Course Delivery
Location: PNG and 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 provide hospitality service to customers for a minimum of 36 complete service periods (shifts). 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 practice 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 fees are PGK 6,500, WST 2,800. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery, and uniform.
Course fees are subject to change without prior notification. View current fees
Entry Requirements
- 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 on student and industry demand.