View all courses
| Course advice
1800 672 700
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Build skills that create memorable experiences
Some careers are about bringing people together. Whether you're welcoming visitors, creating memorable events, preparing exceptional food or delivering outstanding customer service, Hospitality, Tourism and Events offers exciting opportunities to work with people and create experiences that leave a lasting impression.
From restaurants, hotels and cafés to tourism businesses, attractions and event venues, these industries rely on skilled people who know how to deliver exceptional experiences and build meaningful connections.
Whether you're leaving school, changing careers or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed to succeed.
Through hands-on training, industry-connected learning and real-world experience, you'll gain skills employers value while building a career that connects people, places and experiences.
What is Hospitality, Tourism and Events?
Hospitality, Tourism and Events brings together industries focused on customer service, visitor experiences, food and beverage services, travel, tourism operations and event delivery.
These industries play an important role in showcasing communities, supporting local economies and creating memorable experiences for visitors and residents alike.
Whether you're interested in working behind the scenes or engaging directly with guests and visitors, there are a wide range of pathways that can lead to rewarding career opportunities.
Build confidence through hands-on experience
Success in Hospitality, Tourism and Events requires strong communication skills, adaptability, teamwork and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
At Central Regional TAFE, you'll develop industry-relevant skills through practical learning experiences that reflect real workplace environments. You'll build confidence working with customers, managing service delivery, solving problems and contributing to memorable guest experiences.
Through hands-on training and workplace-focused learning, you'll gain the experience needed to pursue opportunities across hospitality, tourism and events while building confidence in your professional abilities.
Career Pathways in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
The skills you develop through Hospitality, Tourism and Events can open doors to a wide range of rewarding careers. Whether you're interested in food, travel, customer service or event management, there are pathways that can help you build a successful future.
Explore the pathways below to discover where a career in Hospitality, Tourism and Events could take you.
Hospitality professionals create positive experiences through exceptional service and attention to detail. This pathway develops practical skills in customer service, food and beverage operations and workplace communication.
Potential career outcomes may include Hospitality Attendant, Food and Beverage Supervisor, Duty Manager or Venue Supervisor.
Commercial cooks combine creativity, technical skills and teamwork to deliver quality dining experiences. This pathway develops practical cooking skills and kitchen operations knowledge in professional environments.
Potential career outcomes may include Chef, Cook, Kitchen Supervisor or Catering Professional.
Tourism professionals help visitors discover destinations, experiences and attractions. This pathway develops customer service, communication and tourism industry knowledge while supporting memorable visitor experiences.
Potential career outcomes may include Visitor Services Officer, Tourism Officer, Tour Coordinator or Tourism Consultant.
Events professionals help bring ideas to life through planning, coordination and delivery. This pathway develops organisational, communication and customer service skills needed to support successful events and functions.
Potential career outcomes may include Event Assistant, Functions Coordinator, Event Operations Officer or Venue Coordinator.
Exceptional service is at the centre of hospitality, tourism and events. This pathway develops the professional skills needed to engage with customers, solve problems and create positive experiences.
Potential career outcomes may include Customer Service Officer, Guest Services Officer, Front Office Assistant or Client Services Coordinator.
Why study Hospitality, Tourism and Events at Central Regional TAFE?
At Central Regional TAFE, you'll learn from experienced industry professionals in practical training environments designed to reflect real workplace expectations.
You'll build confidence through hands-on learning, industry-standard training and opportunities to apply your skills in real-world settings. These experiences help develop the practical knowledge, professionalism and customer service skills employers are looking for.
Whether you're interested in hospitality, tourism, events or customer service, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve your goals.
Ready to create unforgettable experiences?
Hospitality, Tourism and Events offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping people connect, celebrate, explore and enjoy memorable experiences. Whether you're welcoming visitors, preparing exceptional food, coordinating events or delivering outstanding service, the skills you develop can open doors to exciting opportunities.
Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed.
If you're ready to work with people, build your confidence and create experiences that people remember, now is the time to get started.
Discover qualifications, skill sets and short courses that can help you start, change or advance your career.
Barista Skill Set - Wheatbelt
State ID KAE54Elevate your coffee-making skills with our Barista Skill Set course.
This Skill Set reflects the foundational and practical skills required to maintain food safety in a hospitality environment and prepare espresso coffee using commercial equipment.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
National ID SIT30821 | State ID BHR9Cook yourself up a great career!
This qualification reflects the role of cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited...
Campuses
Study Modes
- Geraldton
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
- Workplace
Fast Track to Hospitality Skill Set
State ID AE872Kickstart Your Hospitality Journey
This skill set is designed for anyone looking to build or enhance hospitality skills, including responsible service of alcohol and espresso machine operation. Participants may range from beginners with no prior experience to those already working in the...
Campuses
Study Modes
- Northam
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
- Online and on campus
Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
National ID SITSS00069 | State ID AE851Learn the skills and knowledge to work hygienically when handling food
The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to use hygienic practices and handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service...
Campuses
Study Modes
- Kalgoorlie
- Geraldton
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online
- Online and on campus
Diploma of Hospitality Management
National ID SIT50422 | State ID BHT4Kickstart your leadership journey in hospitality
Ready to step up in one of the world’s most dynamic industries? This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Responsible service of alcohol
National ID SITSS00071 | State ID AE826This short course will give you the skills and the ability to engage in the sale or service of alcohol responsibly.
This unit of competency outlines the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge needed for responsible alcohol service. It applies to all personnel involved in the sale,...
Campuses
Study Modes
- Northam
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
- Online and on campus
Certificate III in Retail
National ID SIR30216 | State ID BAA6Sales, service and so much more.
Get ahead of the workforce competition. A qualification in retail will provide you with skills that you can take you into any store or organisation that sells any product.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Exmouth
Study Modes
- Online
Certificate II in Retail Services
National ID SIR20216 | State ID BAA0A career where staff are always needed.
Working in retail can be as varied as you can imagine. Take the first step towards a career in the retail industry and learn essential skills that will set your apart from the workforce competition.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Exmouth
Study Modes
- Online
Certificate II in Tourism
National ID SIT20125 | State ID BOE6Dive into the world of travel and hospitality
With our Certificate II in Tourism, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ever-evolving tourism industry.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Exmouth
Study Modes
- Online
Certificate III in Tourism
National ID SIT30125 | State ID BOE4Embark on a journey to your future
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed tourism service, sales and operational skills, along with sound knowledge of industry practices, to coordinate tourism services. Students will develop the ability to...
Campuses
Study Modes
- Exmouth
Study Modes
- Online