TasTAFE
5 weeks
Hospitality Essentials prepares you for entry-level bar and café work with hands-on training and an RSA qualification. Ideal for first-time hospitality workers or those wanting to become versatile team members in restaurants, bars, and cafés.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. However, desirable attributes include a pleasant personality, good communication skills, and enjoyment of customer service. You should be comfortable multitasking and have a service-oriented mindset. While not required, access to a computer with reliable internet connection is recommended for online learning components.
The course covers practical hospitality skills across multiple areas: Bar Operations (preparing bars for service, taking drink orders, preparing and serving beverages), Customer Service (interacting with customers in various hospitality settings), Food Safety (hygienic practices for food preparation and handling), and Responsible Service of Alcohol (legal requirements and best practices for alcohol service). Core units include SITHFAB021 (Responsible Service of Alcohol), SITHFAB023 (Operate a Bar), SITXCCS011 (Interact with Customers), and SITXFSA005 (Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety). Training includes hands-on experience in a working restaurant environment with evening bar service components.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive industry connections and practical training facilities. The institution offers hands-on training in real working restaurant environments, ensuring students gain authentic workplace experience. TasTAFE's commitment to student success includes comprehensive support services, recognition of prior learning, and clear pathways to further qualifications in hospitality.
Hospitality Essentials provides a foundation for various entry-level hospitality positions including table service in cafés and restaurants, bar service roles, cashier and customer service positions, cellar door hosting, and kitchen hand positions. Upon completion, graduates can progress to Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality qualifications, opening doors to supervisory and management roles within the hospitality industry. The skills developed are transferable across hospitality venues including hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and event venues.
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