Hospitality

Take your career to the next level with a management role in the diverse and ever-growing hospitality industry. This dynamic industry gives you the ability to work in hotels, restaurants, cafés, conference centres, private catering companies, healthcare environments or tourism and travel venues. These courses will provide you with substantial skills and knowledge to work internationally in almost any part of the industry and will give you specialised managerial skills in the areas of sales and marketing, human resources, financial management and business operations.

Industry Placement

You will undertake 36 service periods (216 hours) in the hospitality industry as part of this course. With the support of your CIT teachers, you will also gain casual employment opportunities in the hospitality industry to complement your studies!

Additional Information

Please see the uniform and equipment requirements (PDF, 129.17 KB) for your practical classes.

  • Course Details
    Course/s

    Certificate III in Hospitality | SIT30622
    CRICOS: 112089K

    Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT50422
    CRICOS: 113462H

  • Course Duration
    Duration

    TOTAL CIT PACKAGE: 1 year
    Certificate III: 6 months - 1 semester with a minimum of 20 hrs per week
    Diploma: 6 months - 1 semester with a minimum of 20 hrs per week

  • Course Intake
    Intake

    2026
    Semester 1 (February)
    Semester 2 (July)

  • Course Campus
    Campus

    CIT Woden

  • Course Fees
    Fees*

    Tuition Fees:

    2025 (Semester 1):

    Certificate III - $8,040 per semester (Total tuition fee)

    Diploma - $8,040 per semester (Total tuition fee)

    Extra Fees:

    Certificate III:

    Uniform and equipment approximately $200

    Stationery approximately $50

  • *Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small tuition and material fee increases may occur annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. Fees are subject to change.

  • Entry Requirements

    Academic requirements:

    • Year 12 Certificate or equivalent

    Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information.

    Literacy Skills Information

    We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills, or you may prefer to begin with a lower-level course.

    English requirements:

    • IELTS 6.0 (no band score less than 5.5)
    • PTE Academic - 50 (minimum of 42 in each band)
    • Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 169

    Applicants who are not studying on a student visa and hold a temporary visa for the full duration of the offered course, will be required to meet Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course.

  • Course Subjects - Certificate III

    Certificate III in Hospitality | SIT30622 – 15 subjects

    Core: complete all 6 subjects

    • SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry
    • SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service
    • SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
    • SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
    • SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
    • SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

    Electives: complete 9 subjects

    • SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
    • SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
    • SITHFAB023 Operate a bar
    • SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information
    • SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food and beverage
    • SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services
    • SITEEVT023 Plan in-house events
    • SITXFIN007 Process financial transactions
    • SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • Course Subjects - Diploma

    Diploma of Hospitality Management | SIT50422 – 15 subjects

    Core: complete all 11 subjects

    • SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
    • SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
    • SITXMGT005 Establish and conduct business relationships
    • SITXHRM008 Roster staff
    • SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
    • SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
    • SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
    • SITXGLC002 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
    • SITXCCS016 Develop and manage quality customer service practices
    • SITXFIN010 Prepare and monitor budgets
    • SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

    Electives: Complete 4 subjects

    • SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
    • SIRXOSM007 Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
    • SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
    • SITXMGT006 Manage projects
  • Likely Job Outcome

    Certificate III: Food and beverage attendant, Espresso coffee machine operator (barista), Bar attendant, Function attendant, Restaurant host, Function host, Hospitality all-rounder.

    Diploma: Restaurant or Cafe manager, Banquet or Function manager, Bar manager, Guest relations manager, Club manager, Motel manager.

  • Teaching Methods and Assessment

    Students will learn through a blend of face to face and online learning using digital and teacher resources, textbooks, and online learning and student engagement through eLearn.

    Students will be assessed through direct observation, portfolios, product-based methods (reports, presentations) and evidence from the workplace.

  • Pathways to Further Study
    • Because CIT offers nationally recognised qualifications accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to most universities within Australia and receive credit towards a degree, even where formal credit transfer arrangements are not in place; however, this is not a guarantee.
    • We advise you speak directly with your chosen university in relation to credit transfer, entry requirements and their application process.
    Certificate III in Hospitality (6 months)
    PLUS
    Diploma of Hospitality Management (6 months)