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Behind the Bar

Kick start your career with hospitality essentials. Real bar skills, taught by real industry trainers, in real venues.

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Course Code

SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality

Duration

10 wks intensive + 36 shifts placement

Delivery

Face-to-Face

Funding

Career Start (QLD)

Accredited & Approved

Nationally recognised, government funded training

Behind the Bar delivers a genuine nationally recognised qualification designed to prepare students for real employment outcomes.

A nationally recognised qualification (SIT30622 - Certificate III in Hospitality)
Food Safety Supervisor, RSA and RSG also included
Queensland Skills Assure Supplier approved training provider
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) approved RTO #31983

Nationally Recognised Training

RTO #31983

Queensland Skills Assure Provider

Government-subsidised training

Course Description

Real bar skills, taught by real industry trainers

Whether you're looking for your first hospitality role or wanting to build your existing skills, Behind the Bar combines practical training, industry certifications and real-world placement to prepare you for work in today's hospitality industry.

You'll also gain essential industry knowledge such as RSA, food safety, workplace safety, processing transactions, and working confidently as part of a professional hospitality team.

You'll study the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality with a focus on beer and spirits knowledge and bar operations: 15 units covering beers, spirits and liqueurs, bar management, and customer service. We'll also help you identify job opportunities, plan your career and learn how to work in a team with units from FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways.

What You'll Study

Five skill areas, all in one program

The essential certifications and practical skills employers are looking for, all delivered in one industry-focused program.

RSA

Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, mandatory for any licensed venue role.

RSG

Responsible Service of Gambling, required for venues with gaming machines or TAB.

Barista

Espresso coffee preparation, milk texturing, and cafe service skills employers actually need.

Food Safety

HACCP principles, hygiene, allergen awareness, and safe food handling for hospitality venues.

Beer & Bar Operations

Operating a bar, pouring beer and wine, customer service and presentation.

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Training Schedule

10 weeks of training, then real-venue placement

Training runs 2 days a week, 9am to 3pm, blending theory and hands-on practical. During the 10 weeks you will start your 36 shifts of work placement in a real hospitality venue.

Block 1 · Weeks 1–3

Hospitality Ready

Learn the essential skills that hospitality employers look for. This block focuses on working safely and effectively in a hospitality environment, being a valuable member of a team, communicating confidently with customers and co-workers, and providing great customer service. You'll also learn how to work respectfully with people from different backgrounds, respond to everyday workplace problems, and develop the practical workplace skills needed to succeed in hospitality.

Block 2 · Weeks 4–6

Hospitality Skills for Success

Develop the practical skills and industry knowledge that help you succeed in hospitality. You'll explore different hospitality careers and job opportunities, learn more about how the industry works, and build the reading and writing skills used in everyday hospitality workplaces.

You'll also develop hands-on venue skills including maintaining clean and professional premises, learn how to help and coach others in workplace tasks, and gain the knowledge required to provide responsible gambling services.

This block is about becoming a capable, informed and job-ready hospitality professional with skills that can be used across pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés and other hospitality venues.

Block 3 · Weeks 7–8

Coffee & Food Safety

Get hands-on with two essential areas of hospitality: barista skills and food safety. Learn how to prepare and serve espresso coffee using commercial equipment, from setting up and operating the machine through to producing and presenting café-quality coffees. You'll also learn how to handle food safely, maintain good personal hygiene, prevent contamination and follow safe food-handling practices in a hospitality workplace.

This block combines practical skills with essential food-safety knowledge that can be used across cafés, restaurants, pubs, clubs and other hospitality venues.

Block 4 · Weeks 9–10

Behind the Bar

Get behind the bar and learn the practical skills needed to work confidently in a pub, club, bar or licensed venue. You'll learn how to set up and operate a bar, serve customers, use bar equipment, keep your work area clean and organised, and follow responsible service of alcohol requirements.

You'll also build your knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs, including different styles, characteristics and serving options, so you can confidently talk to customers, answer questions and make recommendations.

This block brings together the practical bar skills, RSA knowledge and product knowledge employers are looking for in bar staff.

