TASTAFE New wave of hospitality students begin their training at TasTAFE Drysdale A new wave of hospitality students have started their training at TasTAFE Drysdale with a view to gaining work in the industry. TasTAFE Drysdale Education Manager, David Dunn, said student numbers in Drysdale’s Certificate II and III in Hospitality February intake were stronger than in previous years. “We have seen a lot of interest in our hospitality courses this year. It’s a great sign that people are enthusiastic about working in what is such a vital industry for Tasmania and our Drysdale courses are supporting the industry by helping to train the next generation of staff,” Mr Dunn said. Among the new crop of students is Tyler Gale who has enrolled in the Certificate III in Hospitality as the first step in what he hopes will be a long-term career in hospitality. “I chose the course because I’d like to get into the industry for the long-term,” he said. “I’ve worked in cafes and I recently had a talk to a local café owner, we were having a chat about how he got into it and he was telling me about different courses and all the kinds of training he’s done and it got me really interested.” Having previously done some kitchen work, Damian Hetebry chose the Certificate III in Hospitality with the aim of moving into a front-of- house role. “I’ve worked in hospitality in the past but never
worked front of house so I just wanted some extra skills.” Drysdale’s Certificate III in Hospitality is a multi-skilled qualification specialising in accommodation services, food and beverage and gaming. The course covers a range of information in the hospitality industry combined with hands-on experience in hospitality and customer service, coaching others and safe work practices. TheCertificate III equips people for employment in a wide range of areas, including events (business and tourism), restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. Nikita Manaena has just started the Certificate II in Hospitality at Drysdale. Having previously done some hospitality work in a volunteering capacity, it was an area of interest for her. “I thought why not have a qualification under my belt for work in the future. I’m just hoping to learn some new things and find out what I can about the industry.” The Certificate II in Hospitality is an introductory course which can lead to entry-level career opportunities in the general hospitality industry, includinghotels,motelsandotheraccommodation establishments. Both the Certificate II and III in Hospitality courses are nationally recognised qualifications. For more information about TasTAFE Drysdale courses visit: www.tastafe.tas.edu.au
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Pictured: Nikita Manaena, Tyler Gale and Damian Hetebry.
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