Hervey Bay has been one of Queensland's and Australia's fastest growing cities since 2005. The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism from markets within Australia and worldwide. Whale Watching plays a massive part of the tourism industry in the area, as well as having drawcards such as Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island with their gorgeous beaches and natural beauty.
With a great portion of the economy reliant on tourism and the city growing at a relative fast rate, it is very essential that business of all sizes employee the highest quality employees possible to represent their business and the area. To help employees get the best possible job opportunity it is imperative to undertake further study to get a leg up on your competition in the job market.
Below is a list of suggested TAFE courses that will help you find employment in Hervey Bay:
Business Courses - From Certificate III to Diploma level, a business course will open doors in many areas outside of and within the tourism market.
Children's Services - Child minding is a growing industry around Australia and the world. In the tourism market an increasing number of parents are travelling with young children, however when on holiday they are also looking for a break and spending some quality time each other, this has created an increasing demand for qualified professional child minding services. If you would like to become a child minding professional, you will need to study a Certificate III in Child Minding Services.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - To gain work in bars, restaurants and cafes that serve alcohol it is a requirement that you hold a current RSA certificate. Gaining your RSA Certificate will give you a distinctive advantage over international working holiday travellers looking to gain work as they often will not have this qualification.
Certificate III in Tourism - Another course that will put you in demand in the Hervey Bay area and other tourism markets like the Gold Coast, Cairns, Sunshine Coast or the Whitsundays. From domestic to international travel you will be able to work as a consultant for a travel agent or local tourism desk.
The above TAFE courses are just a few you could study that will help you gain employment in tourism areas like Hervey Bay.