Food Advice

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
12/09/2026 5:37 PM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
SITSS00049

State Code
AD480

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

03/03/2016

Current Release Date

03/03/2016

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

22/12/2017

Nominal Hours

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	03/03/2016	Current	Approved

Description

A set of skills to equip individuals in providing specialist advice on a diverse range of food items and cuisines.

Pathway Information

Achievement of these units provides credit towards qualifications in tourism, travel, hospitality, events, holiday parks and resorts in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Certification requirements apply at a state and territory level to individuals involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licenced premises. Certification in some States relies on the achievement of SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol.
Responsible service of alcohol (RSA) legislative and knowledge requirements differ across borders. Those developing training to support the RSA unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.

Target Group

This skill set is for frontline food and beverage service personnel in hospitality environments such as fine dining restaurants, who provide specialist advice on a diverse range of food items and cuisines.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package provide a set of skills to provide specialist advice on a diverse range of food items and cuisines.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AWR76	SITHFAB016	Provide advice on food	40	Unit of competency
AWR73	SITHFAB017	Provide advice on food and beverage matching	35	Unit of competency
AWR87	SITHFAB002	Provide responsible service of alcohol	20	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE833	SITSS00083	Food Advice	Skill set