AHA & TAA Training and Education

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THE AHA & TAA ARE COMMITTED TO TRAINING & EDUCATING

THE INDUSTRY

DIVERSITY AND AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES MAKE THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO WORK.

WHAT TRANSLATES A JOB IN THE HOTEL SECTOR INTO ONE OF VALUE, HOWEVER, IS THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION THAT THE AUSTRALIAN HOTELS ASSOCIATION STATE BRANCHES ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING.

WITH A SELECTION OF COURSES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE MEMBER’S HOTEL OPERATIONS AND STAFF PERFORMANCE – ALL WHILE COMPLYING WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS – THE AUSTRALIAN HOTELS ASSOCIATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE OUR INDUSTRY IS MOVING FORWARD AND ATTRACTING FABULOUS PEOPLE SEEKING A LONG AND REWARDING CAREER.

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An insight into training and education on behalf of the QHA

The Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) – much like its neighbouring state associations – provides a training offering that is credible, reliable, relevant and current.

Seen as a main point of contact, the QHA’s RTO’s strive to go above and beyond the minimum standards that are required for training.

The QHA maintains open communication with Government by working with various forums and parties – this includes the Liquor and Gaming Expert Panel, the Responsible Gambling Code of Practice Working Party and the Tourism and Hospitality Advisory Committee of Service Skills Australia. They also have a positive relationship with the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation and are advocates of face-to-face first-time training as this enables peer learning, robust assessment and validity in outcomes.

The QHA engages regional/ rural members by delivering onsite, in-house training across the state – running a comprehensive regional members forum program that provides an opportunity for members to attend and be updated on industry issues and training – and by using electronic platforms, which offer accredited RSA and RSG training, as well as various webinar courses.

In addition to this, the QHA provides a fortnightly newsletter, a monthly QHA Review magazine, e-bulletins and fax streams, which are used for breaking news and content delivery.

The QHA – as does the other hotel associations – seeks trainers that are experienced and industry focused, with professional delivery skills and who can engage with a diverse range of people.

In 2015, the collective focus of the Australian Hotels Associations will remain on identifying skills shortages (e.g. Chefs). An increase in staff professional development is also emerging, and finally, future members will be encouraged to consider opportunities for training, such as apprenticeships and school-based trainees.

The primary focus will be to ensure that the hospitality industry is presented as a credible, desirable and rewarding career path.