Hospitality, Tourismus & Events
Gain practical skills in a growing industry – and build a global career.
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA
Australia offers a variety of training pathways in hospitality, tourism and event management. These programs combine practical learning with internationally recognised qualifications and offer diverse career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, travel companies and event organisations. International students benefit not only from valuable industry experience but also from strong employment prospects in the Australian and global job market.
COURSES BY SPECIALISATION
Here are several example courses by study area.
Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism courses in Australia teach the essential skills needed to work in the tourism industry.
The Certificate III focuses on customer service, travel planning, tourist support and fundamental hospitality skills. Typical entry-level roles include Customer Service Agent, Booking Agent, Tourist Guide, Sales Consultant or Visitor Information Officer.
The Diploma of Travel & Tourism provides advanced industry knowledge along with management and leadership capabilities. Graduates may work as Inbound Groups Manager, Tour Operations Manager, Marketing Manager or Travel Agency Manager.
Travel & Tourism courses provide practical training and international career opportunities. They prepare students for senior or supervisory roles and can complement existing qualifications.
Broad range of career paths
Metropolitan & regional options
Global career opportunities
Certificate III in Tourism
Certificate III in Travel
Certificate III in Guiding
Diploma of Travel & Tourism Management
Hospitality
The hospitality industry offers diverse career opportunities and is a significant part of Australia’s economy. An Australian qualification is internationally recognised and opens up a wide range of roles across hotels, restaurants and other hospitality venues.
Certificate programs teach core skills in service, guest relations and roster management. Common entry roles include Waiter, Bar Attendant, Barista or Housekeeper. Diploma and Bachelor programs prepare students for management responsibilities such as team leadership, budgeting, marketing and human resources. Career outcomes range from Restaurant or Venue Manager to Front Office Manager and Housekeeping Executive. Vocational placements are a key component and provide direct industry experience.
Hospitality courses combine practical training with internationally recognised qualifications. They open up varied career pathways, prepare students for senior or supervisory roles and can enhance existing qualifications. They may also provide a foundation for further study.
Diverse career opportunities
nternationally recognised qualifications
Practical experience through placements
Certificate III in Hospitality
Certificate IV in Hospitality
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Bachelor/Master of Hospitality Management
Event Management
Event Management courses in Australia prepare students for a wide range of careers – from Festival Coordinator to Wedding Planner. Training equips students with the organisational and technical skills required to plan, coordinate and deliver events of all kinds.
Course content includes project and risk management, budgeting, sponsorship, team coordination and workplace health and safety. Modern event technologies and current industry trends are integrated through practical learning.
Many programs include vocational placements, where students work alongside industry organisations and experts. This helps ease the transition into employment and provides valuable real-world experience.
Event Management courses combine organisational skills with practical training and offer exciting career opportunities. They prepare students for senior or supervisory roles and can complement existing qualifications. They may also serve as a foundation for further study.
Varied and dynamic work environment
International employment options
Metropolitan & regional options
Certificate III in Events
Diploma of Event Management
Bachelor/Master of Event Management
Commercial Cookery
Australia is known for its culinary diversity – and Commercial Cookery courses prepare students for careers in restaurants, hotels, cafés and a wide range of food service settings. Training covers practical and theoretical skills in menu planning, organisation, food preparation and international influences.
The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides the foundation for working as a cook, with hands-on kitchen experience across settings from bistros to fine dining. The Certificate IV builds on these skills and prepares students for leadership roles in the kitchen, including kitchen hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety standards.
Advanced qualifications prepare graduates for chef-level positions, with a focus on menu creation, staff leadership, budgeting and marketing. Vocational placements are a central part of many programs – often in onsite training restaurants – to ensure practical, industry-aligned experience.
Commercial Cookery courses combine a passion for food with hands-on training and internationally recognised qualifications. They open varied career pathways and can form the basis for further study.
Practical training in professional kitchens
International career opportunities
Preparation for leadership roles
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
(Advanced) Diploma of Hospitality Management
Patisserie
Patisserie courses in Australia prepare students for careers in bakeries, cafés, hotels and restaurants. Training covers practical and theoretical skills in producing cakes, pastries, desserts and baked goods, along with international techniques and flavour profiles.
Patisserie Certificate programs teach foundational baking skills as well as food safety, hygiene and workplace organisation. They allow students to deepen their expertise and prepare for supervisory roles – from managing a bakery section to overseeing production workflows or specialising in creative dessert design and presentation.
Advanced qualifications also cover management skills such as staff leadership, costing and marketing. Vocational placements – often in restaurants or school-run training kitchens – provide valuable hands-on experience and a realistic entry point into the industry.
Patisserie courses combine craftsmanship with creativity and internationally recognised qualifications. They open up diverse career pathways and can serve as a foundation for further study.
Practical training in professional kitchens
International career opportunities
Preparation for leadership roles
Certificate III in Patisserie
Certificate IV in Patisserie
(Advanced) Diploma of Hospitality Management
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