Hospitality, Tourism and Events

This theory and practical workshop based course starts with the growing and roasting of the beans and leads you through the process of extracting the perfect espresso and making the complete menu of espresso drinks.

You will learn, understand and put into practice the basics of espresso coffee. Also included is coffee cultivation and processing, roasting and blending, different coffee styles, coffee bean storage, grinder setting, adjustment and milk texturing and espresso machine cleaning.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

•     SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
•     SITHFAB005 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

Learn all you need to know to start brewing your own great beers in this one-day short course delivered by an industry professional.
This course will provide you with the basic tools of full grain brewing to allow you to brew a fantastic beer. It will explain the equipment you need, discuss the ingredients required, and provide hands-on practice and some smart tips!
It gives you an excellent start to becoming a great home brewer.

When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in commercial cookery. You will have the skills and knowledge to plan, organise, prepare and cook food in a commercial kitchen environment. You will learn about effective communication, occupational health and safety procedures and workplace hygiene.

You will also learn skills to produce quality foods, plan menus, prepare food according to dietary or cultural needs, control costs, work as part of a team, and serve a range of meals in a professional manner. You will practice the skills you have learned in a simulated work environment or at an appropriate hospitality establishment.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

This qualification reflects the role of commercial 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 supervision using work plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. Work may occur in a variety of settings, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafes, functions, events, residential facilities and lunch bars.

You will also learn skills to produce quality foods, plan menus, prepare food according to dietary or cultural needs, control costs, work as part of a team, and serve a range of meals in a professional manner. You will practice the skills you have learned in a simulated work environment or at an appropriate hospitality establishment.

In this accredited course you will gain hands on practical experience in preparing food and beverages including a comprehensive introduction to the kitchen, bar, and front of housework areas. You will gain experience in making and serving coffee and sandwiches, serving customers and handling customer complaints as well as the ins and outs of opening and closing a venue. Upon completion of this course you will have gained the practical skills to enter and work in a local café, restaurant or bar. This course is supported by Tourism Western Australia.

The course will cover the following:

• COVID-19 and industry hygiene practices
• Workplace health and safety
• How to prepare and serve espresso coffees such as: flat white, latte, cappuccino, long black (to name a few) (this course includes your Barista certificate)
• How to perform opening and closing café duties
• Customer service and problem solving
• How to carry three plates and a tray of drinks
• How to maximise efficiency at work 
• How to sell and serve alcohol responsibly (this course includes your Responsible service of alcohol certificate)
• Workplace etiquette

Looking to enhance your expertise in food safety? Look no further! This comprehensive skill set is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to become a competent food safety supervisor.

Whether you work in the food industry or aspire to, this course covers everything you need to know about handling, storing, and preparing food safely. Learn about proper hygiene practices, hazard analysis, and critical control points to ensure the highest standards of food safety.

This entry-level course for food safety in hospitality will equip you with knowledge in hygienic practices and handling of food. You will learn how to safely store, prepare, display, serve, and dispose of food. Units in this skill set are taken from a nationally recognised qualification and can count towards further study.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

• SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
• SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. Job roles involve mainly routine and repetitive tasks using practical skills and basic industry knowledge, working under direct supervision.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in hospitality. You will gain skills and knowledge in customer service, effective teamwork, hygiene and food safety. Depending on your choice of elective units, you will also learn about accommodation services, commercial cookery and catering, food and beverage, gaming and tourism sales and operations.

Do you like to work in restaurants?  If you’re a “people person” with a natural flair for dealing with customers and enjoy  working in busy restaurants or cafés, tropical resorts, bars, nightclubs, hotels or even on an airliner or cruise ship, then a course in hospitality may be ideal for you. 

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in hospitality. You will have the skills and knowledge to use a broad range of hospitality service, sales or operational skills combined with supervisory skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members, working independently or with limited guidance from others, and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a supervisor in hospitality organisations such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage, and gaming.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in hospitality management. You will have the skills and knowledge to use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations.

You will be able to operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for specialisation in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

In the Introduction to Commercial Cookery skill set you will learn how to prepare and present simple dishes, how to use a range of food preparation equipment and about food safety. Gain real hands on industry experience with work experience in a real commercial kitchen.

• Use food preparation and equipment
• Prepare and present simple dishes
• Clean kitchen premises and equipment
• Use hygienic practices for food safety
• Participate in safe work practices

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following units

• SITXFSA001 Use hygiene practices for food safety
• SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
• SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
• SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment
• SITHCCC002 Prepare and present simple dishes
• WP097 Pre- apprenticeship work placement coordination 2

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake a range of kitchen functions in a restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

You will learn to prepare and serve foods and beverages, prepare and produce appetisers, salads, vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes. You will learn about workplace cleanliness, safe food handling practices and hospitality information usage.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career as a pastry chef.  You will have the skills and knowledge of kitchen operations to produce patisserie products. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work in various organisations where patisserie products are prepared and served, including patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés and coffee shops.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

It is a legal requirement to hold your Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate if you wish to work in a licensed venue and you are selling or serving alcohol. You must be 18 to sell or serve alcohol.

This short course will give you the skills and the ability to engage in the sale or service of alcohol responsibly.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol

You will have the skills and knowledge to be a member of the Frontline Retail Team, who have a defined and limited range of operational skills to undertake workplace activities. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision of others.

When you complete this course you will be ready to enter a career working in the tourism and travel industry sectors.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively with a diverse range of employers including tourist attractions, tour operators, tour guiding, companies, event operators, retail travel agencies, wineries, tour wholesalers, visitor information centres, natural, cultural and heritage sites, caravan park operations and a wide range of small tourism businesses.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of tourism sales, operational and tour delivery skills.

Work would be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both.