Hospitality Management Training _ VIT

How Will Hospitality Management Training Help Your Career?
There are many training organizations out there advocating that their hospitality training
courses are the best available. Choosing the one most suited to your needs can be
difficult and time consuming and you don't want to spend your hard earned money on
the wrong one.
What do I want out of the course?
Are you after a longer intensive course with a higher qualification as the outcome? This
may mean a 6 month, 12 month or longer commitment, maybe fulltime and with a lot of
theory and practical content. Alternatively you may be after something that is shorter and
more of a practical undertaking. The qualification may not be so high but could still cover
the training you need to get working in the industry.
What sort of what work do I want to do?
Are you looking to make a career out of Hospitality training or wanting to simply gain
some employment or an income while perhaps studying or looking for a second job to
supplement your income, then hospitality is great for people in this situation!
Long courses may be more suited for those wanting to be in the industry for a career,
such as hotel management or hospitality raining.
Where do I want to do the course?
Larger colleges will be city based with their facilities on the one campus and training may
be done only in daytime hours. Smaller training organizations may conduct their courses
in the suburbs making it easier for access. Also consider that some places will do
training in their own facilities or others will use what we call 'live' venues such as hotels

or clubs who let their venues be used for training of students. This can often be a good
thing as it makes the training very realistic and can make for an exciting environment,
occasionally employment may even given to the more promising students.
Do I have payment flexibility?
Some organizations will need 100% just prior to the course commencement others may
only want a deposit and then give the ability to use a payment plan to pay the balance
(even after the course has been completed). This may be helpful as often you are doing
the course to get a job and have some income.
Government training organization or private company?
Generally TAFE operates the government educators, however there are also many
private companies who have been accredited by government to deliver courses. It is the
private RTO's (Registered Training Organisations) who can sometimes be more flexible
in their delivery of content eg deliver at night time or even weekends.
Do I know anyone who has done the course I wish to do?
Obviously a referral of a training organization (Victorian Institute of Technology) from
a friend is going to be valuable information when choosing who to go with. Ask around to
see if maybe a friend or a friend of a friend has done the same course, ask them the
hard questions such as what was the trainer like, how were the facilities that were
provided, did they get a job soon after?
If I'm unemployed can I do the course for free?
This will depend on your situation, however if you are listed with a Job Service Provider
such as Mission Australia or Max Employment you may be eligible to do the course at no
cost. Talk to your Employment Consultant to find out more.
As you can see there are many issues to consider and these are only some of the more
obvious ones. In summary do your research before you commit and ultimately you will
make the right decision and be on the road to an enjoyable time in the exciting
hospitality training industry.
If you are looking at a career in the hospitality industry then Diploma of Hospitality
Management training is a sure way to advance up an interesting and rewarding path.

Whichever field you choose - food & beverage, accommodation or leisure facilities - the
diploma will prepare you for a successful career. You will learn all about the operations
that happen behind-the-scenes at different levels, how to carry out planning and
management tasks and take greater responsibility on the job.
You might know that your future lies in the hospitality sector, and that you have what it
takes - the personality and passion for the job. But in most cases that will not be enough.
The higher up the ladder you want to go - the more specialized the skills and training.
Staff management skills are necessary for anyone seeking promotion, and the diverse
nature of the industry means that those additional skills can be very specific and in a
wide range of areas. Hospitality management training can range from customer service,
food & beverage sales, catering management, and events management to financial
planning, operations efficiency, administration, human resources management, and
much more.
Most employers looking for people to fill jobs that require responsibility, judgment and
people skills, would be looking for candidates who have completed a comprehensive
training program. As there is a shortage of qualified and skilled people in the Hospitality
training industry, this will give you an advantage in job placement. But more importantly,
it will give you the confidence and background to do the job based on knowledge and
skills gained from experienced instructors. Your training institution will give you an
opportunity to share in the knowledge and experience of teachers from a wide range of
commercial backgrounds all over the industry who will teach you to make the right
decisions, be creative and develop correct work procedures that you can put in practice
on the job.
The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management training from a reputable training
institute will make you more attractive to potential employers. They will know that you
are serious about your career if you were willing to invest time and money in gaining
your qualifications. And more importantly, they will know that you have the background
and tools they require and expect from their employees.
Management programs will also extend your range of skills. This is a very important
criterion for employers will always prefer staff that is flexible and multi-skilled.
Make sure the program you choose offers plenty of practical training, both at the
institution's training facilities and in commercial premises; this way your future employer
will know that you can carry on tasks with confidence drawn by experience in the field.
You might not get that management job right away, but having the training, knowledge
and skills means you will be given more responsibilities and opportunities to prove your
abilities. When an opening for a promotion arises - your name is sure to crop up.
Remember - even those at the very top of the job pyramid are constantly attending
seminars and workshops to update their skills and knowledge and stay in the leading
edge. So take advantage of any opportunity you have to attend and complete a
hospitality management training course and let your future employer know that you
come with the skills and knowledge that they need and can rely on.