It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field.  

• Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:  
• Have a high priority to food safety, cleaning and personal hygiene
• Able to manage time and work under pressure
• Able to work well in a team and be able to work with others and relate to and respect people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
• Have good time-management and organisational skills to work under pressure  
• Have good communication skills to interact with others respectfully  
• Be able to follow instructions, work health and safety procedures  
• Sufficient physical ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time, holding and serving from trays and carrying multiple items
• Be comfortable interacting with all types of beverages and foods including seafood, meat, eggs, pork and nuts.  
• Be aware that the hospitality industry involves typically full-time hours including evenings and weekends.  
• Have literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret menus, safety data and operational manuals.