Queensland

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Courses in Cairns

Browse tourism, travel and hospitality courses in Cairns.

Courses for beginners

There are 82 courses available in Cairns Queensland for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.

SIT30222

Certificate III in Travel
Online
10 months
$6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Travel Consultant Travel Agent Tour Coordinator
Tour Guide Airline Customer Service Agent Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Travel Consultant Travel Agent Tour Coordinator Tour Guide Airline Customer Service Agent Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Consultant + 4 more
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Commercial Cleaner Cleaner
Street Cleaner Housekeeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Commercial Cleaner Cleaner Street Cleaner Housekeeper + 2 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant
Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender Marine Steward
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender Marine Steward + 8 more
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer
Outdoor Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer Outdoor Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard + 2 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$2,351 - $12,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Pastry Chef Patissier
Patisserie Chef Chocolate Chef Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Pastry Chef Patissier Patisserie Chef Chocolate Chef Assistant Pastry Chef + 3 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Courses for experienced learners

There are 30 courses available in Cairns Queensland for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.

SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 30 months
$999 - $24,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
Kitchen Manager Sous Chef Chef de Partie Pastry Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Kitchen Manager Sous Chef Chef de Partie Pastry Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 5 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 27 months
$2,999 - $25,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Planner Venue Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Planner Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper + 4 more
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Media Coordinator SEO Specialist Event Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Brand Manager Marketing Consultant Public Relations Officer Content Manager Communications Officer
+ 7 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Restaurant Supervisor
Hotel Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Hospitality Manager Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Restaurant Supervisor Hotel Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Hospitality Manager Catering Manager Food Service Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor + 7 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online, Recognition for Prior Learning
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Event Coordinator Sports Facility Manager
Outdoor Recreation Officer Fitness Centre Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Event Coordinator Sports Facility Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Fitness Centre Manager + 2 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Course providers in Cairns

