Cookery and tourism
Year 10 to 12, Port Augusta Technical College
Speak to your school’s career counsellor or VET coordinator to apply.
The food services industry employed 58,700 people in SA in 2024.
Get hands-on industry training, part-time
It’s a great fit for students who are passionate about food, culture, travel, and enjoy working in a fast-paced,
team environment.
Make a positive impact on the lives of others
Students will find exciting career opportunities in becoming a cook or chef, working in hotels, restaurants, clubs or tourism businesses, or even starting their own business in the future.
Hands-on learning, real-world skills and employer connections will set you up for career success.
Katina Athanasos
Port Augusta Technical College Lead
What you'll learn
All topics contribute to your VET qualifications and SACE.
- Introduction to Cookery and Tourism Industry and Employability skills
- Exploring Identities and Futures
- First Aid and CPR Training: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Your school will support you to gain 20 days of work experience in collaboration with the college, giving you a taste of the real world!
- Employability skills program
- Activating Identities and Futures
- Pre-apprenticeship Program: including:
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
- SITSS00080 Espresso Machine Operation
- Hospitality Employment Pathway
- Industry Connections – Tourism
Your school will support you to undertake 20 days of work placement (including 12 service shifts) in collaboration with the college and the RTO as part of your qualification.
Speak to your school careers/pathways coordinator for more information on SACE credits associated with year 10 and 11 technical college programs.
Earn while you learn through a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, gaining valuable on-the-job experience and an income.
Achieve the SACE while gaining real-world industry skills, fast-tracking your career.
Apprenticeship/Traineeship
Options can include:
- Chef
- Cook
- Event Assistant
- Tourism Sales Consultant
- Visitor Information Officer
Continue and complete your apprenticeship/traineeship or transition into for careers such as:
- Chef
- Hotel manager
- Small business operator
- Tourism guide/operator
- Tourism marketing coordinator
- Tourism sales consultant
Registered Training Organisation
- Adelaide Institute of Hospitality - Code: 40138
- Career Employment Group - Code: 40138
Leading employer partners
We've partnered with Compass Group, the Australia Hotels Association and Career Employment Group to provide our graduates with guaranteed careers.
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I could see myself using these skills after school and working towards being a chef.
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It’s been really nice to be in a more adult-like environment and get real experience and exposure to the real world.
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I’m building employability skills, like communication and learning how to speak professionally in interviews.
Applications are now open for year 10 and 11 at Port Augusta Technical College in 2026
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