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Course overview

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Locations

South
Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 302.00
Concession* $ 100.66
Fees & payment guide

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

If you like the thrill of working in a dynamic environment and want to be a part of one of the fastest growing industries in Tasmania… check out Drysdale’s Hospitality Essentials!

This eight-week short course will provide you with the hands-on skills and knowledge-based learning you need to be job-ready for a range of entry level roles in the Hospitality industry.

In this course, you will gain practical skills and experience in food and beverage service and espresso training.

You’ll learn how to operate a bar, serve food and beverages and prepare and serve expresso coffee. You will also learn how to interact confidently with customers and use hygienic practices for food safety.

You will also put your newly acquired skills and knowledge into practice, by completing 5 weeks of in-house service shifts in the Drysdale Restaurant. This will be during the last 5 weeks of your course.

In order to undertake this course, you will need to hold your Responsible Service of Alcohol OR undertake this unit in addition to this course.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units successfully completed, and be ready to seek entry level roles in cafes, bars, hotel banquets and restaurants. You may also be interested in taking the next step in your tourism and hospitality career, and consider undertaking SIT20316 – Certificate II in Hospitality.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
South
Drysdale Hobart	9 May 2022 - 1 Jul 2022	Short course This course is full time Monday to Friday 9am-4pm with shifts in the Drysdale Restaurant (lunchtimes & evenings). Students will need to have completed SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol or undertake this unit.	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

Online learning resources: $85
Uniform: $97

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What will I need to bring?

Make sure you are prepared for each class and bring standard items like pens, paper/notebook, USB etc.

Depending on your course, you might need access to a computer with Microsoft Software Suite and internet and a current email address. TasTAFE has computer labs at regional campuses which are open for students to access during normal business hours.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment.

For this course, you will need:

Ball point pen
Lock for locker

Licensing and other requirements

Successful completion of this course can lead to eligibility to apply for a Special Employee Licence relating to undertaking specific gaming duties in a casino, hotel or club. Please note that TasTAFE do not issue the license and that it is your responsibility to meet any additional requirements. Further details can be found at the Treasury liquor and gaming page.

Successful completion of this course can lead to Responsible Service of Alcohol certification being issued. This is a legal requirement for anyone working with alcohol products in the hospitality industry.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
SITHFAB003	Operate a bar
SITHFAB005	Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB007	Serve food and beverage
SITXCCS003	Interact with customers
SITXFSA001	Use hygienic practices for food safety

Career opportunities

Food and Beverage Sever
Bar Attendant
Café Attendant

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Career opportunities

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Bar Attendant
Café Attendant

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