Internship Program Australia

Internship Program Australia

Working abroad: 'Is it easy to get a job'? Or 'How can I get a job in Australia?’

Working Abroad:

Choosing a study destination abroad that offers work opportunities has become a main deciding factor for many students. Students are looking for work to support their studies or to gain valuable international work experience, which will assist them in getting a job when they return home. Brisbane and South East Queensland have one of the highest concentrations of tourism and hospitality in Australia, which provides students with a range of work opportunities. However, most students have little or no skills or work experience and lack confidence in their English skills to approach prospective employers. These days, employers usually request written proof of training or industry experience and are looking for confident English speakers who are motivated, enthusiastic, confident and responsible.

HIC and HTA (Hospitality Training Association of Australia) have developed a range of programs to provide a training ground for students to develop their English language and hospitality skills. Students who sucessfully complete this program are often provided with employment contacts and interviews in the local area, although it is the student's responsibility to attend the interview and impress the employer with their new skills and enthusiasm. Although there are no guarantees in securing work with or without these programs, students who have successfully competed this program have enjoyed a higher success rate in securing work.

The Programs:
4 week Program - 2 weeks General English & English for Hospitality / 2 weeks Hospitality Work Skills & Experience
5 week Program - 5 weeks General English & English for Hospitality / 5 weeks Hospitality Work Skills & Experience
12 week Program - 5 weeks General English & English for Hospitality / 10 weeks Hospitality Work Skills & Experience
Program Objectives:
English Program - designed to provide students with improved General English and focused language skills for the hospitality industry

Hospitality Program – designed to introduce and develop skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry for students who want to enter the work place. Students gain practical on-the-job training in a working café and fine dining restaurant environment under the supervision of industry professionals. The course prepares students for jobs in fast paced bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, taverns, pubs, eateries, cafés or coffee shop environments. Emphasis is placed on the development of practical skills and the content is based on accredited Hospitality Training Association training modules. The course involves practical and theoretical elements and covers; food and beverage service, alcoholic beverages, cocktails, coffee & coffee machine operation, tea, soft drinks, juices, mixers etc., receiving and storing supplies, handling cash, liquor laws, responsible service of alcohol, cleaning and maintaining premises and other important areas of bar, restaurant and coffee shop service. On successful completion of the course students are awarded a Statement of Participation and a Statement of Attainment, which provides the student with 6 credit points towards further study in the Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations).designed to introduce and develop skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry for students who want to enter the work place. Students gain practical on-the-job training in a working café and fine dining restaurant environment under the supervision of industry professionals. The course prepares students for jobs in fast paced bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, taverns, pubs, eateries, cafés or coffee shop environments. Emphasis is placed on the development of practical skills and the content is based on accredited Hospitality Training Association training modules. The course involves practical and theoretical elements and covers; food and beverage service, alcoholic beverages, cocktails, coffee & coffee machine operation, tea, soft drinks, juices, mixers etc., receiving and storing supplies, handling cash, liquor laws, responsible service of alcohol, cleaning and maintaining premises and other important areas of bar, restaurant and coffee shop service. On successful completion of the course students are awarded a Statement of Participation and a Statement of Attainment, which provides the student with 6 credit points towards further study in the Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations).