TasTAFE
3 weeks
Launch your hospitality career with this practical short course that teaches essential housekeeping skills including room preparation, cleaning, hygiene practices, and workplace safety. Perfect for those seeking flexible, globally transferable employment in the tourism and hospitality industry.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. However, you must be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. A Pre-enrolment Skills Review will be required to identify your literacy, numeracy, digital and learning skills. You should have access to a computer with reliable internet connection, though TasTAFE provides computers for student use during business hours at major campuses.
The course covers four core competency areas essential for housekeeping professionals. Students learn to clean premises and maintain equipment to industry standards (SITHACS009), provide professional housekeeping services to guests (SITHACS010), prepare rooms for guest accommodation (SITHACS011), and apply hygienic practices specific to hospitality service (SITHIND005). Additionally, students participate in safe work practices training (SITXWHS005) to ensure workplace safety and compliance in tourism and hospitality settings.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive industry connections and practical, hands-on training approaches. The Housekeeping Essentials course includes integrated work placement experience, ensuring students gain real-world exposure alongside classroom learning. TasTAFE's commitment to student support services and flexible learning options makes it an ideal choice for those entering the hospitality sector.
Upon completion, you will be job-ready for entry-level housekeeping positions including Room Attendant, Housekeeper, Houseperson, or Public Area Cleaner roles across various hospitality establishments. Career progression opportunities include Housekeeping Trainer, Housekeeping Supervisor, Air BnB Cleaner/Manager, Cleaning Contractor, and Rooms Division Manager positions. The skills are globally transferable, offering flexibility for employment in international hospitality venues.
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