TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to join the hospitality industry in an entry-level position. This course offers you the chance to discover a number of exciting career pathways in hospitality — from a banquet attendant serving a function to preparing the latest on-trend cocktails.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, experienced waiters, café workers and other hospitality workers are in high demand. Strong future growth is predicted In these areas with over 200,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
Learn how to work effectively in the hospitality industry, study the lost art of real customer service, discover how to coach others in job skills, and boost your cultural awareness.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to enter the workforce as a hospitality professional. You will also be well placed to continue on with further studies in this area.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns
- Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
- Corner of Hugh Street and Fulham Road, Pimlico
- Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
- 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge
- 50-68 Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook
- 94 Laver Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) 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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
