If you’ve got high energy levels, are a people-person and love variety, consider a career in hospitality and tourism. This industry offers a wide variety of jobs in restaurants, function centres and hotels. You will be required to work irregular hours and have strong communication and customer service skills.
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
CUA20520 Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism
SIT30222 Certificate III in Travel
SIT30522 Certificate III in Events
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
OR
Off-the-job training:
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
Advanced Hospitality (Operations and Events)
Advanced Hospitality (Back of House)
Advanced Patisserie
Advanced Tourism
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Industry specific requirements, including:
Department of Human Services Working with Children Check (tourism only)
Food Safety and Hygiene course (food handlers)
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Customised SACE subjects Pastoral care - mentoring and monitoring
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Food and Beverage Attendant
Barista
Cook
Chef
Chef De Partie
Kitchen Attendant
Cellar door salesperson and Guide
Tourism Information Officer
Tourism and Travel Adviser
Gallery and Museum Guide
Travel Consultant
Tour Operator or Guide
Customer or Guests Relation Supervisor
Reservation Sales Agent
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
Continue your studies with one of the following:
SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management
SIT40222 Certificate IV in Guiding
SIT40122 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
SIT50122 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
To work as:
Hotel Service Manager
Café and Restaurant Manager
Head Chef- to add
Sous Chef- to add
Hospitality and Tourism Venue Managers
Hospitality and Tourism Venue Supervisor
Gaming Manager or Supervisor
Event Manager or Supervisor
Driver, Tour & Remote Area Guide
Tour Operations or Development Manager
Travel Agency Manager
Sales Manager
Concierge
Events Curator
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY
Study at university to work in:
University study in hospitality and tourism can lead to employment as:
Hotel Manager
Restaurant Manager
Travel Agent
Tour Operator
Event Planner and Coordinator
Business Development Manager
Community Development Officer
Events and Exhibitions Coordinator
Event Manager or Coordinator
Hotel Manager
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Tourism Development Manager
Tourism Experience Planner/Policy Planner
What do I need to do?
Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management)
Bachelor of Tourism & Events Management
Graduate Diploma of Wine Business (Wine, Spirits & Tourism)
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Festivals and Arts Production)
