Public Schools NSW, Ultimo Registered Training Organisation 90072
Hospitality food and beverage Course Description 2018
This may change due to Training Package and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) ) updates.
Notification of variations will be made in due time.
Course: Hospitality – Food and Beverage (240 indicative hours) - 4 Preliminary and/or HSC units in total
Board Developed Course - Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
This industry curriculum framework course is accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.
SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
Units of Competency
| Core | |
|---|---|
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
| SITHIND002 | Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
| SITHIND003 | Use hospitality skills effectively |
| SITXCCS003 | Interact with customers |
| SITXCOM002 | Show Social and Cultural sensitivity |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
| Electives | |
|---|---|
| SITHACS001 | Clean premises and equipment |
| SITXCOM001 | Source and present information |
| SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
| SITHFAB007 | Serve food and beverage |
| SITXFSA201 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| SITHFAB203 | Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and/or credit transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.
Pathways to Industry
Skills gained in this course transfer to other occupations. Working in the hospitality industry involves:
§ Supporting and working with colleagues to meet goals and provide a high level of customer service
§ prepare menus, managing resources, preparing, cooking and serving a range of dishes
Examples of occupations in the hospitality industry:
§ breakfast cook
§ barista
§ trainee chef
§ café assistant
§ short order cook
§ fast food cook
Mandatory Course Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 70 hours work placement.
Students who do not meet these requirements will be ‘N’ determined as required by the NESA.
Competency – Based Assessment
Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor they can effectively carry out competency. When a student achieves a unit of competency it is signed off by the assessor.
Appeals - Students may lodge an appeal about assessment decisions through their VET teacher.
External Assessment (optional HSC examination for ATAR purposes)
The Higher School Certificate examination for Hospitality Food and Beverage (240 indicative hours) will involve a written examination consisting of multiple-choice items, short answers and extended response items. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive a vocational qualification.
Course Costs: Resources $130
Workplacement $10
Optional Barista course approximately $100
RSA approximately $120 optional
Refund Arrangements on a pro-rata basis
Please see your VET teacher to enquire about financial assistance
A school-based traineeship and apprenticeship are available in this course, for more information: http://www.sbatinnsw.info/
Exclusions – VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/exclusions.html