GOTAFE
Certificate III in Hospitality
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
Gain the skills to work in restaurants and hotels around the world with a Certificate III in Hospitality. Students in this course will develop core skills in:
- Sales
- Operations and hospitality service
- Providing responsible service of alcohol
- Preparation and service of espresso coffee
- Food and beverage service
- Hygienic practices for food safety
- Customer Service
Students will learn to work with independence and implement workplace policies and procedures. This qualification also allows students to gain specialist skills in accommodation services, food and beverage, or gaming.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
- 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
School-based apprentices and trainees
Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship/traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.
Mandatory employment in the hospitality industry is required to complete the Traineeship or School-based Apprenticeship.
Technical requirements
Access to a laptop/computer with internet access.
Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Hospitality will prepare you for the following roles.
Catering Assistant
A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to det...
Waiter
A Waiter attends to diners at a restaurant, café or bistro. You might show customers to their table and give them menus. Waiters may take orders an...
Hotel Receptionist
A Hotel Receptionist works on the front desk of a hotel or accommodation venue. You might greet guests as they arrive and check them into their roo...
Bar Attendant
A Bar Attendant makes drinks and serves customers in a bar, hotel or other licensed venue. You might pour beers, mix cocktails or prepare other alc...
Cafe Attendant
A Café Attendant serves food and drinks to customers in a café or coffee shop. You’ll greet customers as they arrive and take their orders or give...
Kitchen Attendant
A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple m...
Barista
A Barista makes and serves coffees and other beverages in a café, coffee shop or other hospitality venue. You’ll take drink orders and prepare a ra...
Bartender
A Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in a bar, restaurant, or other hospitality venue. You will take orders, mix drin...
Sandwich Hand
A Sandwich Hand works in the kitchen area of a café, restaurant or other food establishment that offers basic meals. You’ll prepare ingredients by...
Food Service Assistant
A Food Service Assistant works as part of the team in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. You’ll work alongside chefs and cooks to prepare meals fo...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
