SIT40422 

Certificate IV in Hospitality

CRICOS CODE: 114495B
Duration
76 weeks
Delivery
20 hours per week of classroom-based learning
Work Placement
120 hours total of work placement
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Overview

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a broad range of hospitality service, sales or operational skills combined with supervisory skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as supervisor in hospitality organisations such as restaurants, hotel, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation service, food/beverage and gaming industries.

Duration/Delivery

Duration
76 weeks
Delivery
20 hours per week of classroom-based learning
Work Placement
120 hours total of work placement

Entry Requirements

ACOS requires that all students:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, Digital [LLND] assessment to demonstrate that they have the required level of LLND skills required by the course.
  • Demonstrating aninterest in, knowledge of and suitability for work in the hospitality industry
  • Demonstrate the level of maturity required to be responsible in the hospitality industry

 

Further Information – International Students

This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:

  • Meet the English proficiency requirements with a valid IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any band, or PTE Academic score of 47 with no score of 39 in each section.
  • Are suitable for entry via an interview (online or in person) as part of the course selection process.
  • It is a condition of entry that upon acceptance, students provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa [subclass 500].

 

Additional Work Placement requirements:

  • Possess a Police check (required for work placement)
  • Updated Vaccination Record
  • Have a reasonable level of fitness to complete manual and physically demanding tasks commonly required in hospitality settings, such as standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and carrying items during service or event operations

Units of Competency

Title Core / Elective
SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service Core
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences Core
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict Core
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget Core
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills Core
SITXHRM008 Roster staff Core
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people Core
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations Core
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices Core
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety Elective
SITHKOP014 Plan catering for events or functions Elective
SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry Elective
SITXCCS017 Use a computerised booking system Elective
SITXCRI003 Respond to a customer in crisis Elective
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes Elective
SITHPAT016 Produce Dessert Elective
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Elective
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices Elective
SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information Elective
SITHFAB024 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages Elective
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion Elective

Career Outcomes

Bar SupervisorCafe SupervisorChef de CuisineChef PatissierFront office SupervisorGaming SupervisorKitchen SupervisorMotel SupervisorRestaurant SupervisorClub SupervisorExecutive HousekeepingFood and Beverage AttendantFront office SupervisorGaming SupervisorKitchen SupervisorMotel SupervisorRestaurant SupervisorClub SupervisorExecutive HousekeepingFood and Beverage AttendantChef PatissierFront office SupervisorChef PatissierSous ChefExecutive HousekeepingUnit Supervisor Catering OperationsBanquet or Function Supervisor

Fees

FeesDomestic StudentInternational Student
Enrolment Fee$450$450
Materials Fee$550$550
Tuition Fee$6,000$15,000
Total$7,000$16,000

Education Pathway

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with the following courses.

Diploma of Hospitality Management

CRICOS CODE: 114497M

VET CODE: SIT50422

This qualification prepares senior hospitality workers to coordinate operations and manage teams across the industry. It focuses on combining hospitality skills with management knowledge, supporting roles in businesses such as restaurants, hotels, cafés, and catering services, with pathways to departmental or small business management.
Career Outcomes
Banquet ManagerFunction ManagerBar ManagerCafé Manager
Duration and Delivery
Study Areas

Diploma of Event Management

CRICOS CODE: 114496A

VET CODE: SIT50322

This qualification prepares individuals to coordinate and manage event operations using a broad range of event management skills. It leads to roles in event companies, venues, or organisations, with work involving both planning and on-site event delivery.
Career Outcomes
Event ManagerCatering ManagerCreative DirectorProgram Coordinator
Duration and Delivery
Study Areas