Course Delivery
Location: Samoa
Duration: Course duration is 22 weeks full time including one-week mid semester break. Students will attend classes for a minimum of 5 days per week. Additional out-of-hours study time will be required.
Delivery Mode: Face to face and work placement. Training will be delivered in English and incorporates language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support.
Vocational Placement: As part of this qualification you are required to complete 36 shifts of vocational placement. This will be organised by APTC and these hours are to be completed within our live training restaurant and the hospitality industry. This is an opportunity for students to practise the skills and knowledge learnt in a supported environment.
You may be required to work a combination of morning, lunch, afternoon and dinner shifts to complete these vocational placement shifts. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts.
Course Fees: The course fee is WST2,500. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery and uniform. The Australian Government subsidises the cost of the course including materials and consumables.
Course fees are subject to change without prior notification. View current fees.
Entry Requirements
- Must be a citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country
- Have significant prior industry experience (more than one year) in the area in which they wish to train or have a local qualification and limited relevant industry experience (up to one year) in the area in which they wish to train
- Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Vocational Knowledge Assessment
Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning.
* Courses offered, course dates and fees may vary depending upon student and industry demand.