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Central Queensland University (CQU)

Rockhampton , Queensland ,Australia

CERTIFICATE III IN HOSPITALITY

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming.

Campus Information

Rockhampton North

With its convenient central location and state of the art facilities, CQUniversity Rockhampton City (Former CQ TAFE) offers a wide range of study options from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate programs. If you have an interest in short courses in a range of areas including business, hospitality or beauty, or would like a more long term career pathway like a bachelor course, CQUniversity Rockhampton City (Former CQ TAFE) is an ideal place to study and advance your career.

Mackay

Conveniently located on Sydney Street in the heart of the Mackay CBD, CQUniversity Mackay City (Former CQ TAFE) campus offers a wide range of study options from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate courses. Facilities available on the campus include, extended hours computer laboratories, training restaurant, a hair dressing salon, a beauty salon, gym, library and student common areas.

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

COE
4 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

CQUniversity has one of the largest and fastest-growing footprints of any university in Australia. In 2014 the University merged with CQ TAFE, bringing together more than 175 years combined experience in the delivery of education and training, and establishing Queensland’s first dual sector, comprehensive university.

CQUni Careers also offers employers the opportunity to recruit CQUniversity students and graduates by promoting vacancies and connecting them through our employer and industry engagement events

Possible job titles include an espresso coffee machine operator, food and beverage attendant, front desk receptionist, front office assistant, function attendant, function host, gaming attendant, guest service agent, housekeeper, restaurant host, senior bar attendant, waiter.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 /3 /4 Year Post Study Work Visa Opportunities

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Sri Lanka

Qualification

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 

Minimum grade

  • Satisfactory completion with 2nd class 

India

Qualification

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) awarded by CBSE, ISC, West Bengal and Maharashtra boards 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate from all other boards 

Minimum grade

  • A minimum average of 55 percent in four academic subjects
  • A minimum average of 60 percent in four academic subjects

Nepal

Qualification

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Minimum grade

  • Satisfactory completion with 2nd class

If you are not a citizen of Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. 

You can meet the University’s English Language proficiency requirements by one of the following: 

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) – Overall band score of at least 5.5 overall with a minimum 5.0 in each subset; or 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL internet based) – Overall score of 65 with no score less than 15; or 

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 46 with no sub-score less than 46; 

• Successful completion of a secondary level qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent) completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America within the last 2 years 

Academic Entry Requirements 

Requirements to enter for each course level are as per the following. 

Certificates II and III: Successful completion of Australian Year 10, or equivalent. 

Certificate IV: Successful completion of Australian Year 11, or equivalent. 

VET Diplomas: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent), 

OR 

Successful completion of Australian Certificate IV, or equivalent.

For any queries on entry requirements please contact int-enquiries@cqu.edu.au