SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality

About the course

This Certificate III in Hospitality develops practical skills for work in restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars. You’ll train with industry guidance at VU’s hospitality facilities and build capability across customer service, food and beverage service, bar operations and workplace safety. The course can be taken as a traineeship or non‑traineeship, preparing you for entry-level roles in the hospitality industry at Certificate III level. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level hospitality roles across restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars. You may work in food and beverage service, bar and beverage operations, or customer service-focused positions, applying safe work practices and teamwork in day-to-day service. This qualification supports pathways into ongoing hospitality employment and further study, aligned with Certificate III preparation for the hospitality and tourism sector. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)