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Fee Free Tafe

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Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

  • a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
  • of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Locations

  • Drysdale Launceston
  • Devonport
  • Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Study type

  • Apprentices/Trainees
  • Mixed Learning
  • Workplace
$

2025 Tuition fees

  • Subsidised $ 1,380.00
  • Concession* $ 400.00
  • Commercial $ PoA
  • Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE

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.

Whether you choose to work in your local hospitality industry or travel abroad, qualified hospitality workers are always in high demand… so why not kick start your hospitality career and with this multi-skilled qualification specialising in accommodation services and food and beverage.

This course provides the opportunity for you to gain the practical and theoretical skills you need to advance your hospitality career. If you are already working in the hospitality industry it’s an excellent opportunity to gain a formal qualification for the work you already do!

You can achieve this qualification through an on-campus study program, or if employed as an apprentice/trainee or a work placed based student. If studying on campus your training will involve working in our Drysdale restaurant and bar, undertaking workshops to help build your knowledge of food, beverages and service requirements as well as completing some underpinning knowledge elements through assignments and hands on activities, or if employed it will be a combination of on-the-job training and self-paced study. You will also be able to attend off-the-job workshops if required.

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 great attention to detail, be able to work well under pressure and be able to read other people’s needs well.

In this course, you will learn to work effectively with others in the hospitality context, and source and use a range of information on the Hospitality industry. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience working effectively in hospitality service and in providing a quality service to customers, as well as learning how to show social and cultural sensitivity to both customers and colleagues.

Throughout the course, you will also gain valuable experience in coaching others in job skills relevant to the hospitality context, and learn how to participate in safe work practices.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills you need to be able to seek employment in a wide range of areas, including events (business and tourism), and in a range of hospitality settings including restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Drysdale Launceston3 Feb 2025 -
4 Jul 2025
Full-time

This is a full-time course. Classes are timetabled 9am to 4pm on varying days Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work placements at local events. Training is a combination of classroom based, online and industry based.

Mixed LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston3 Feb 2025 -
1 Dec 2026
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

Mixed LearningApply now
South
Drysdale Hobart1 Jan 2025 -
1 Dec 2026
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

Mixed LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart3 Feb 2025 -
4 Jul 2025
Full-time

This is a full-time course. Classes are timetabled 9am to 4pm on varying days Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work placements at local events. Training is a combination of classroom based, online and industry based.

Mixed LearningApply now
North West
Devonport3 Feb 2025 -
4 Jul 2025
Full-time

This is a full-time course. Classes are timetabled 9am to 4pm on varying days Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work placements at local events. Training is a combination of classroom based, online and industry based.

Mixed LearningApply now
Devonport3 Feb 2025 -
1 Dec 2026
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

Mixed LearningApply now

Information Session

Career opportunities

  • Waiter
  • Reception front desk staff
  • Housekeeper (Hotel/Motel)
  • Bar Attendant
  • Barista

Information Session

Career opportunities

  • Waiter
  • Reception front desk staff
  • Housekeeper (Hotel/Motel)
  • Bar Attendant
  • Barista

We’re here to help…

At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

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.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

Find out more about what support is available