Accommodation

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Housekeeper

A Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms in hotels, ensuring high standards of service and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Hotel Porter

A Hotel Porter assists guests by carrying bags, delivering items, arranging services, and providing information on local attractions while ensuring excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Hotel Receptionist

A Hotel Receptionist manages front desk operations, greeting guests, handling check-ins and reservations, and providing local information and services.

Avg yearly income $68,640
Skill level Beginner

Concierge

A Concierge assists guests at hotels by managing services, making reservations, and providing local recommendations while ensuring excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Hotel Manager

A Hotel Manager oversees daily hotel operations, supervising departments, ensuring compliance, handling budgets, and prioritising customer service.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Unknown

Motel Manager

A Motel Manager oversees daily operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing finances and staff, and addressing compliance and issues effectively.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

Front Office Supervisor

A Front Office Supervisor manages reception operations at hotels, ensuring effective guest service, check-ins, and team leadership.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in accommodation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
+ 8 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Travel Team Leader Kitchen Manager
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager
Hotel Manager Event Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager + 2 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter
Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 10 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant + 5 more
CPP20617

Certificate II in Cleaning
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Commercial Cleaner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Commercial Cleaner
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
22 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 8 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 9 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 8 more
CPP40421

Certificate IV in Cleaning
Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,310
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaning Supervisor Executive Housekeeper Cleaner
Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaning Supervisor Executive Housekeeper Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper + 2 more

Bachelor of Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 - 6 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Event Planner Food and Beverage Manager
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Event Planner Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 2 more
SITSS00078

Customer Service Skill Set
On Campus, Online
2 weeks
$0 - $355
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter
Retail Assistant Tourism Officer Hotel Receptionist Concierge Customer Service Representative
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Retail Assistant Tourism Officer Hotel Receptionist Concierge Customer Service Representative + 5 more

Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager
Hospitality Manager Tourism Development Manager Hotel Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager Hospitality Manager Tourism Development Manager Hotel Manager + 3 more

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$61,272 - $63,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tourism Consultant Hospitality Manager Tourism Development Manager
Hotel Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tourism Consultant Hospitality Manager Tourism Development Manager Hotel Manager + 1 more

Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $40,262
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospitality Manager Event Manager Event Planner
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Tourism Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospitality Manager Event Manager Event Planner Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Tourism Manager + 3 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
On Campus
24 months
$18,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager Food and Beverage Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager Food and Beverage Manager
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
On Campus
18 months
$15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager
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