Wine in Hospitality Taster Program
SA3WINEH24
From Certificate III in Hospitality - SIT30622
Length
3 Months (part time)
Wine in Hospitality Taster Program - SA3WINEH24
Course Overview
This short course will equip students with the knowledge and skills for effective wine service and customer interaction.
Students will gain an understanding of wine varieties, regions, service techniques, and the ability to make informed recommendations to enhance the overall dining experience of their customers.
This course runs two days a week over 12 weeks at the Wangaratta Docker Street and Shepparton Fryers Street Campuses. Students will graduate a step closer to a career in Hospitality, with seven credits that will go towards the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
This accredited short course is being offered at no cost to eligible participants through an industry initiative.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates for a career in the hospitality industry with many opportunities including as sommeliers or wine retailers, and in wine bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, events, catering businesses, wineries, and vineyards.
Further study
Students wishing to continue their studies might like to complete a full qualification with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality.
Course details
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 7 units.
Core units
7 unit(s)
- SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer
- SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
- SITHFAB027 Serve food and beverage
- SITHFAB036 Provide advice on food
- SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Attendance & commitment
General public face-to-face delivery | 3 months course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend classes on campus two days per week for 12 weeks, 6 hours per day (9am - 3pm).
- Wangaratta cohort: This course is run from Docker Street Campus, Wangaratta, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Shepparton cohort: This course is split between Fryers Street Campus, Shepparton, and Seymour Campus. Students will spend Tuesdays in Shepparton and Thursdays in Seymour.
- Present to all classes with a willingness to learn, interact, and build knowledge of their learning tasks.
- Spend time working through course materials as instructed by the trainer if not completed in class time.
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
All students are required to be above the age of 18 years old to be selected for this course.
Student resources
- Students will need to wear enclosed shoes, hair tied back, neat casual dress.
- Students may be required to wear long pants and a suitable top/shirt during service and industry-related days (during practical classes).
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This accredited short course is being offered at no cost to eligible participants through an industry initiative.
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.
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Library
Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.
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Jobs and study options
Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors
Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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Koorie Unit
The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
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