South Australia is securing its market share of this industry - with career prospects galore. The growth in overseas awareness of South Australia's stunning tourist attractions, growth in new markets such as day trips, and the benefits of proposed cheaper international air fares are but a few factors spelling great jobs for TAFE SA's well trained hospitality, travel and tourism, and event professionals. Language qualifications at TAFE SA aim to provide practical, vocationally oriented and culturally appropriate skills that will enable you to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. People who are fluent in more than one language can look towards an exciting career in interpreting and translating.
TAFE SA Career Groups within Hospitality, Tourism, Events and Languages
| Career Group | Description |
|---|---|
| Caravan Park Operators | Do you enjoy meeting and helping people from all walks of life, working outdoors or in administration? Studying a TAFE SA Caravan Park Operations course will prepare you for a career in a variety of roles within this industry. Courses are available from entry to supervisory/management level. Successful graduates have the opportunity to move into a variety of positions such as: caravan park administrator; tourism consultant in a caravan park; grounds and maintenance worker; multi-skilled assistant in a small caravan park; Caravan Park Manager; and Caravan Park Owner. |
| Cooks and Kitchen Hands | Certificates gained in this area open a world of opportunities for cooks and kitchen hands, and offer the opportunity to work in diverse workplaces such as patisseries, cruise liners, restaurants, coffee shops, taverns, international hotels and outside catering. Graduates can expect to work with people from all over the world and see and experience a vast array of food, baking, patisserie and chocolate preparation techniques. If you have an interest in working in a Community Health based kitchen such as childcare, aged care or hospitals please see relevant courses in the Community Services, Health and Education section. |
| Event Coordinators and Managers | These courses provide graduates with management level skills for the Convention and Events Industry. Emphasis throughout the courses is on the application of the principles and practices relevant to the industry. Job titles may include Conference Co-ordinator, Events Co-ordinator, Meetings Co-ordinator, Hotel Sales and Marketing and Events Executives. People in this industry work in convention bureaus, tourism commissions, exhibition companies, for professional conference and event organisations, regional festivals and more. |
| Front of House Staff and Management | People working in this area enjoy an enormous variety of employment opportunities. Courses in general operations enable students to learn specialist skills and knowledge in silver service, food and wine knowledge, and set the foundation for working in a hotel, restaurant, cafe, banqueting or catering environment. More advanced studies enable students to develop competencies such as marketing, finance and human resource management, initially preparing for employment in a team leader/supervisor role, and later in a variety of management roles. |
| Languages, Interpreters and Translators | Communication is the key word in the languages sector, whether it’s written, oral or visual. Studying a language will not only provide you with knowledge and skills in the language itself, but also an insight into the values, attitudes and customs of other cultural groups. Language qualifications at TAFE SA aim to provide practical, vocationally oriented and culturally appropriate skills that will enable you to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Many students learn a language in conjunction with another course or employment. People who are fluent in more than one language can look towards an exciting career in interpreting and translating. Opportunities exist for freelance interpreting work in a variety of areas both at the community level and in the business and entertainment sectors. Translators work in a wide range of fields at both local and international level. Opportunities also exist for casual employment with interpreting and translating agencies. |
| Pastry Cooks and Bakers | Students who have completed the Certificate III in Food Processing - Retail Baking (Combined stream) will be able to work in international hotels, catering institutions, hotbread shops, supermarket bakeries, artisan bakeries, restaurants, cafes, plant bakeries (Tip-Top, Buttercup), bread and cake franchises (Brumby's, Bakers Delight & Cheese Cake Shop) and hospitals. Two years of industry experience is required after successful completion of this qualification to be eligible to apply for trade equivalence status from the Food, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skills Advisory Council. Students who complete the Certificate IV in Hospitality (Patisserie) can expect to find employment in International Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Ships, world class Catering and Convention Centres, high class Restaurants and specialist Patisseries and Cafes. Highly skilled Patissiers are sought after all over the world. |
| Travel and Tourism Personnel | Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of people from all over the world? Are you looking for a job that can take you anywhere? A career in the tourism and travel industry may be the pathway for you. There is a wide range of career opportunities available in these areas within South Australia as well as nationally and internationally. Due to the diversity of the industry, there are a number of career paths that you can pursue, including: Tour Operator; Tour Guide; Travel Agent; Visitor Information Officer; Attendant at a Museum, Attraction or Theme Park; Cellar Door Salesperson; Reservations Agent; Marketing Coordinator; Sales Manager; Tourism Manager; Inbound Sales Manager. This industry can give you the opportunity to help others to experience the world class range of tourism and hospitality facilities that South Australia has to offer. |
This Industry Group information was last modified : 9/07/2008 11:27:11 AM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
