TasTAFE
24 months
Develop practical hospitality skills in food and beverage service, bar operations, and accommodation services. This qualification prepares you for diverse roles in restaurants, hotels, cafes, and event venues across Tasmania.
No essential entry requirements for domestic students. Must be at least 16 years old to enrol (some exceptions for apprentices and trainees). International students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 equivalent, with IELTS 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent English proficiency. All applicants complete a Pre-enrolment Skills Review questionnaire to identify literacy, numeracy, digital and learning skills.
Core units include sourcing hospitality industry information, working effectively in hospitality service, providing customer service, demonstrating social and cultural sensitivity, coaching others in job skills, and participating in safe work practices. Elective units cover bar operations (operating a bar, preparing cocktails, serving beverages, providing alcohol and wine advice), food service (table service, food advice, food and beverage matching), accommodation services (reception, housekeeping, room preparation), coffee preparation, first aid, financial transactions, food safety, stock management, and customer management. Students gain practical experience in fine dining and café-style service techniques.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive hospitality industry connections. The course includes hands-on training in a working restaurant and bar facility, providing authentic workplace experience. Qualified teachers deliver a mix of on-the-job and online training, with flexible study options for working professionals. Recognition of prior learning available to accelerate qualification completion.
Graduates can pursue careers as waiters, bar attendants, baristas, reception and front desk staff, housekeepers in hotels and motels, and event hospitality coordinators. The qualification opens pathways to supervisory and management roles through advanced diplomas. Employment opportunities span restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and tourism and events sectors, with strong demand for qualified hospitality professionals both domestically and internationally.
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