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CAREER & INTERNSHIPS
Intern
Studies
The intern studies programme is a unique
and essential part of the curriculum.
Students are provided with a paid
industry placement during each semester
of approximately 250 hours per semester.
The placement is completed as either
casual or part- time work throughout the
studies and during term breaks. The
intern studies programme ensures
students gain first-hand experience in
leading hotels, resorts, restaurants and
other equally suitable hospitality
establishments and forms an essential
part of the assessment evidence
gathering process.
Qualifying Criteria - Intern Studies
Prior to commencement of the placement,
all students are required to satisfy the
following criteria to ensure they meet
minimum industry employment standards.
The criteria upon which students are
assessed are:
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Have
successfully completed the first ten
(10) weeks of practical skills training
and achieved the required competencies
in each area
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Have a
satisfactory attendance record
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Have completed a
satisfactory interview assessment with
the Industry Placement Manager and
Director of Hospitality Studies
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Have
successfully completed the Interpersonal
Skills Training conducted in
"Professional Development"
Once students
have met all of the qualifying criteria,
the Industry Placement Manager will
arrange up to three interviews with
suitably identified establishments.
Actual industry placement commences
after week 14 of Semester 1.
Students should not expect to work any
earlier than this and should be able to
support themselves throughout this time.
International students are permitted to
work 20 hours per week throughout the
school term, however you may work full
time during the school term breaks. It
is important to note that the wages you
receive will generally assist you with
some of your living expenses, but are
not sufficient enough to cover the cost
of tuition and living while studying in
Australia.
What is a Traineeship?
A structured program, usually for a
nominal duration of twelve months or
more, which is available either on a
part-time or full-time basis. A
Traineeship is a valuable first step to
a rewarding career with the hospitality
and tourism industry – but trainees are
not the only ones to benefit. By taking
on trainees, employers have the
opportunity to develop a well trained,
versatile and multi-skilled workforce.
Financial incentives and access to
flexible training arrangements have been
created to meet the needs of the
trainee.
Traineeship Course Streams
Within the Hospitality Industry
structure there are currently three
streams for entry into Traineeships,
these are for employees working within
the housekeeping, front office/reception
and food and beverage areas. However
qualification streams can be created or
adapted for other employees not
identified in the above steams and these
would be on an individual basis. A
fourth stream is provided for kitchen
hands looking to progress into an
apprenticeship, with a Certificate II in
Hospitality (Operations) being
undertaken prior to the offer of an
apprenticeship.
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Food and
Beverage
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Front Office /
Reception
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Housekeeping
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