Work Placement

36 Shifts in a Real Venue

At some stage throughout the course you'll complete 36 shifts of work placement in a real hospitality venue, putting your bar, coffee, customer service and safety skills into practice. It's your chance to build confidence, gain valuable industry experience and make a great impression. While the course doesn't guarantee paid employment, many students have secured jobs by impressing their placement employers with their attitude, work ethic and reliability.

More Than Training

At ABHT, the goal isn't simply to complete a qualification.

It's to build confidence, create industry connections and help students take the next step toward meaningful employment.

Many of our students secure work through their placement experience and continue their hospitality careers with the businesses that supported them.

Student Success Stories

Real students, real placements, real jobs

These are recent Behind the Bar students who turned their work placement into paid employment with the venues that hosted them.

Student Success Story

Indiana secures employment at Sandstone Point Hotel

ABHT is proud to celebrate the success of student Indiana Cobb, who has secured employment with Sandstone Point Hotel following the successful completion of her work placement. Throughout her placement, Indiana consistently demonstrated professionalism, enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Her positive attitude and commitment to learning quickly impressed the team, leading to an offer of ongoing employment.

Indiana's journey is a fantastic example of the value of work placement in creating real employment opportunities. By combining quality training with hands-on industry experience, students gain the confidence, practical skills, and workplace knowledge needed to transition successfully into the hospitality workforce.

ABHT sincerely thanks the management and staff at Sandstone Point Hotel for their continued support of our students. Their willingness to mentor emerging hospitality professionals and provide meaningful workplace experiences plays a vital role in developing the next generation of industry talent. Strong partnerships between industry and training providers are essential to building a skilled workforce, and success stories like Indiana's demonstrate the positive outcomes that can be achieved when employers invest in local people.

Congratulations, Indiana, on this outstanding achievement. We wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter in your hospitality career and look forward to celebrating many more success stories with our valued industry partners.

Now employed at Sandstone Point Hotel

Student Success Story

Tyler secures employment at Banana Bender Pub

Another fantastic work placement success story highlighting the power of industry partnerships and community support. Congratulations to Tyler on successfully completing his work placement at Banana Bender Pub. Throughout his placement, Tyler demonstrated a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine willingness to learn, making the most of every opportunity. We're delighted to share that Tyler's hard work resulted in an offer of ongoing employment, a wonderful achievement and a testament to both his dedication and the supportive team at Banana Bender Pub.

ABHT extends our sincere thanks to Kylie Brady and the entire Banana Bender Pub team for their continued commitment to supporting local students and creating genuine pathways into the hospitality industry. By providing real-world workplace experience, they help students build confidence, develop practical skills, and take the next step towards rewarding careers.

Congratulations, Tyler, on this fantastic achievement, and thank you to Banana Bender Pub for investing in the future of our students and our local community.

Now employed at Banana Bender Pub

Kevin with Venue Manager Damien Strong at The Creek Tavern

Student Success Story

Kevin secures employment at The Creek Tavern

When you walk into The Creek Tavern, you can immediately see the passion the team has for supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals. Pictured is Venue Manager Damien Strong with ABHT student Kevin Taylor, whose work placement has resulted in an exciting employment outcome.

Kevin brought a strong background in NRL coaching and retail, along with excellent communication skills, a team-first attitude, and a willingness to learn. Throughout his placement, he embraced every opportunity to develop his hospitality skills, impressing the team at The Creek Tavern.

ABHT sincerely thanks Damien Strong and the entire Creek Tavern team for their ongoing commitment to providing meaningful work placement opportunities. By investing in students, they are helping build confidence, develop practical workplace skills, and create genuine pathways into employment.

Congratulations, Kevin, on securing your new role, and thank you to The Creek Tavern for continuing to make a positive impact on our students and the local community.

Now employed at The Creek Tavern

Course Details

Everything you need to know at a glance

Upcoming Intakes

Milton: Enrolling now
Caboolture: Enrolling now
Maroochydore: Enrolling now
Logan: Coming soon
Redlands: Coming soon

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements. You'll need to speak English and demonstrate satisfactory verbal and written communication.

