from interstate and overseas
Take customers' orders and pass them to kitchen staff or bar attendants
Serve food and drinks
Carve meat
Make up bills and present them to customers
Handle money or credit cards
Clear tables and return dishes and cutlery to kitchens
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Neat personal appearance
A high level of personal hygiene
Good communication skills
Good memory
Polite and Patient
Friendly and efficient
Enjoy working with people
Able to work as part of a team
Able to handle money
Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
RELATED OCCUPATIONS:
Bar attendant
Café attendant
Catering Assistant
Food and Beverage attendant
Front office assistant
Porter
Room attendant
FUTHER STUDY:
After achieving SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality, individuals could progress to wide range of other qualification in the hospitality and broader service industries for example :
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate III in Hospitality
Certificate III in Tourism
FURTHER INFORMATION
www.myskills.gov.au |Type the qualification code into the search bar then click on the qualification title.
For more information about this course, please see: Miss Tripodi