SIT40422 – Certificate IV in Hospitality

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a broad range of hospitality service, sales or operational skills combined with supervisory skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to plan, monitor, and evaluate the work of team members. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.  

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a supervisor in hospitality organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage, and gaming.  

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry code of practice.   

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. 

CRICOS Course Code 

116974D 

1 Year / 52 Weeks 

40 weeks of study 

12 weeks of holidays 

This program is delivered in the classroom delivery face to face mode which include the following.   

• Face to face (classroom) delivery
• Classroom Activity 
• Self-study 
• Work Placement Task 

Assessment methods

• Knowledge Test (KT)
• Skills Test (ST)  
• Simulated Activity / Project Task (PT) 
• Presentation / Role-plays
• Workplace Observation

There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course. However, it is strongly advised that individuals complete lower-level qualifications and/or acquire industry experience prior to enrolling in the course. 

AICE has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that international students meet industry requirements.  

International students must; 

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 studies or equivalent;
• Have IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old) with no lower than 5.5 band in each component. English competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of the following: 
• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate III Level course in an Australian education provider.

• Students are expected to have an Australian Core Skill Framework (ACSF) score at level 3. An online LLN Test will be conducted using LLN Robot prior to the course commencement (Link will be provided during the orientation session). 

• It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills. 

* Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0. 

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC will be required for all practical placements.
• Working with children Check
• Current Vaccination/Immunization Certificate and Proof of Immunity
• NDIS Clearance Check

Students must complete a total of 21 units including 9 core units and 12 elective units listed below.  

Core Units

SITHIND008 Work effectively in hospitality service 

SITXFIN009 Manage Finances within a Budget 

SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices 

SITXHRM008 Roster staff 

SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations 

SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills 

SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences 

SITXCOM010 Manage conflict 

SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people 

Elective units

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices 

SITHFAB036 Provide advice on food 

SITHFAB024* Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages 

SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock 

SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol 

CPPCLO3100 Maintain cleaning storage areas 

SITHACS009 Clean premises and equipment 

SITHKOP014 Plan catering for events of functions 

SITHIND006 Source and use information on the hospitality industry 

BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 

* Pre-requisite unit of SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety  

Students enrolled in this course must complete a mandatory work placement of 36 service periods. However, AICE has allocated up to 40 service periods to satisfy the assessment requirements. Note: AICE staff will be able to arrange the work placement with our preferred work placement facilities.  

For more information, please visit https://training.gov.au/training/details/SIT40422  

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a supervisor in hospitality organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops, aged care facilities and hospitals etc. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage, and gaming. 

Pathways from this qualification: Candidates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the hospitality industry sector such as:

• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 

After successful completion of the program, the candidates may gain employment in hospitality sector.  

Occupational titles may include:  

• bar supervisor or team leader 
• concierge 
• duty manager 
• food and beverage supervisor or team leader 
• front office supervisor or team leader 
• housekeeping supervisor or team leader 
• gaming supervisor or team leader 
• shift manager

Total Course fees – AU$16,840.00 

Tuition Fees AU$15,990.00 

Enrolment and CoE Fees AU$550.00 

Textbook / Material Fee AU$300.00 

Australian Institute of Career Education (AICE)  

CRICOS Provider Code 04298M 

Head office: ‘Mezzanine Level’ 109 St Georges Terrace | Perth | WA 6000

Please contact office staff on 08 6373 2425 or email at info@aice.edu.au to find out for intake dates.  

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