Back to Tourism, Hospitality & Food

Locations

  • Drysdale Launceston
  • Devonport
  • Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Study type

  • Mixed Learning
  • Apprentices/Trainees
$

2026 Tuition fees

  • Subsidised $ 875.00
  • Concession* $ 291.64
  • Commercial $ 4,975.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Take your first step towards entering the hospitality industry, this course provides foundation training in hospitality. Enrol and become part of this exciting industry!

This introductory course provides an excellent insight into the dynamic, fast-paced and every-growing hospitality sector.

To succeed in this course, you will need to have a genuine passion for hospitality, be friendly and attentive and enjoy working with others. You’ll also need to have great attention to detail, be able to work under pressure, and be able to read other people’s needs.

This course can lead to career opportunities in the general hospitality industry, including hotels, motels and other accommodation establishments.

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed the skills and knowledge you need for a range of entry-level operational hospitality roles. You might also like to continue your studies and go on to undertake further studies at Certificate III level.

This course is also available as a traineeship, and, if you are still in school, as an Australian School-based Traineeship.

Information Sessions

CampusDateLocationTimesRegister
South
Collins StreetMonday, 27th Oct 2025The Collins Room, 59 Collins Street, Hobart4pmClosed for Registrations
North West
DevonportWednesday, 29th Oct 2025Room A1.26, 20 Valley Road, Devonport10am

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Drysdale Launceston1 Jul 2025 -
1 Jul 2027
Part-time

Part-time Enrol at any time. This flexible course is for people currently working in the hospitality industry. Training is a mix of on-the-job and online, with the support of qualified teachers

WorkplaceApply now
Drysdale Launceston10 Feb 2026 -
14 Aug 2026
Full-time

3 days, Tuesday - Thursday 9am to 4pm. May include some evenings

Mixed LearningApply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm
South
Drysdale Hobart1 Jul 2025 -
1 Jul 2027
Part-time

Enrol at any time. This flexible course is for people currently working in the hospitality industry. Training is a mix of on-the-job and online, with the support of qualified teachers

WorkplaceApply now
Drysdale Hobart11 Feb 2026 -
28 Sep 2026
Full-time

3 days, Wednesday - Friday 9am to 4pm. May include some evenings

Mixed LearningApply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm
North West
Devonport1 Jul 2025 -
1 Jul 2027
Part-time

Enrol at any time. This flexible course is for people currently working in the hospitality industry. Training is a mix of on-the-job and online, with the support of qualified teachers

WorkplaceApply now
Devonport10 Feb 2026 -
6 Aug 2026
Full-time

3 days, Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 4pm. May include some evenings

Mixed LearningApply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm

Career opportunities

  • Bar attendant
  • Café attendant
  • Catering assistant
  • Food and beverage attendant
  • Front office assistant
  • Porter
  • Room attendant

Career opportunities

  • Bar attendant
  • Café attendant
  • Catering assistant
  • Food and beverage attendant
  • Front office assistant
  • Porter
  • Room attendant

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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