There are many ways to get started or upskill in the tourism and hospitality industry. Some entry-level training can be completed online at your own pace – we call this on-demand training, this will help you get your foot in the door.
If you’re looking to upskill or explore a career in tourism and hospitality, we recommend looking at the short courses listed below or further study options at TAFE or university. Don’t forget to also check regional programs and the future leader program referenced elsewhere on this website.
On-demand courses to boost your hospitality skills
Many hospitality and tourism businesses will look for attitude and personality when hiring over experience for the many on-demand positions. However, to make your resume appear more attractive to potential employers, we recommend the following courses:
RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL (RSA)
HOSPITALITY HYGIENE FOR FOOD HANDLERS
FUTURE CHEF JOB READY PROGRAM
Work-based learning
Work-based learning, such as work experience and work placements, is a great way to explore the wide range of careers in tourism and hospitality.
Work experience is a short-term chance to explore a job and see what it’s like. Work placement is longer and lets you get involved, practice real skills, and learn by doing tasks that match what you’re studying. Both are great ways to kickstart your career journey!
To find out more, explore our work experience page.
Skills-ready TAFE courses
Want to stand our to tourism and hospitality employers? Skills ready TAFE and VET courses can help you get job ready with practical, in-demand skills. There’s a range of vocational education and training (VET) courses available at WA TAFEs and private training providers that can set you up to be job ready, with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
Or if you already have some skills and experience but would like a career change or promotion, a training course may be the way to get there.
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Find out more at Jobs & Skills WA.
University courses
Exploring higher education programs through university is a great way to launch or advance your career in the tourism and hospitality industry. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or looking for a career change, there are diverse education pathways available. Universities offer and range of programs, from event management to tourism marketing, designed to match your career goals.
To find our more, explore our further study page.