Sarah Courtney,Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth
The new TasTAFE Drysdale training facility at Claremont College has been officially opened to help address skills shortages and prepare Tasmanians for jobs in tourism and hospitality.
The facility delivers on the Tasmanian Liberal Government commitment to bring Drysdale's training to Hobart's Northern suburbs and is a part of our plan to Secure Tasmania's Future.
The recently completed facility, offers a modern and contemporary training space where students can undertake practical training delivered by TasTAFE Drysdale staff across the different facets of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Training areas include; barista training, responsible service of alcohol, front of house, and housekeeping.
A group of Claremont College students are currently undertaking a Certificate II in Hospitality with Drysdale at the Claremont College facility, which is a great pathway into the industry and something students can build upon in the workplace.
The facility will also offer Responsible Service of Alcohol and Espresso Essentials (non-accredited) community short courses out-of-hours later this year, with plans to expand training into further areas in 2022.
TasTAFE Drysdale at Claremont College brings tourism and hospitality training to the local community, helping to overcome geographical barriers to people undertaking training.
We are working with Claremont College and industry to further invest at the site and have some fantastic opportunities ahead, including the potential for butchery courses, outdoor guiding, and mobile equipment for more hospitality outreach training.
Through this training facility, and its training more generally, TasTAFE Drysdale is proactively addressing the skills shortages and encouraging more people to begin a career in tourism and hospitality.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has a plan for TasTAFE, and we will continue to support industry and deliver accessible training which helps Tasmanians find a job, upskills or change careers.