Course Duration

This course goes for 10 weeks practical & theory intensive plus 36 shifts of work placement.

Locations

Milton
Caboolture
Maroochydore

Study Options

Face-to-face training in dedicated venues, with hands-on practical assessment in working venues.

Study Pathways

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Diploma of Hospitality Management

Training Venues

Train where your community comes together

We're proud to partner with local sporting clubs and hospitality venues that help strengthen our communities while providing students with genuine, real-world hospitality experience. Rather than learning in a simulated classroom, you'll train in working hospitality environments at:

Milton

Warehouse 25

25 Finchley St, Milton

Caboolture

Caboolture Snakes Rugby League Club

Stringfellow Rd, Caboolture

Maroochydore

The Duporth Tavern

52-62 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore

By training in these venues, you'll develop practical skills in authentic hospitality settings while supporting local clubs and businesses that invest in the next generation of hospitality professionals.

Career Pathway

Where this qualification takes you

Cert III Hospitality is the entry point to the industry. These are the entry-level roles graduates step into, often as a stepping stone to supervisor or management positions.

Food & Beverage Attendant

Work in restaurants, cafes, and hotels serving customers, taking orders, and delivering exceptional service.

Front Desk Receptionist

Greet guests, handle check-ins and check-outs, manage reservations, and provide general customer assistance.

Functions & Events Assistant

Help plan, coordinate, and execute events in hotels, function venues, and event spaces.

Barista

Prepare and serve various coffee beverages in coffee shops, specialty cafes, and busy brunch venues.

Waiter / Waitress

Focus on table service in restaurants, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for every guest.

Housekeeping Attendant

Advance from cleaning guest rooms to supervising teams and progressing to housekeeping management.

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Study Pathway

Take your career to the next level

Use your Cert III Hospitality as a pathway to higher education. Graduates are eligible to enrol in these next-level VET qualifications.

SIT40422 Cert IV in Hospitality SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management

Step up into supervisory and management roles across the hospitality industry.

Fees & Eligibility

QLD Government funded for eligible students

This course is funded by the Queensland Government through the Career Start program. Career Start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career, helping them find a job or move into more skilled roles.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Career Start funding, you must:

Not already hold a Cert III or higher completed within the last 10 years
Be aged 15 years or older
Not currently be a school student
Be a Queensland resident
Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, NZ citizen, or temporary resident on a pathway to permanent residency

Course Fees

SIT30622 Certificate III Hospitality

Non-Concessional $15.00 ($1/unit)
Concessional $10.50 ($0.70/unit)
Fee for Service (unfunded) $3,450

FSK20119 Certificate II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways. No fees apply for Skills Assure funded students.

Payment options: invoiced, direct debit, bank transfer. Payment plans available for amounts over $1,500.

QLD Career Start Program Policy ABHT Schedule of Fees ABHT Refund Policy

How to Enrol

Four simple steps to get behind the bar

From first enquiry to first day, here's exactly what to expect.

Register Your Interest

Fill in the expression of interest form below or call us on (07) 3117 9722.

Eligibility Check

We'll check whether you qualify for government funded training under Career Start.

Enrolment Call

We'll call to discuss your enrolment, funding, training plan, course costs and payment options.

Enrolment Induction

Attend an enrolment induction where we'll guide you through the enrolment process, answer your questions, and get you ready to start.

Trusted By

The businesses we work with

The Surf Club Mooloolaba

Beach House

Aussie World

Beach Bar

Coolum Beach Bar

Cotton Tree Beach Bar

Meals on Wheels Queensland

Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club

Kings Beach Bar

Maroochy RSL

The Dock at the Wharf

Sandstone Point Hotel

Psari Restaurant

Spicers Tamarind Retreat

See Restaurant

The Creek

Spicers Clovelly Estate

You're on your way to gaining real skills, real confidence, and a real pathway into the industry

Fill out the form and our team will be in touch to discuss your eligibility, the right intake for you, and the next steps to enrol.

Let's kickstart your journey.

Nationally Recognised RTO #31983

QLD Government Funded Career Start Program

Course Length 10 Weeks + Placement

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