The following providers offer tourism, travel and hospitality courses online courses in Cairns Queensland.
Institute of Skills and Training Australia
0381
3
Frontier Education
110080
4
Queensland Academy of Technology
31246
3
The Illawarra Business College
90191
5
Chisholm Institute
0260
1
Complete Hospitality Training
3722
3
Training Institute Australasia
52612
3
Axial International College
2437
6
Cairns College of English and Business
40520
3
Central Australian College
22302
2
Australian Professional Skills Institute
52007
4
Sacred Heart International College
45168
3
Keystone College of Business and Technology
41183
4
Sydney School of Business and Technology
90438
7
Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services
5090
3
Access Recognised Training Australia
88203
7
Page Institute
41171
3
Federation Academy
52785
2
Adelaide Culinary Institute
45797
3
Illoura College
40788
3
George Brown College
91707
3
Sydney Metro College
41204
2
Skyline International College
45233
2
Canberra College of Management and Technology
45648
3
Australian Academy of Advanced Skills
45240
4
North Regional TAFE
52788
3
TAFE Queensland
0275
14
College Australia
31222
8
Axial Training
2437
4
Brisbane Business and Hospitality Training
31983
8
Austrasia College
45303
2
Evolution Hospitality Institute
91256
6
1 Education
6639
1
Tubal
51679
3
Upskilled
40374
2
College for Adult Learning
22228
1
Asset College
31718
1
The Suzan Johnston Organization
0170
1
MCI Institute
91088
1
Foundation Education
22557
2
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
32363
2
Australian College of Training
51269
9
Australian Adelaide International College
40328
1
Canberra Institute of Technology
0101
5
South Metropolitan TAFE
52787
6
Murray ACE Training Solutions
3776
1
Civil Train
5708
2
Skills Network
41410
2
ACTA Group
45370
4
CEG-Training Partnerships
40138
2
Klepper Training Academy
45075
6
National Institute of Construction Skills
30048
2
Training Beyond 2000
90323
2
Lack Group
45747
1
Training Services QLD
41551
2
TDT Training Australia
6855
2
Enable College
4849
2
Antrick Education
41572
2
Red Cross
3605
3
FIT College
31903
2
Mayfield Education
3938
1
Blue Stone Medical
32117
1
RAM Training Services
31701
2
MiHaven Training
40928
6
Upskill Institute
45708
2
CBD College
91399
1
Royal College of Healthcare
31994
1
New Futures Training
21203
2
OCTEC Limited
90142
3
The Bright College
45752
2
Gallipoli Education
45845
2
Fitness Institute
32089
2
Queensford College
31736
2
In 4 Training
32041
2
UQ Skills
1511
2
Engineering Institute of Technology
51971
2
East West Training Solutions
91362
3
Australis Institute of Technology and Education
91630
1
Vocational Training Services
51843
4
Redmako Learning
40700
1
ETC Training Solutions
6998
5
HITsa Training and Employment
40200
9
Kangan Institute
3077
2
South Regional TAFE
52790
4
Image Australian Modern Academy
41169
1
Access Training Centre
40101
1
North Metropolitan TAFE
52786
4
Regional Training Services Qld
40702
2
TAFE NSW
90003
14
Careers Training Centre
40557
4
Barrington College
45030
1
Massage Schools of Queensland
2875
1
Deakin University
1
La Trobe University
1
Calibre Training and Development
32394
1
Institute of Training and Further Education
6372
5
Strategix
31418
1
SDS Training
32505
1
Nationwide Training
1933
1
JKR Training For Business
91130
1
Saltera Training
7148
1
Atherton State High School
30220
1
Dynamic Learning Services
40467
1
METS Training Services
91018
1
Designer Life
32502
5
Look Now Training
31827
1
Allara Learning
91178
3
Bamara Training
4011
1
National Skills
45438
2
Group314
91508
10
5 Star Training & Consulting
91664
1
The College of Health and Fitness
30798
1
VERTO
6971
1
Workplace Training Strategies
21859
6
Bendigo TAFE
3077
1
Independent Institute
40123
4
Australian Food Training Centre
40094
3
Australian Nursing and Training Services
41231
1
The Centre for Volunteering
90031
1
Australian Careers Education
22424
1
ARC Training
91007
1
Alffie
41206
4
Central Coast Community College
90304
1
Learning Sphere
91718
2
Key Institute
20855
1
BSI Learning
21371
1
Foundation Training Australia
31972
1
IPS Institute
32186
1
Arrow Training Services
6127
1
Australian Skills Management Institute
32217
1
MADEC
3957
3
Hospitality Institute of NSW
45218
3
Core Training
46001
1
Strike Training and Consulting
41500
1
CTA Training Specialists
31607
10
AQTraining
32456
3
Connect Skills Institute
31474
1
Aveling
50503
5
Applied Training Solutions
90294
1
Krause Health and Safety
45398
1
Down to Earth Training and Assessing
51199
1
Australian Salesmasters Training
6854
1
SWC Training
4567
1
Australian Trade Training College
31399
1
Restaurant and Catering Australia
6868
1
Work & Training
1126
1
AD1 College
91622
1
UNE Partnerships
6754
1
South West TAFE
3120
1
University of Southern Queensland
1
James Cook University
2
Bond University
1
Sun Pacific College
41557
1
Cornzal
31663
1
Northern Beaches & Mosman College
90113
1
ASC Training and Development
2353
1
Response Learning
30879
1
Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre
90331
1
AdvancED Education & Training
41332
1
Simple Solutions Training Services
45716
1
All States Training
32577
1
Sutton Road Training Centre
0201
1
Federation University
4909
3

Study areas

Food Services

Embarking on a career in the food services industry can be both exciting and rewarding. In Australia, aspiring professionals can choose from a variety...

Career opportunities Fast Food Assistant Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food Safety Supervisor Barrister Waiter Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager View all

Accommodation

If you're interested in a career in the Accommodation sector, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive range of courses to get you started. With 56 accom...

Career opportunities Hotel Manager Motel Manager Hotel Porter Housekeeper Hotel Receptionist Concierge Front Office Supervisor Maintenance Manager Housekeeping Manager View all

Cookery and Catering

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Cookery and Catering industry? With a variety of courses available across Australia, including 88 compr...

Career opportunities Kitchen Attendant Apprentice Chef Catering Assistant Chef Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Pastry Chef Patissier Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Food Services Assistant Food Safety Supervisor Executive Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Kitchen Manager View all

Event Management

Embark on a career in Event Management with a variety of courses available throughout Australia at Courses.com.au. Whether you are a beginner or an ex...

Career opportunities Events Assistant Event Planner Event Manager Event Coordinator Conference Coordinator Function Coordinator Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Event Stylist Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator View all

Gaming

Gaming courses in Australia offer a vibrant opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing careers within the exciting world of hospitality and en...

Career opportunities Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Attendant

Hospitality

The hospitality industry in Australia is thriving, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. With a total of 88 Hosp...

Career opportunities Cafe Attendant Restaurant Supervisor Venue Manager Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant Barista Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Rooms Division Manager Hospitality Manager Food and Beverage Manager Kitchen Manager Bartender Marine Steward View all

Patisserie

If you have a passion for baking and want to turn it into a rewarding career, our range of Patisserie courses could be the perfect fit for you. With 3...

