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Hospitality Management - Food & Beverage (Cert IV to Adv. Diploma)
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Program Details
The Cert IV course provides restaurant food and beverage training to silver service standard. Both the theoretical and practical training is conducted on campus utilising the colleges' five star training restaurants. The Diploma and Advanced Diploma provide administrative and management training for the Hospitality industry.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point):	1 year to 2 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available:	In Perth - Bentley, Fremantle, Joondalup offer all courses. In regional W.A. - Geraldton & Albany offer the Cert IV only. Bunbury offers the Cert IV & Diploma.
College(s):	Swan, Challenger, West Coast, South West Regional and Great Southern.
Approximate Tuition Costs:	A$13,500 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability:	February (all Colleges) and July (all except Albany & Bunbury)
Guaranteed University Entry Available?	Yes to Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Hospitality at either Curtin University, Murdoch University or Edith Cowan University
University Credit Possible?	Yes, up to 12 months at either university
Related Career on a Skilled Migration List?	Yes*
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start):	A$500 per semester*
Other Info:	Western Australian law requires that people be over 18 years of age to gain employment in positions that involve handling liquor

Download a PDF brochure of all Hospitality & Cookery courses.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Supervision)
Diploma of Hospitality (Management)
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality (Management)

(All with a Food & Beverage specialisation)

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

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General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

All entry is at the Certificate IV level which requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English or completion of any Certificate III course in Hospitality (e.g. Retail Baking or Cookery).

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

Completion of the Cert III in Commercial Cookery or Asian Cookery are also accepted pre-requisites for this program.

What You'll Learn in Each Course

In the Certificate IV, the student is trained across all the sections of a restaurant including food presentation, operating a bar, control and ordering stock, customer service and handling financial transactions. This training is very practical and involves hands-on experience in the colleges 5 star training restaurant.

In the Diploma, the student is trained to work as a supervisor within a restaurant. Subject areas include preparing budgets, rostering staff, establishing procedures, training colleagues, developing operational plans and managing financial and work place documents.

In the Advanced Diploma, the student is trained to work as a manager within a restaurant. Subject areas include managing staff, monitoring staff performance, recruiting and selecting staff, managing financial operations and managing the physical assets within the restaurant.

Work Experience, Activities & Events

The TAFE colleges work very closely with the five star hotels and restaurants in Perth & Western Australia. As part of the course, the students are assisted in obtaining paid part-time employment with these hotels and restaurants.

Each college has its own 5 star training restaurant and industrial kitchens. The students are also rotated through the restaurant during lunch and dinner sittings so they can gain real work experience on working in a busy restaurant.

Career Outcomes

Depending upon the stage of completion, graduates of this program in Hospitality can gain employment as Administrative & Supervisory staff; Duty, Floor or Restaurant Managers, or other advanced roles in the Hospitality industry.

Further Study & University Options

Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality will allow guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Hospitality Management at Curtin University, Murdoch University or Edith Cowan University. Students will receive around 12 - 18 months credit.

Additional Program Costs (paid directly to the College)

Students should allow A$500/semester for material fees in the Cert IV in Hospitality course. There are similar material fees for the other Hospitality courses. Students will also need to purchase an appropriate uniform, footwear and equipment.

Related Career on a Migration Skills List

Some careers relating to these courses may be relevant for skilled migration purposes. Please refer to the following resources for more details:

For Australia's General Skilled Migration program, please refer to the "Skilled Occupation List" (SOL) on the Australian Department of Immigration website.

The "Migration Occupation in Demand" (MODL) list is maintained by the Australian Department of Immigration. This list is constantly updated so please see the immigration website for further details.

The Western Australian government also sponsors skilled migrants, particularly for regional areas. The "Skills in Demand" and "Priority Skills" lists can be viewed on the W.A. Government's Skilled Migration site

If interested in migration, it is strongly recommended that you consult a registered migration agent for advice.

Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).

Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:

Student Profile

Student: Juan Saldarriaga - Colombia

Course: Adv. Diploma of Hospitality Management

Where: Swan TAFE - Bentley

"Travelling gives you the chance to expand your horizons, learn about other cultures and meet a lot of interesting people. Swan TAFE have offered me the opportunity to develop my interests in the hospitality industry and gave me the skills I needed to get my current part-time job as a bartender."