Restaurant & Catering Australia has welcomed new training and product development arrangements for the vocational education sector announced by the Australian government this morning.
R&CA CEO, John Hart says that the announcement serves as a welcome step in addressing the needs of the tourism and hospitality sectors.
“The [hospitality] sector is currently experiencing a shortfall of 35,800 jobs, with this number expected to increase to 56,000 by the end of 2015. Additionally, employment in the cafe, restaurant and takeaway food services sector is projected to grow more than 43,700 jobs or 8.5 percent to November 2018,” says Hart.
Hart says that this rate of employment growth is expected to be higher than any other industry in the Australian economy and it is estimated that Australia will require an additional 2.5 million people with Vocational Education Training (VET) qualifications; 1.7 million of which will need to be qualified at Certificate III level or above.
“The new model supporting industry reference committees will more closely align the skill needs of industry with the training that is delivered through the vocational education sector,” says Hart
“Changes to this structure and authorising environment through the Australian Industry Skills Committee will help to provide the necessary skilled staff required to deliver quality customer experiences well into the future.”
Hart says today’s announcement is recognition that skilled staff in the tourism and hospitality industry is necessary for the economic growth of the country.
“Waiters, cooks, chefs and café and restaurant managers are the most in-demand occupations in the sector and will continue to be well beyond 2015.
“’Australia’s system of competency standards and qualifications-based learning is world renowned; this change to the development process will strengthen that reputation even further.
Source: Hospitability Magazine
Martin College are putting a special offer into the market for programs commencing 16th August and 20th September 2010. This special offer is only available to any NEW bookings made for these 2 intakes to any of the MC Campuses in Australia – Sydney, Gold Coast or Brisbane (see below details of special offers).
Martin College Special Offers:
August 16th 2010:
- Advanced Diploma of Management (50 weeks) – WAS $13,795 NOW ONLY $13,090*
- Diploma of Marketing (20 weeks) – comprises of 5 core subjects + 3 elective subjects WAS $5,955 NOW ONLY $4,760*
- Diploma of Business (20 weeks) – WAS $5,955 NOW ONLY $4,760*
- Certificate IV in Business (15 weeks) – WAS $4,465 NOW ONLY $3,570*
- Certificate IV & Diploma of Business (30 weeks) – WAS $10,420 NOW ONLY $8,330*
- Certificate IV in Business & Diploma of Marketing (30 weeks) – WAS $10,420 NOW ONLY $8,330*
- Diploma of Information Technology (45 weeks)
- Diploma of Event Management (45 weeks)
- Certificate III in Event Management (15 weeks) – WAS $4,465 NOW ONLY $3,570*
- Diploma of Tourism (45 weeks)
- Certificate III in Tourism (25 weeks)
September 20th 2010:
- Advanced Diploma of Management (50 weeks) – WAS $13,795 NOW ONLY $13,090*
- Diploma of Marketing (20 weeks) – comprises of 5 core subjects + 3 elective subjects WAS $5,955 NOW ONLY $4,760*
- Diploma of Business (20 weeks) – WAS $5,955 NOW ONLY $4,760*
- Certificate IV in Business (15 weeks) – WAS $4,465 NOW ONLY $3,570*
- Certificate IV & Diploma of Business (30 weeks) – WAS $10,420 NOW ONLY $8,330*
- Certificate IV in Business & Diploma of Marketing (30 weeks) – WAS $10,420 NOW ONLY $8,330*
- Diploma of Event Management (45 weeks)
- Certificate III in Event Management (15 weeks) – WAS $4,465 NOW ONLY $3,570*
- Diploma of Tourism (45 weeks)
- Certificate III in Tourism (25 weeks)
- Diploma of Graphic Design (50 weeks)
- Certificate IV in Design (25 weeks)
October 25th 2010:
- Advanced Diploma of Management (50 weeks)
- Diploma of Marketing (20 weeks) – comprises of 5 core subjects + 3 elective subjects
- Diploma of Business (20 weeks)
- Certificate IV in Business (15 weeks)
- Certificate IV & Diploma of Business (30 weeks)
- Certificate IV in Business & Diploma of Marketing (30 weeks)
November 29th 2010:
- Advanced Diploma of Management (50 weeks)
- Diploma of Marketing (20 weeks) – comprises of 5 core subjects + 3 elective subjects
- Diploma of Business (20 weeks)
- Certificate IV in Business (15 weeks)
- Certificate IV & Diploma of Business (30 weeks)
- Certificate IV in Business & Diploma of Marketing (30 weeks)
- Diploma of Information Technology (45 weeks)
Nationality Mix (July)
Please find attached the latest Nationality Mix for July 2010. Brisbane is showing a great diversity in its nationalities especially with the introduction of more Australian students (Now at 25%)at Martin College through the implementation of VET Fee-Help (Government assistance for Australian Citizens ONLY) these numbers should continue to grow over the coming months.
For further information, please contact me.
