Work Experience Australia

How to get work experience in Australia?

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 sucessfully competed this program have enjoyed a higher sucess 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, night clubs, taverns, pubs, eateries, café’s 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 theory elements and covers; food and beverage service, alcoholic beverages, beverage service, cocktails, coffee & coffee machine operation, tea, soft drinks, juices, mixers etc… The responsible preparation and service of beverages, 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).
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English and Adventure Study Packages are available all year round and a great choice for your students travelling to Australia in the Summer Season.

English & Island Adventure - All inclusive packages from 1 week. 'Meet the Dolphins' on the second largest sand island in the world, Moreton Island. Stay overnight and enjoy the fantastic facilities at the gorgeous Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort. Relax by one of the many pools, take a dip in the tranquil blue waters, enjoy resort diving or a 4WD safari to one of Moretons beautiful fresh water lakes. Whale watching is also avilable in late June to early September. English & Learn to Surf - All inclusive packages from 2 weeks. South East Queensland has a tepid annual water temperature of 22 degrees celcius. Surfing is a fun and exciting sport open to people of all ages. Beginners to seaoned surfers can learn with some of the most professional surf instructors in the region. All courses are certified and include transfers and overnight accommodation on the Gold Coast.

English & Scuba Diving - All inclusive packages from 2 weeks. Enjoy learning to scuba dive with PADI 5 star professionals on some of the most amazing dive sites in the world. This course can be taken from just 2 weeks and involves a range of pool, snorkeling and ocean diving lessons.

Wollongong University College offers internship programs
Sydney & Wollongong Campuses.

Wollongong University College is pleased to announce its’ Internship Program. The WUC Internship Program is designed to provide students with professional skills and gain hands-on experience in their chosen career field. This is an opportunity for students to practice their English skills and to experience working in an Australian business. The program consists of two parts: English studies followed by a volunteer internship.

The WUC Internship experience is designed specifically for advanced level students who want to improve their employment prospects when they return to their home country and practice their new English skills in a business environment. Upon completion of the English course students may be placed in an internship where they can practice and improve their English skills while learning about the Australian culture.

We offer a variety of internships and will try to place students in their first choice of field or career. During the internship, students will observe daily functions in an Australian company, practice English and learn industry-related vocabulary. Students will be monitored closely throughout their internship by an internship counselor, and complete an evaluation at the end of the program.

All work done during the internship is on a voluntary basis and the student will receive no payment / remuneration.