There are many training options that will help provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to turn your job into a career. Work and study courses and subsidised training in hospitality and tourism helps improve your job applications. Financial support is available from government programs while you study and work on a casual basis.
Work and study
- Intensive Cooking Apprenticeship Pathway: TAFE Queensland is providing Certificate III in Commercial Cookery free of fees. Students can complete their cookery apprenticeship course in two years while working in the kitchen. Find here.
Government assistance
Financial assistance
- Youth allowance: People 24 or younger who are studying can be eligible for financial assistance. Payments depend on factors including work and living arrangements. Find here.
- Austudy: People aged 25 or older and studying full time can be eligible for financial assistance. Payments depend on factors including work and living arrangements. Find here.
Free and subsidised training
- JobTrainer Fund: Access free or low-fee training for skills and training that will help you get a job. Find here.
- Free TAFE for under 25s: TAFE courses in hospitality and Tourism for people under 25 can be accessed to improve employability. Find here.
- Higher Level Skills: Complete a certificate IV or higher in a tourism or hospitality field. Selected courses are subsidised. Find here.
- Queensland Hotels Association training (non-funded): QHA provides courses for mandatory hospitality qualifications including Responsible Serving of Alcohol and Gambling licenses. Find here.
- Free apprenticeships for under 25s: Take part in an apprenticeship with selected providers in hospitality and cookery and have the training cost covered. Find here.