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Certificate III in Hospitality

CRICOS Code: 114650G
 National Code: SIT30622


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2025 2026

Description

Launch your career in the exciting hospitality industry with TAFE SA. This nationally recognised course is your pathway to employment in restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, catering, and cafés. You can focus on food and beverage service, espresso coffee machine operations, restaurant hosting, bartending, or waiting. Learn about customer service, effective teamwork, and workplace safety. Study at regional campuses across South Australia or at our flagship college, the Regency International Centre, a specially-designed world-class hospitality training facility right here in Adelaide. Hospitality professionals are always in-demand, so start your career here.

Duration (incl. holidays)
Semester(s)
Teaching Duration
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Campus / Location
Study Mode
Contact Hours
Study Load
Commences
Scheduled
Regency Park
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
20 hours per week
Full Time Full Time
January, July
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Work Placement Duration:   150 hours

As part of the Certificate III in Hospitality students will undertake a total of 150 work placement hours. In the second semester of the Certificate III students will study concurrently the Certificate IV and any remaining work placement hours from the Certificate III.

Course Notes

  • Students may wish to consider one of two TAFE SA packages:
    1. Certificate III in Hospitality, Certificate IV in Hospitality, and the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
    2. Certificate III in Hospitality, Certificate IV in Hospitality, Diploma of Hospitality Management and the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management. Students would receive credit into the Bachelor.
  • Students choosing the hospitality package which includes the Certificate III in Hospitality and Certificate IV in Hospitality will, during the 2nd semester of the package, study concurrently any remaining hours of their placement (for the Certificate III) and the entire Certificate IV. Details of the concurrent study schedule will be outlined in the offer letter.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration
Tuition Fees
Incidental Fees*
Semester 1
AUD $11790
AUD $590*
Semester 2
NaN
-
Fee Totals
AUD $11790
AUD $590*
Total Course Cost
AUD $12380

* The $550 charge is for the Vocational Placement Administration Fee. Students will be required to purchase a name badge (A$10) and a uniform (approximately A$30). Details for these expenses will be provided closer to or on commencement. Students will pay their total Certificate III tuition fee in two instalments within the first semester of the course. The first 50% payment will be at the commencement/acceptance of the course, and the second 50% at the commencement of the next term (within the same semester). International students, once they have committed to the course, who withdraw after commencement, are liable to pay the cost of the full course.

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs and cafés. It provides options for specialisation in areas such as food and beverage attendance, espresso coffee machine operations, restaurant hosting, bartending and waiting.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622)
    This course includes skills in working effectively with others, sourcing and using information on the hospitality industry, customer service, cultural sensitivity and workplace safety. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 6 core units and 9 elective units.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Coach others in job skills 20
    Participate in safe work practices 12
    Provide service to customers 25
    Show social and cultural sensitivity 20
    Source and use information on the hospitality industry 25
    Work effectively in hospitality service 110

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Clean and tidy bar areas 15
    Operate a Bar 35
    Prepare and serve cocktails 20
    Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30
    Prepare and serve non alcoholic beverages 20
    Provide advice on Australian wines 40
    Provide responsible service of alcohol 10
    Provide table service of food and beverage 110
    Serve food and beverage 80
    Use hygienic practices for food safety 15
    Work effectively with others 40

  • Living in Adelaide

    The city created for students

    You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

    Affordable living
    A student city

    A student city

    Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

    Safe

    Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

    Safe
    Beach Culture

    Beach Culture

    Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

    Live centrally

    Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

    Live centrally
    Delicious!

    Delicious!

    Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

    Easy to get around

    Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

    Easy to get around
    Festivals

    Festivals

    Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

    Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

    Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

    Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study
    Beautiful weather

    Beautiful weather

    Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.

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TAFE South Australia International

Level 1, 120 Currie Street
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

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