Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Applicants are required to be aged 15 years and over
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Students selecting this course are required to attend evening classes to participate in dinner service at The Davidson Restaurant. Service classes are scheduled across Term 2 & 3 for approximately 12 weeks – timetable confirmed at commencement.
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Develop practical food and beverage service skills through hands-on training in simulated environments and The Gordon's Davidson Restaurant.
- Build strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills to create positive hospitality experiences.
- Learn safe and hygienic work practices while using industry-standard hospitality equipment and technology.
- Gain the confidence and workplace skills needed for entry-level hospitality roles, traineeships, or further study.
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
- ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment
- Certificate II in Hospitality qualification
Dress code and course materials
- Stationary – Pen and Paper
- Laptop – personal or borrowed from the Gordon Library
- Uniform as listed on the VETDSS home page for undertaking SWL
- -Black Pants, closed shoes and white shirt
- -All students should be dressedin this uniform,at all times when attendingon campus at the Gordon
Assessment is based on
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Portfolio (work samples)
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Further study options
- Certificate III in Hospitality**
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Certificate III in Patisserie
- Certificate IV in Patisserie
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
**offered as an Traineeship only
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= Guaranteed Gordon pathway course
Applications and attendance
Applications for this course are currently closed and will re-open early August
Please express your interest in this course with your school VET Coordinator.
2027 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2026 Close: 15 Mar 2027 |
Class Day |
Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student |
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2027 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2026 Close: 15 Mar 2027 |
Class Day |
Part Time | Delivered Geelong City campus |
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Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Interact with customers |
SITXCCS011 |
20 |
| Participate in safe work practices |
SITXWHS005 |
12 |
| Show social and cultural sensitivity |
SITXCOM007 |
20 |
| Source and use information on the hospitality industry |
SITHIND006 |
25 |
| Use hospitality skills effectively |
SITHIND007 |
0 |
| Work effectively with others |
BSBTWK201 |
40 |
| Participate in sustainable work practices |
BSBSUS211 |
20 |
| Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
SITHFAB025 |
30 |
| Provide responsible service of alcohol |
SITHFAB021 |
10 |
| Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXFSA005 |
15 |
| Clean and tidy bar areas |
SITHFAB022 |
15 |
| Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages |
SITHFAB024 |
20 |
| Process financial transactions |
SITXFIN007 |
25 |
| Provide advice on food |
SITHFAB036 |
40 |
| Serve food and beverage |
SITHFAB027 |
80 |