SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality

Duration: Two Years

Training Location: The Gordon (City Campus)

VCE Contribution: Scored Assessed

The VCE VET Program in Certificate II in Hospitality prepares students with a limited range of hospitality operational skills and basic knowledge. Includes units such as; prepare/serve espresso coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, food and beverage service, advice on food, and functional transactions.

Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM

This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM

Scored assessment is available for VCE VET Hospitality (based on the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence). Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Hospitality program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score.  

This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 66% of the overall study score, and an end-of-year examination which is worth 34% of the overall study score.  This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.  

Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.

Program Content

The Certificate II in Hospitality consists of 17 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.

UOCs may include:

Unit 1 and 2

• Work effectively with others
• Source and use information on the hospitality industry
• Use hospitality skills effectively
• Interact with customers
• Show social and cultural sensitivity
• Use hygienic practices for food safety
• Participate in safe work practices
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• Provide responsible service of alcohol
• Provide service to customers
• Apply communication skills
  

Unit 3 and 4

• Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
• Prepare and serve espresso coffee
• Serve food and beverage
• Provide advice on food
• Process financial transactions

Additional Information

Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.

Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Hospitality are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.

Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.

	Delivery at The Gordon
Year One Delivery	Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change.
Year Two Delivery	Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change
Transport	PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session.​​​​​​​

* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course.  Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.

Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.