Career opportunities Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef Pastry Chef Patissier Patisserie Chef Chocolate Chef View all

Tourism

Embarking on a journey in the tourism industry can be immensely rewarding, and Courses.com.au is here to guide you every step of the way. With a compr...

Career opportunities Tour Driver Exhibition Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Tour Advisor Exhibition Manager Tourism Consultant Tourism Manager Ticketing Coordinator View all

Travel Agent

Are you interested in starting a career in the travel industry? The Travel Agent courses listed on Courses.com.au are your gateway to becoming a skill...

Career opportunities Travel Agency Manager Travel Agent Travel Consultant Reservations Agent Tourism Officer Tour Advisor Airline Customer Service Agent Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Operator Senior Travel Consultant Travel Specialist Ticketing Coordinator View all

Tour Guides

If you have a passion for exploring new places and sharing your adventures with others, consider pursuing a career as a tour guide. In Australia, ther...

Career opportunities Tour Coordinator Tour Guide Tour Advisor Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Tourism Operator View all

Key questions

What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a traineeship?

An apprenticeship typically involves learning a trade (e.g plumbing, hairdressing) over 1 to 4 years and results in a qualification as a tradesperson.A traineeship focuses on non-trade skills (such as office administration, IT, hospitality), takes 1 to 2 years, and generally leads to a Certificate II or higher.Who can become an apprentice or trainee?No previous qualifications are required to become an apprentice or trainee, and anyone who is of legal working age in their state or territory is eligible.This includes:

  • School leavers
  • Career changers
  • People re-entering the workforce
What are the benefits for employers?There are several benefits for employers who choose to take on apprentices and trainees. They include:
  • Access to the latest skills and training
  • Financial incentives and subsidies
  • Opportunity to shape a motivated, loyal workforce
  • Enhanced workplace culture by hiring for attitude and training for skill
  • Competitive advantage and improved compliance
Can existing staff undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship?Yes! Apprenticeships and traineeships can be used to upskill current employees, supporting their professional development while meeting your business’s changing needs.What obligations do employers have?In addition to standard employment entitlements (fair pay, safe workplace, leave, super), employers must provide:
  • Structured training opportunities
  • Time off to attend training
  • Support to help the apprentice or trainee complete their qualification
How do I find the right apprentice or trainee?To find a suitable apprentice or trainee for your business, you can:
  • Advertise (online, paper, community boards)
  • Connect through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
  • Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO)
  • Work with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
  • Offer a traineeship to an existing employee
What is an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider?An Apprentice Connect Australia Provider is part of a free national service that:
  • Helps match businesses with apprentices/trainees
  • Provides guidance on obligations and incentives
  • Manages training contracts and registration
Are there any financial incentives for businesses?Yes, these may include:
  • One-off payments
  • Wage subsidies
  • Training cost support
  • Payroll tax exemptions
  • Workers’ compensation discounts
You can access the Australian Government Incentives Explorer to find out what your business may qualify for.Do apprentices and trainees receive financial support too?Apprentices and trainees may be eligible for:
  • Living away from home allowances
  • Tool allowances
  • Travel support
  • Other government assistance depending on the trade or industry
You can access the Australian Government Incentives Explorer to find out what you may be eligible for.Can an apprenticeship or traineeship give my business a competitive edge?Absolutely. By integrating the latest skills, upskilling your team, and supporting staff career progression, your business can stay ahead in a fast-evolving marketplace.

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More about tourism, travel and hospitality courses in Cairns

Discover a world of opportunities with our comprehensive selection of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality courses in Cairns. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your career, Cairns offers a variety of courses to suit your needs. Beginners can choose from popular options like the Certificate III in Hospitality and the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. For those with prior experience, advanced offerings such as the Certificate IV in Hospitality and the Diploma of Hospitality Management can help elevate your skills.

Cairns is abuzz with vibrant training providers, including TAFE Queensland, James Cook University, and RAM Training Services, all offering face-to-face classes for students eager to learn in a supportive environment. You can also check out specific areas of study, such as Food Services or Hospitality, to find a course that aligns with your career goals.

Whether your passion lies in Tourism, Event Management, or Cookery and Catering, the opportunities for personal and professional growth are tremendous. With over 22 courses available in the Cairns area, you can gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this exciting industry. Start your journey today and explore the possibilities that await you in the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality field!

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