Hospitality, tourism and events courses at TAFE
28 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Hospitality (SIT10222)
Leads to: Dishwasher, Commercial Housekeeper, Waiter, Bar Attendant, Bar Supervisor, Bar Useful, Barista, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Cafe Worker, Doorperson or Porter, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Gaming Attendant, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Hotel or Motel Manager, Hotel or Motel Receptionist, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook, Pastrycook's Assistant, Sommelier
Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) (SIT10122)
Leads to: Tour Guide, Tourist Information Officer
Certificate II
Certificate II in Cookery (SIT20421)
Leads to: Kitchenhand (General), Baker, Chef, Cook, Fast Food Cook, Pastrycook, Pastrycook's Assistant, Senior Chef, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor
Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)
Leads to: Bar Attendant, Doorperson or Porter, Kitchenhand (General), Accommodation Service Manager, Bar Supervisor, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Cook, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Hosted Accommodation Operator, Hotel or Motel Manager, Hotel or Motel Receptionist, Bar Useful, Waiter, Cafe Worker, Commercial Housekeeper, Gaming Supervisor
Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20122)
Leads to: Hosted Accommodation Operator, Tour Guide, Travel Agency Manager, Travel Consultant, Doorperson or Porter, Reservations Agent, Gallery or Museum Guide, Tourist Information Officer
Certificate III
Certificate III in Asian Cookery (SIT31121)
Leads to: Fast Food Cook, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Chef, Cook, Pastrycook
Certificate III in Catering (SIT30921)
Leads to: Cook, Baker, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Waiter, Catering Manager, Chef, Fast Food Cook, Senior Chef, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)
Leads to: Chef, Cook, Fast Food Cook, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Pastrycook, Senior Chef
Certificate III in Events (SIT30522)
Leads to: Entertainment Venue Attendant, Gaming Attendant, Reservations Agent, Amusement Centre Manager, Catering Manager, Cinema or Theatre Manager, Event Manager
Certificate III in Guiding (SIT30322)
Leads to: Tour Guide, Charter and Tour Bus Driver, Gallery or Museum Guide, Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Tourist Information Officer
Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622)
Leads to: Bar Attendant, Cafe Worker, Sommelier, Waiter, Kitchenhand (General), Accommodation Service Manager, Bar Supervisor, Barista, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Gaming Attendant, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Hotel or Motel Manager, Hotel or Motel Receptionist, Commercial Housekeeper, Doorperson or Porter
Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House) (SIT30722)
Leads to: Bar Attendant, Barista, Cafe Worker, Sommelier, Waiter, Bar Supervisor, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Catering Manager, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Hotel or Motel Receptionist, Street Vendor
Certificate III in Patisserie (SIT31021)
Leads to: Pastrycook, Confectionery Maker, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Baker, Chef, Cook, Senior Chef
Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30122)
Leads to: Chauffeur, Tour Guide, Tourist Information Officer, Event Manager, Gallery or Museum Guide, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Reservations Agent, Travel Agency Manager, Travel Consultant
Certificate III in Travel (SIT30222)
Leads to: Travel Consultant, Airline Customer Support Worker, Passenger Coach Driver, Reservations Agent, Tourist Information Officer, Travel Agency Manager, Charter and Tour Bus Driver, Tour Guide
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Asian Cookery (SIT40821)
Leads to: Chef, Cook, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Catering Manager, Fast Food Cook, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Senior Chef
Certificate IV in Catering Management (SIT40621)
Leads to: Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager, Waiter, Senior Chef, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor
Certificate IV in Guiding (SIT40222)
Leads to: Tour Guide, Charter and Tour Bus Driver, Tourist Information Officer, Travel Consultant, Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Gallery or Museum Guide
Certificate IV in Hospitality (SIT40422)
Leads to: Accommodation Service Manager, Bar Supervisor, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Gaming Supervisor, Hotel or Motel Manager, Bar Attendant, Barista, Doorperson or Porter, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Gaming Attendant, Gaming Dealer or Croupier, Hotel or Motel Receptionist, Reservations Agent, Waiter, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Housekeeping Supervisor
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)
Leads to: Chef, Cook, Fast Food Cook, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Sommelier, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager, Senior Chef, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor
Certificate IV in Patisserie (SIT40721)
Leads to: Pastrycook, Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook's Assistant, Catering Manager, Chef, Cook, Senior Chef
Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism (SIT40122)
Leads to: Tourist Information Officer, Chauffeur, Reservations Agent, Tour Guide, Travel Consultant, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Travel Agency Manager
Diploma
Diploma of Event Management (SIT50322)
Leads to: Event Manager, Amusement Centre Manager, Catering Manager, Cinema or Theatre Manager, Communications Manager (Public Relations), Equipment Hire Manager, Facilities Manager
Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422)
Leads to: Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Gaming Supervisor, Senior Chef, Waiter, Accommodation Service Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Hotel or Motel Manager, Licensed Club Manager, Retirement Village Manager
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50122)
Leads to: Tourist Information Officer, Accommodation Service Manager, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Reservations Agent, Tour Guide, Travel Consultant, Airport Manager, Amusement Centre Manager, Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager, Event Manager, Hotel or Motel Manager, Travel Agency Manager
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Event Management (SIT60222)
Leads to: Event Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Equipment Hire Manager, Licensed Club Manager, Amusement Centre Manager, Catering Manager, Cinema or Theatre Manager, Communications Manager (Public Relations)
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)
Leads to: Accommodation Service Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Hotel or Motel Manager, Licensed Club Manager, Front Office Supervisor (Accommodation), Gaming Supervisor, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Senior Chef, Waiter, Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager, Retirement Village Manager
Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT60122)
Leads to: Amusement Centre Manager, Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager, Event Manager, Hotel or Motel Manager, Travel Agency Manager, Hosted Accommodation Operator, Tourist Information Officer, Travel Consultant, Airport Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Transport Company Manager
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.