The Queensland Food and Beverage Industry event held on November 29th at the Sunshine Coast will coincide with the launch of the 'Appetite for Success' program in Queensland at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE. '

The Appetite for Success program provides a personal and professional framework to support those wishing to achieve success in the hospitality industry. The program combines practical and technical skills leading to further qualifications in a range of management related areas, balanced with life skills in key areas leading to long term success within the industry.

Unique features of the program:
• a strong network between participants, mentors and industry
• customised learning plans
• minimal disruption to place of employment
• combines to shape future industry leaders.

Appetite for Success was the first of its kind in Australia and has achieved great success with participants and industry partnering and has been recognised through several state training awards. It developed out of a recognised need to assist the hospitality industry with staff retention options and skilling future leaders for the hospitality industry. The program started in South Australia in 2006 as a joint initiative of the Food, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skills Advisory Council and TAFE SA partnering with Strategon.

Sunshine Coast TAFE is currently partnering with Appetite for Success to deliver this highly regarded program in Queensland.

The program is offered to existing food and beverage hospitality workers in both cookery and front of house roles.

Through the program you will gain:
• Business and management skills
• The opportunity to network with valuable business contacts
• Advanced specialist industry skills
• Industry recognition
• Personalised support for your career
• Pathways to higher qualifications

What is involved?
• 2 day residential workshop
• Subsequent single day workshops (up to 3 per semester)
• Personal and professional development topics
• Activities and programs to be completed outside workshops
• Program runs for 18 months (3 semesters)

Participants will complete the program with a Diploma in Hospitality Management as well as personal development and industry specific skills preparing them for supervisory and management roles.

General information about the South Australian project can be found on the website at http://www.appetiteforsuccess.com.au/

For further information or to register your interest, please contact the Appetite for Success Project Coordinator at Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE:
Ph: (07) 5459 3000
or afs.scit@det.qld.gov.au

Click here for the Appetite for Success brochure