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Why take a course in Hospitality and Tourism?

Do you like the idea of having a job that you can travel with and meet different people from all walks of life through? A career in Hospitality and Tourism might be a rewarding choice for you. 

Did you know that the tourism and hospitality industries are the world’s largest employers? Plus, there is an increasing demand for tourism graduates who have business management skills and training.

Choose your own adventure.

Hospitality and Tourism courses will give you skills you need to achieve your career goals, whether that is working as a head chef or opening your own restaurant. There is no limit to where you can go and what you can achieve with a qualification in hospitality and tourism. 

At Central Regional TAFE, we believe in providing practical, industry-relevant training that prepares you to excel in real workplaces. Our state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships will ensure that you have everything you need to get where you want to go.

Did you know?

Tourism encourages and creates leisure activities for travellers in new places while hospitality includes all accommodation, food and beverage services. Together it is a large and very important industry for Australia’s economy.

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Reasons to study in this industry

  • Travel agents often get to travel the world as a part of their job.
  • Careers in tourism and hospitality are diverse, creative and people-centred so they offer a wide variety of interesting roles.
  • This industry many opportunities for young people looking for their first job, or for mature aged workers looking to re-enter the workforce.

MySkills, Succeed Publication | National Skills Commission

Baking has long been celebrated as a way to create good food and sustenance throughout the years. Over time, humans have honed the craft and produced gorgeous creations by baking. In France, there is even a specific term that’s been used worldwide for bakeries that specialise in pastries and sweets. Patisseries have master pastry chefs creating delicious cakes, tarts, and pastries, and that could be you.

Baking and Patisserie Courses

The cookery and hospitality industries are seeking talented and qualified staff in Western Australia. Achieve your career goals, whether you want to be the head chef at a top restaurant, open your own restaurant, organise events, or produce fresh baked goods; the career paths you can follow are plentiful.

Commercial Cookery Courses

Want to work in a dynamic and growing industry? Like fast-paced, collaborative environments? A career in hospitality might be a good fit for you. Take a hospitality course at Central Regional TAFE and get hands-on practical training at our award-winning Zeewijk Training Restaurant at the Geraldton Campus or at state-of-the-art facilities at other campuses. You will also gain practical experience and opportunities to make industry connections by working at real events as part of your training.

If you are particularly interested in commercial cookery or baking and patisserie, we offer specialised courses and traineeships to get you the skills and experiences you need for a rewarding career in hospitality.

Hospitality Courses

Want to learn the skills and knowledge to sell goods to customers? Our Retail Services courses will teach you about controlling and maintaining stock, how to prevent theft, how to provide excellent customer service and how to work effectively as part of a team. These courses can lead to a career as a sales assistant, point-of-sale operator or customer service assistant.

Retail Courses

Do you want to work with people who are visiting Australia, providing them with advice or showing them attractions? Study tourism with us at Central Regional TAFE and kickstart a career in an industry with growing job demand. Tourism courses at Central Regional TAFE will give you extensive knowledge and practical skills to excel in the workplace, including how to arrange travel bookings, use reservation computer systems and plan international and local holidays for clients.

Travel and Tourism Courses

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    Certificate IV in Hospitality

    National ID SIT40416 | State ID AZV8

    Learn service and skills that will leave the workforce competition cold.

    Here's a great tip - refine your serving, financial management and customer service skills with this qualification and you'll be ready to lead teams in providing excellence in the hospitality industry.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Flexible

    Certificate III in Hospitality

    National ID SIT30616 | State ID AZT7

    Prepare yourself for a career with unlimited possibilities.

    Broaden your skills behind the bar, at the café, or anywhere food and drinks are served. Develop your knowledge with this qualification and embark on a career can take you anywhere.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Hospitality Skill Set for Workforce Development

    State ID KAD48

    This skill set will provide participants with practical skills, knowledge and experience in preparing food and beverages including a comprehensive introduction to the kitchen, bar, and front-of-house work areas.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Hygienic Food Safety Practices

    State ID KAD10

    Discover the essentials in practicing food safety and hygiene

    Gain skills and knowledge to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)

    National ID HLTSS00066 | State ID AE115

    Skills that will keep people safe.

    Designed for those working in Hospitality, particularly in food handling and front of house. Learn how to confidently minimise the risk of infections in the workplace for you and your customers.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Blended Delivery
    • Flexible
    • Online

    Introduction to Commercial Cookery Skill Set

    National ID AE766 | State ID AE766

    Your commercial cookery journey starts here.

    This skill set aims to provide you with the introductory skills needed to start working in kitchen operations. Learn the basics that will open doors to roles in restaurants, hotels, catering facilities, clubs, pubs, cafes, aged care...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

    National ID SIT20416 | State ID AZW7

    Serve up the perfect base for your culinary career.

    Learn the essential food preparation and cookery skills you need to perform under supervision anywhere food is served. If you love taking direction and working with food, this course is for you.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Commercial Cookery/Patisserie Pre-Apprenticeship)

    National ID SIT20416 | State ID AB10

    Get a taste for the commercial cookery industry

    This course is perfect for getting your foot into a commercial kitchen. You'll learn the basic skills and knowledge to prepare and cook food.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • VET Delivered to Secondary Students

    Certificate III in Patisserie

    National ID SIT31021 | State ID BHR8

    This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who use a wide range of well-developed patisserie skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to produce patisserie products. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans,...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Petits Fours Skill Set

    State ID KAA98

    Get creative in baking delicate sweets

    Petit Fours are French words meaning "small oven" and refers to them being made in the stored heat of 18th century brick ovens as they slowly cooled down. They're also known as sweetmeats, fancy cakes, bonbons, or confections. 

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    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus