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Why take a course in Hospitality and Tourism?

Do you like the idea of having a job that you can travel with and meet different people from all walks of life through? A career in Hospitality and Tourism might be a rewarding choice for you. 

Did you know that the tourism and hospitality industries are the world’s largest employers? Plus, there is an increasing demand for tourism graduates who have business management skills and training.

Choose your own adventure!

Hospitality and Tourism courses will give you the skills you need to achieve your career goals, whether that is working as a head chef or opening your own restaurant. There is no limit to where you can go and what you can achieve with a qualification in hospitality and tourism. 

At Central Regional TAFE, we believe in providing practical, industry-relevant training that prepares you to excel in real workplaces. Our state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships will ensure that you have everything you need to get where you want to go.

Did you know?

Tourism encourages and creates leisure activities for travellers in new places while hospitality includes all accommodation, food and beverage services. Together it is a large and very important industry for Australia’s economy.

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Reasons to study in this industry

  • Travel agents often get to travel the world as a part of their job.
  • Careers in tourism and hospitality are diverse, creative and people-centred so they offer a wide variety of interesting roles.
  • This industry many opportunities for young people looking for their first job, or for mature aged workers looking to re-enter the workforce.

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Love baking up a storm? Learn how to whip, knead and glaze your way into the culinary world with our Baking and Patisserie courses. From crusty bread to delicate tarts, you'll master the techniques that make every bite a delight.

Baking and Patisserie Courses

Fire up your culinary career with our Commercial Cookery courses. Whether you dream of running a kitchen or opening your own café, we’ll teach you the skills to create mouth-watering meals, manage a kitchen and keep customers coming back for more.

Commercial Cookery Courses

Fast-paced, social and full of variety—hospitality is more than a job; it’s a lifestyle. Learn from industry experts in our real-life restaurants and events. Whether it’s front-of-house, barista work or event coordination, we’ll help you find your place in this vibrant industry.

Hospitality Courses

Step into the world of retail with confidence. Our Retail Services courses teach you how to manage stock, provide exceptional customer service, and work effectively in fast-paced team environments. Perfect for those who love helping people and keeping things organised.

Retail Courses

Ready to turn your love of travel into a career? Our Tourism courses cover customer service, bookings, itineraries and destination management, giving you the skills to guide visitors through unforgettable experiences. Great for outgoing, organised adventurers.

Travel and Tourism Courses

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    Barista Coffee Short Course

    State ID D9780P
    In this one-day non-accredited course you will learn and gain knowledge in the basics of espresso coffee, as well as coffee cultivation and processing, roasting and blending, different coffee styles, coffee bean storage, grinder setting, milk texturing, and how to operate and clean a commercial...
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Barista Skill Set - Midwest & Gascoyne

    State ID KAE34

    Elevate your coffee-making skills with our Barista Skill Set course

    Join us to master the art of coffee preparation and boost your career in hospitality!
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Barista Skill Set - Wheatbelt

    State ID KAE54

    Elevate your coffee-making skills with our Barista Skill Set course

    Join us to master the art of coffee preparation and boost your career in hospitality!
    Campuses
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

    National ID SIT30821 | State ID BHR9

    Cook yourself up a great career

    If you dream of being a chef or cook, this is the course for you! You'll get all the skills and knowledge needed to start your career in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and cook food.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Workplace

    Certificate II in Cookery

    National ID SIT20421 | State ID BHS1

    Sharpen your culinary skills and become indispensable in any commercial kitchen.

    This course is focused on honing specific skills relating to food preparation and cookery in a commercial kitchen environment under direct supervision. You'll learn food hygene practices, food preparation,...
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Espresso Machine Operation

    National ID SITSS00080 | State ID AE834

    In this short course you will learn and gain knowledge in the basics of espresso coffee, as well as coffee cultivation and processing, roasting and blending, different coffee styles, coffee bean storage, grinder setting, milk texturing, and how to operate and clean a commercial espresso...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Fast Track to Hospitality Skill Set

    State ID AE872

    Kickstart 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
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online and on campus

    Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

    National ID SITSS00069 | State ID AE851
    This Skill Set will equip you with the skills and knowledge to safely handle potentially hazardous and ready-to-eat food during preparation, distribution, service and sale.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Northam
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate II in Hospitality

    National ID SIT20322 | State ID BHT0

    Launch Your Hospitality Career

    This qualification will provide you with the necessary skills to work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. It will give you the opportunity to acquire a range of...
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Hospitality

    National ID SIT30622 | State ID BHT5

    Here's a course to kickstart your hospitality career!

    Hospitality offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities! If you would love to work in the hospitality industry — in restaurants, hotels, resorts, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes or coffee shops — this is the course for you!
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Workplace