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Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

Enjoy a varied career where no two days are the same. With the ability to work anywhere in the world, you’ll learn how to deliver services that make a difference in people’s lives.

Studying Food, Hospitality and Personal Services in Perth

Explore the exciting world of Food and Hospitality, and imagine a career that sees you working anywhere from secluded luxury resorts to city restaurants in any corner of the globe. From culinary arts and food service management to hospitality operations and customer service, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in the area that excites you the most.

Studying Personal Services will allow you to discover the art of personal grooming, wellness practices, beauty services, and client relationship management. A qualification like this opens the door to work in beauty parlours and hair salons or even starting your own beauty services business, either from home or travelling to your clients.

Studying Food and Hospitality or Personal Services will prepare you for a rewarding career with unmatched flexibility, where no two days are the same.

Average cost of a Food, Hospitality and Personal Services degree in Australia?

Undergrad

Prices range from approximately AUD 20,000 to AUD 40,000 per year*

Postgrad

Prices range from approximately AUD 20,000 to AUD 50,000 per year*

*Tuition fees can vary depending on factors such as the specific university and the duration of the program.

Student stories

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"I get to meet students from all over the world and incorporate different cultures into my culture."

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"The StudyPerth events help the students merge into the culture, and it always puts a smile on my face when I see that."

Abby

"I prefer quieter cities with more natural features, so Perth is best for me."

Theoretical Content

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services courses in Australia are designed to help you move into a career. Industry experts design the courses and are regularly reviewed to ensure you are learning the most relevant skills for finding a job.

Due to the nature of the career you will pursue after graduation, the content of these courses is very practical and hands-on, allowing you to gain the real skills required to succeed in the workforce.

As a student, you will learn how to prepare food and beverages and provide hospitality services such as housekeeping, cleaning, and serving food and drinks. You'll also learn about beauty treatments and beautification.

The theoretical content could include:

Application and use of skincare and cosmetic products
Developing gym-based programs for groups and individuals
General beauty care
Hair cutting, styling, colouring and treatment techniques
Housekeeping
Hygienic work practices in the food and hospitality industry
Preparation, display and service of food and beverages

Fields of work

Depending on what interests you or where your existing skills are, you could build your expertise in any part of the industry - from food and drink and hair and beauty services right through to delivering memorable hotel experiences.

You can use your skills and knowledge to work anywhere in the world, and you'll be part of an exciting industry with unmatched levels of variety and flexibility.

This study area comprises the following fields of work:

Food and Hospitality

Baking
Commercial Cookery
Executive Chef Training
Food Science
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Kitchen Management
Patisserie
Resort and Hotel Management

Personal Services

Beauty Services
Beauty Therapy
Cosmetic Tattooing
Eyelash Extensions
Lash and Brow Design
Make-up Artistry
Massage Therapy
Nail Technology
Personal Training and Fitness
Screen and Media Make-up Services
Pet Grooming

Potential careers

Studying Food, Hospitality, or Personal Services opens the doors to various exciting careers.

With a qualification from a leading international education provider, you’ll build incredible employability prospects and gain the practical experience you need to build a successful career.

Jobs in high demand

According to the National Skills Commission, the personal services industries are growing in Australia, with more and more Australians wanting to take care of themselves through exercise, wellness, and natural therapies.

By 2026, these jobs are predicted to increase the most:

Massage therapist roles will grow by 20.6%
Beauty therapist roles will grow by 12.2%
Fitness instructor roles will grow by 9.8%
Hairdresser roles will grow by 9.6%
Personal care consultant roles will grow by 8.5%

Food and Hospitality Careers

Chef
Head Chef
Sous-Chef
Kitchen Manager
Pastry Chef
Hospitality Manager
Hospitality Professional
Resort/Hotel Manager

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Personal Services Careers

Personal Trainer
Fitness Instructor
Gym Manager
Beauty Therapist
Cosmetic Tattooist
Hairdresser
Make-up Artist
Massage Therapist
Lash Artist
Brow Artist
Nail Artist
Pet Groomer

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FAQs

Hospitality courses are offered at a variety of Vocational Training Colleges and other Institutions, including but not limited to the Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE), Australian Professional Skills Institute (APS), Contempo College, Empyrean Education Institute, Greenwich College, Keystone College, Stanley College, TAFE International Western Australia, and the West Australian Institute of Further Studies. Each institution offers a unique course; use our course search to find the best one for you.

Different courses focus on different skills required in the Hospitality industry. Some of the popular Hospitality courses available in Perth are:

Certificate III in Baking
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate III in Hospitality
Certificate III in Patisserie
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Food Studies
Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management
Master of Food Science

Most Hospitality courses in Perth require a certain level of English proficiency, which differs depending on the course level. Most Certificate III’s require an IELTS 4.5 or equivalent English proficiency, whereas Certificate IV’s come with a 5.5 requirement. Use our course search to find the right course and see the entry requirements.