2021 Schedule
Duration
2 years part-time
Wednesdays 1.30pm – 5.00pm
Campus
Lilydale and Mooroolbark
Costs
Tuition
Year 1: $1,900
Year 2: $1,900
Materials
Year 1: $390
Year 2: $390
Entry Requirements
Students will be accepted into this course if they are attending secondary school at Year 10 or above.
They also complete the Pre-course review including the LLN Tool and achieve the Australian Core Skills Level of 1-2. At this level, students may either work alongside an expert/mentor where prompting and advice can be provided or may work with an expert/mentor where support is available if requested.
Workplace Learning
Pop Up Café (Chirnside Park Community Centre)
The Cire Pop Up Café is designed to give students hands-on experience in serving real paying customers. The Pop Up Café occurs on the last Wednesday of the month during school terms. Students must attend the Café days to be assessed for the practical component of their course. Failure to attend may result in non-completion of the units.
Study Pathways
This qualification provides a pathway to work in the tourism industry including organisations such as restaurants, travel agents, event management, Zoos, attractions and museums. Graduates may continue on to further vocational study including:
Certificate III in Hospitality
Certificate III in Travel
Certificate III in Events
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV in Hospitality
Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
Career Outcomes
A range of employment opportunities including:
documentation clerk for a tour wholesaler or travel agency
museum attendant
office assistant for a tour operator
receptionist and office assistant for a professional conference organiser or event management business
receptionist and office assistant in a travel agency
retail sales assistant at an attraction
ride attendant in an attraction
hospitality worker
Course Content
Year 1
SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices
SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHFAB004 – Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITXCCS003 – Interact with customers
BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
SIRXSLS001 – Sell to the retail customer
SITXCOM002 – Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITHFAB005 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITTIND001 – Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
Year 2
SITHFAB007 – Serve food and beverage
SIRXSLS002 – Follow point-of-sale procedures
SITHFAB002 – Provide responsible service of alcohol*
SITHFAB014 – Provide table service of food and beverage*
*Students will receive these units as a statement of attainment. The VCAA requires students to complete 180 nominal hours per year. Students will need to complete more than the 11 units to be able to achieve this VCAA requirement.
