TAFE SA
6 months
Launch your hospitality career with this nationally recognised Certificate III covering food and beverage service, bartending, coffee operations, and customer service. Perfect for those seeking entry-level positions in restaurants, hotels, clubs, and cafés across South Australia.
This is recommended as an entry-level course for those interested in the hospitality industry. You will need to have some skills in Office 365 and computing. Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) is required. Students under 18 are not permitted to participate in alcoholic beverage tastings. Good communication, interpersonal, and numeracy skills are recommended, along with a focus on customer service and the ability to engage with people from all backgrounds.
The course includes 6 core units and 9 elective units covering: working effectively in hospitality service, providing customer service, participating in safe work practices, showing social and cultural sensitivity, sourcing hospitality industry information, and coaching others in job skills. Elective specialisations include: bar operations, cocktail preparation and service, espresso coffee preparation, non-alcoholic beverages, Australian wine knowledge, responsible service of alcohol, table service of food and beverage, food and beverage service, food safety and hygiene practices, and working effectively with others.
TAFE SA operates the Regency International Centre, a specially-designed world-class hospitality training facility in Adelaide with state-of-the-art resources. With 90% of TAFE SA graduates satisfied with training quality and 87% recommending their courses, the provider combines experienced lecturers with practical, industry-relevant instruction. Multiple regional campuses ensure accessibility across South Australia, and the blended learning approach provides flexibility while maintaining hands-on hospitality experience.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Bar Attendant, Food and Beverage Attendant, or in various hospitality roles across restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, and cafés. Specialisation options allow progression into bartending, coffee operations, restaurant hosting, or food and beverage service management. Graduates can advance to Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Hospitality Management for supervisory and management positions.
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