Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Certificate IV in Hospitality aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge for work as a manager in a variety of hospitality settings. You will be able to analyse, design, and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Your knowledge base may be specialised or broad and you will often be accountable for group outcomes.
Aims & Objectives:
The course aims to further your commercial cookery skills, whether you are already working in a team leader or supervisory position, or are looking to establish yourself in this role as a cook or a chef.
Course Structure:
To achieve a Certificate IV in Hospitality, 26 units must be completed: 14 Core units and 12 Elective units. The Course is conducted on campus at Lilydale and Prahran.
Units of Study:
Core units SITHIND003A Provide and coordinate hospitality service SITXCCS002A Provide quality customer service SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations SITXFIN003A Interpret financial information SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills SITXHRM005A Lead and manage people SITXINV001A Receive and store stock SITXINV002A Control and order stock SITXMGT001A Monitor work operations SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures SITXOHS004A Implement and monitor workplace health, safety and security practices Elective units SITHFAB001A Clean and tidy bar areas SITHFAB002A Operate a bar SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers SITHFAB005A Provide table service of alcoholic beverages SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol SITHFAB012A Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHIND001A Develop and update tourism industry knowledge SITXADM004A Plan and manage meetings SITXENV001A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices SITXEVT001A Develop and update event industry knowledge SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions SITXHRM007A Manage workplace diversity SITXOHS003A Identify hazards, and assess and control safety risks
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Employment in hospitality operations at a supervisory/management level or further study at degree level. Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as: senior manager in a large hospitality enterpriseowner or manager of a hospitality enterprisefood and beverage managerarea manager or operations managersecretary or managerexecutive chefcafe owner or managermotel owner or managerevent coordinatorvenue coordinatorconference coordinatorexhibitions coordinatorexecutive housekeeperrooms division manager
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age. Applicants who have completed VET in schools will receive advanced standing.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants who have successfully completed VETiS Hospitality studies receive credit transfers and can complete a Diploma of Hospitality Management (Fast Track) in one year of full-time study.Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Course Fees:
Details of the fee structure and TAFE course fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).VTAC code: 70211 (Lilydale), 78571 (Prahran)For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Applicants wishing to apply directly must contact us for a TAFE Supplementary Application Form.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
