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Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

Enjoy a varied career where no two days are the same. With the ability to work anywhere in the world, you’ll learn how to deliver services that make a difference in people’s lives.

Studying Food, Hospitality and Personal Services in Perth

Explore the exciting world of Food and Hospitality, and imagine a career that sees you working anywhere from secluded luxury resorts to city restaurants in any corner of the globe. From culinary arts and food service management to hospitality operations and customer service, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in the area that excites you the most. Ìý

Studying Personal Services will allow you to discover the art of personal grooming, wellness practices, beauty services, and client relationship management. A qualification like this opens the door to work in beauty parlours and hair salons or even starting your own beauty services business, either from home or travelling to your clients.ÌýÌý

Studying Food and Hospitality or Personal Services will prepare you for a rewarding career with unmatched flexibility, where no two days are the same. Ìý

Student stories

Listen to what students from all over the world love most about living and studying in Perth.

Kenneth Salibongcogon
"I love the work-life balance. You can work, and then you can enjoy life."
Denver Dias
"The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× events help the students merge into the culture, and it always puts a smile on my face when I see that."
Rency Jepchirchir
"I love the beautiful parks and stunning coastline of Western Australia."

Theoretical Content

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services courses in Australia are designed to help you move into a career. Industry experts design the courses and are regularly reviewed to ensure you are learning the most relevant skills for finding a job.

Due to the nature of the career you will pursue after graduation, the content of these courses is very practical and hands-on, allowing you to gain the real skills required to succeed in the workforce.ÌýÌý

As a student, you will learn how to prepare food and beverages and provide hospitality services such as housekeeping, cleaning, and serving food and drinks. You'll also learn about beauty treatments and beautification.

The theoretical content could include:

  • Application and use of skincare and cosmetic products

  • Developing gym-based programs for groups and individualsÌý
  • General beauty care

  • Hair cutting, styling, colouring and treatment techniques

  • Housekeeping

  • Hygienic work practices in the food and hospitality industry

  • Preparation, display and service of food and beverages

Fields of work

Depending on what interests you or where your existing skills are, you could build your expertise in any part of the industry - from food and drink and hair and beauty services right through to delivering memorable hotel experiences.

You can use your skills and knowledge to work anywhere in the world, and you'll be part of an exciting industry with unmatched levels of variety and flexibility.Ìý

This study area comprises the following fields of work:

Food and Hospitality

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  • Commercial CookeryÌý
  • Executive Chef TrainingÌý
  • Food ScienceÌý
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  • Hospitality ManagementÌý
  • Kitchen ManagementÌý
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  • Resort and Hotel ManagementÌý

Personal Services

  • Beauty ServicesÌý
  • Beauty TherapyÌý
  • Cosmetic TattooingÌý
  • Eyelash ExtensionsÌý
  • Lash and Brow DesignÌý
  • Make-up ArtistryÌý
  • Massage TherapyÌý
  • Nail TechnologyÌý
  • Personal Training and FitnessÌý
  • Screen and Media Make-up ServicesÌý
  • Pet GroomingÌý

Potential careers

Studying Food, Hospitality, or Personal Services opens the doors to various exciting careers.

With a qualification from a leading international education provider, you’ll build incredible employability prospects and gain the practical experience you need to build a successful career.

Jobs in high demandÌý

According to the National Skills Commission, the personal services industries are growing in Australia, with more and more Australians wanting to take care of themselves through exercise, wellness, and natural therapies. Ìý

By 2026, these jobs are predicted to increase the most: Ìý

  • Massage therapist roles will grow by 20.6%Ìý
  • Beauty therapist roles will grow by 12.2%Ìý
  • Fitness instructor roles will grow by 9.8%Ìý
  • Hairdresser roles will grow by 9.6%Ìý
  • Personal care consultant roles will grow by 8.5%

Food and Hospitality CareersÌý

  • ChefÌý
  • Head ChefÌý
  • Sous-ChefÌý
  • Kitchen ManagerÌý
  • Pastry ChefÌý
  • Hospitality ManagerÌý
  • Hospitality ProfessionalÌý
  • Resort/Hotel ManagerÌý

Personal Services CareersÌý

  • Personal TrainerÌý
  • Fitness InstructorÌý
  • Gym ManagerÌý
  • Beauty TherapistÌý
  • Cosmetic TattooistÌý
  • HairdresserÌý
  • Make-up ArtistÌý
  • Massage TherapistÌý
  • Lash ArtistÌý
  • Brow ArtistÌý
  • Nail ArtistÌý
  • Pet Groomer

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FAQs

Hospitality courses are offered at a variety of Vocational Training Colleges and other Institutions, including but not limited to the Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE), Australian Professional Skills Institute (APS), Contempo College, Empyrean Education Institute, Greenwich College, Keystone College, Stanley College, TAFE International Western Australia, and the West Australian Institute of Further Studies. Each institution offers a unique course; use our course search to find the best one for you.

Different courses focus on different skills required in the Hospitality industry. Some of the popular Hospitality courses available in Perth are:Ìý

  • Certificate III in µþ²¹°ì¾±²Ô²µÌý
  • Certificate III in Commercial CookeryÌý
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  • Certificate III in ±Ê²¹³Ù¾±²õ²õ±ð°ù¾±±ðÌý
  • Certificate IV in Kitchen ManagementÌý
  • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality ManagementÌý
  • Bachelor of Food StudiesÌý
  • Bachelor of Resort and Hotel ManagementÌý
  • Master of Food ScienceÌý

Most Hospitality courses in Perth require a certain level of English proficiency, which differs depending on the course level. Most Certificate III’s require an IELTS 4.5 or equivalent English proficiency, whereas Certificate IV’s come with a 5.5 requirement. Use our course search to find the right course and see the entry requirements. Ìý

Where to study Food, Hospitality and Personal Services in Perth