North Metropolitan TAFE
1 Semester
Develop practical hospitality skills through hands-on training in NMTAFE's public restaurant and café. Perfect for those seeking careers in food and beverage service, bartending, or hospitality management across cafes, bars, restaurants, and events.
School leavers require AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent. Non-school leavers should hold a Certificate I or Certificate II qualification. You should be energetic and outgoing with attention to detail, a positive attitude, ability to work under pressure, strong work ethic, reliability, and flexibility. No prior hospitality experience is required.
Core units cover sourcing hospitality industry information, working effectively in hospitality service, providing excellent customer service, showing social and cultural sensitivity, coaching others in job skills, and participating in safe work practices. Elective units include responsible service of alcohol, bar operation, preparation and service of non-alcoholic beverages and espresso coffee, room service, food and beverage service, using hospitality skills effectively, processing financial transactions, and hygienic food safety practices. Practical training involves two service shifts per week at on-campus venues.
North Metropolitan TAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia with specialized hospitality training facilities. Students train in real working environments—The Pavilion Restaurant and Chalk and Cheese Café—both open to the public, providing authentic industry experience. NMTAFE's experienced hospitality instructors and hands-on approach ensure graduates are job-ready with practical skills valued by employers worldwide.
Graduates can pursue careers as Food & Beverage Attendants, Waiters, Formal Service Waiters, Bar Attendants, Baristas, Commercial Housekeepers, Hotel/Motel Receptionists, Function Attendants, Bottle Shop Attendants, or Senior Bar Attendants. Hospitality skills are transferable globally, opening opportunities in diverse settings from boutique cafes to large hotel chains. Further study options include Certificate IV in Hospitality or Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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