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Bar Service Short Course

In this course you will gain and apply a broad range of skills and knowledge to work in a bar including hygiene requirements, setting up a bar for service, preparing and serving beverages, customer service and understanding the regulations and responsibilities associated with serving alcoholic beverages.

The course consists of 3 units:

  • HOSP 219 SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
  • COOK 282 SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • HOSP 220 SITHFAB023 Operate a bar
Date Time Location CRN Cost

1 night a week for 5 weeks

4 February – 4 March 2026

 5:30pm – 9:30pm CIT Woden Campus BAR1 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $340

3 full days in school holidays

14, 15 and 16 April 2026

 9:00am – 4:00pm CIT Woden Campus BAR2 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $340

1 night a week for 5 weeks

28 April – 26 May 2026

 5:30pm – 9:30pm CIT Woden Campus BAR3 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $340
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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

This skill set is for workers involved in the sale, service, promotional service, delivery, and supply of alcohol to customers. It also applies to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for managing the responsible service of alcohol.

Date Time Location CRN Cost
Enrol anytime throughout the Semester. Open from 12 January 2026 Online Online independent learning and assessment 83941 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $90
11 February 2026 5:30pm-9:30pm CIT Woden Campus 82917 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $90
18 March 2026 5:30pm-9:30pm CIT Woden Campus 83933 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $90
5 May 2026 5:30pm-9:30pm CIT Woden Campus 83938 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $90
9 June 2026 5:30pm-9:30pm CIT Woden Campus 83934 Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $90
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Responsible Gambling Services

This training will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide responsible gambling services and the ability to assist customers who may be at risk of or are already experiencing harm from gambling.

Date Time Location CRN Cost
Enrol anytime throughout the Semester. Open from 12 January 2026 Online Online independent learning and assessment 83942 Full fee $100
11 March 2026 5:30pm-9:30pm CIT Woden Campus 82922 Full fee $100
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Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

This course will provide you with supervisory skills and knowledge required to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food.

This course meets the Territories' requirements for each establishment to have a designated food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in this qualification through a registered training organisation

The course consists of 2 units:

  • COOK282 SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • COOK283 SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

Important: CIT does not issue NSW Food Authority - NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificates.

If your business is outside the ACT you may require this certificate.
Please visit the NSW Food Authority Website via this link for more information.

Date Time Location CRN Cost
Enrol anytime throughout the Semester. Open from 12 January 2026 Online Online independent learning and assessment + 2-hour F2F practical FSS Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $160
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Hospitality Compliance

This course (skill set) is designed for people who want to gain employment or upskill in the hospitality industry. In this course you will gain a range of skills and knowledge to equip you to work in compliance with legislation and regulation of relevance to the hospitality industry.

The course consists of 4 units:

  • SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
  • HOSP223 SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services
  • COOK282 SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • COOK283 SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
Date Time Location CRN Cost
Enrol anytime throughout the Semester. Open from 12 January 2026 Online Online independent learning and assessment + 2-hour F2F practical HOSPCOMP Fee Free if eligible
Full fee $350
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Coffee Basics

This training will provide students with the basic skills and practical knowledge in coffee making. This short workshop covers the following content:

  • Basic introduction to hygiene and safety practices
  • How to use a commercial coffee machine including cleaning
  • Basic aspects of coffee making
  • How to froth milk and pouring techniques
  • Make a variety of coffees
Date Time Location CRN Cost
Saturday 7 February 2026 9.30am – 2.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83950 $160
Tuesday 24 February 2026 4.30pm – 9.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83951 $160
Saturday 14 March 2026 9.30am – 2.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83952 $160
Monday 30 March 2026 4.30pm – 9.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83953 $160
Friday 17 April 2026 9.00am – 2.00pm CIT Woden Campus 83954 $160
Monday 4 May 2026 4.30pm – 9.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83955 $160
Saturday 9 May 2026 9.30am – 2.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83956 $160
Monday 25 May 2026 4.30pm – 9.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83957 $160
Saturday 20 June 2026 9.30am – 2.30pm CIT Woden Campus 83958 $160

Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders. It requires the ability to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare and assess espresso coffee beverages and to use, maintain and clean espresso machines and grinders.

You will need to apply for the Certificate III in Hospitality qualification to enable you to enrol into these 2 subjects;

  • SITXFSA005 COOK282 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITHFAB025 HOSP221 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

There are currently no courses available.

Upon successful completion of these subjects you will receive an Official Record of Results