Course Overview

The Hospitality career starter gives you practical skills and nationally recognised training to help you start a career in one of Australia’s most vibrant industries.

Over five engaging days, you’ll build the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to work in hospitality settings such as bars, restaurants, cafés, clubs, hotels and event venues. You’ll learn key skills in responsible alcohol service, espresso coffee preparation, food safety and safe food handling.

As part of the course, you’ll complete four nationally accredited units:

  1. SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
  2. SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  3. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  4. SITXGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services

This hands-on course blends interactive classroom learning with real-world hospitality scenarios, helping you develop the confidence to provide great service, follow workplace safety and food safety requirements, and make a strong first impression with employers.

By the end of the program, you’ll be better prepared for entry-level roles across the hospitality industry, including cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs and food service environments

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Careers
  • Bar or Tavern Attendant
  • Café Assistant
  • Food and Beverage Attendant
  • Restaurant or Café Service Staff
  • Barista Assistant
  • Hospitality Venue Support Staff
  • Function or Event Staff
  • Club or Hotel Service Staff
  • Course Outcome

    By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to work safely and professionally in a range of hospitality settings. You’ll gain nationally recognised training in Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), espresso coffee preparation (Barista training), food safety and safe food handling, giving you practical skills to prepare for entry-level roles in bars, restaurants, cafés, clubs, hotels and food service environments

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    What you will study

    Build practical skills for working in cafés, bars,  restaurants, hotels and clubs through five days of hands-on training.

    Enrolment Info

    Necessary Documents:
    • Valid proof of identify and proof of residential address to apply for the funding
    • USI (Unique Student Identifier) — create/find at usi.gov.au before enrolment using your legal name
    Intrinsic requirements for hospitality roles include:
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Genuine customer-service orientation
    • Ability to stay calm and work in fast paced environments
    • High personal presentation and hygiene awareness
    • LLN suitability for hospitality roles including reading menu's, safety information, recording orders, handling money and measuring
    • Ability to meet role demands (e.g., manual handling, shift/night work)
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    Change the course of your life

    Start building real skills for real jobs —with flexible courses, government funding options, and support that sticks.

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