Dedicated Hospitality Training Centre Opens in Joondalup
Earlier this year Vocational Training Services opened the doors to a dedicated hospitality training centre in Joondalup. Jobseekers looking for a career in front of house hospitality will be wowed by the training opportunities provided at the centre where they will discover the different aspects of hospitality from cafes to fine dining.
The course is designed to provide the skills employers need and our tailor-made Barista Course is a big hit with students. These skills, as well as obtaining their Responsible Service of Alcohol, will help our position our students well when applying for hospitality jobs.
The program runs over a 10-week period for three days per week and covers all the skills a prospective employee needs in the hospitality industry. In the training centre, students get to develop skills in plate carrying, customer service, food service, bark work, tray service of drinks, teamwork and complaint handling. In addition to this, students are expected to complete a number of shifts in a real workplace!
Experienced trainer and assessor Nicola Dench’s tailored approach sees her working hard to make sure that each student has the opportunity to complete their workplace training in their ideal workplace. Paddy Malone’s is conveniently located next door, and students have been able to complete their practical assessments for “Clean and Tidy a bar” in the venue.
The VTS hospitality training course offers students a very flexible learning experience. Our trainers understand the external demands on anyone trying to study and will work with students if they need time off to attend an interview for example, or if they have childcare issues. Taking control of your life and engaging in a new career or even updating skills can be an exciting but scary prospect. Our trainers love people and love their job and are very interested in meeting new people and helping them along this journey to opening up bigger and better opportunities within the industry.
VTS hospitality graduate, Grace Vicary, who was offered work placement at the Parmelia Hilton said that she, “personally loved the consistency of each class, every new subject or topic was quite easily digestible and explained thoroughly. The free teas and coffees were appreciated as well as frequent breaks from paperwork to draw on the black board.”
Tenille Towler, currently working at the Shingle Inn in Cloverdale said that she is, “glad I did this course as it’s helped me gain confidence, knowledge and skills and helped me start my new job.”
The Joondalup office opened on 9 February for the first course. The next course starts 19 April.
Grace Vicary – “I personally loved the consistency of each class.”
Tenille Towler – “I’m glad I did this course as it’s helped me gain confidence.”