Regional Hospitality Futures Program – Sorell

BEST, in partnership with TasTAFE, is delivering a free 2-day hospitality training program in Sorell. Gain job-ready skills and nationally accredited qualifications to start work in hospitality or tourism. Open to residents of Clarence, Sorell, Tasman and Glamorgan Spring Bay looking for local employment opportunities. Delivered locally. No cost. Get qualified and job-ready.

BEST, in partnership with TasTAFE, is delivering a free 2-day hospitality training program in Sorell. Gain job-ready skills and nationally accredited qualifications to start work in hospitality or tourism. Open to residents of Clarence, Sorell, Tasman and Glamorgan Spring Bay looking for local employment opportunities. Delivered locally. No cost. Get qualified and job-ready.

Hospitality Essentials is a free, face-to-face training course designed to help people gain practical skills and industry knowledge to work in cafés, restaurants, bars, events, sporting clubs, vineyards, and tourism venues. Delivered by experienced trainers in a relaxed learning environment, the course covers hospitality basics such as coffee culture, food safety, responsible service of alcohol, first aid, communication, and digital skills. Participants also receive job preparation support including résumé writing, interview practice, and insights from local employers, making it an ideal pathway for those exploring new career options or ready to enter the workforce in the hospitality industry.

This program is designed for experienced professionals and high-potential team members seeking advanced leadership and management capability. You’ll deepen your expertise in strategic decision-making, team performance, innovation, and workplace culture. Gain practical tools and proven strategies to influence at a higher level, support organisational growth, and confidently transition into senior leadership roles.

The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed for emerging supervisors and managers who want to build strong leadership foundations. You’ll learn practical skills in team management, communication, problem-solving, and workplace culture.

Gain the confidence and strategies to inspire your team, handle challenges, and create positive change in your business and community.

Looking to craft the perfect resume or cover letter? Whether you’re starting from scratch or want expert advice on your existing application, we’re here to help.

Our BEST Workshops are tailored to support local community members in building standout job applications with confidence.

• Need a professional, polished resume or a tailored cover letter?
• Need help writing a selection criteria?
• Unsure where to begin, or just want expert feedback?

Join our 1.5-hour session with experienced Career Coaches who will guide you through practical tips and tools to create a resume or cover letter that truly reflects your skills and ambitions.

Coffeetunity is a joint initiative run in partnership between BEST and South East Tasmania Salvos. We run free one on one indivudalised entry level Barista Training.

This training opportunity is open to community members residing in the Sorell, Clarence City, Glamorgan Spring Bay, and Tasman council areas. If you live outside these regions, you are welcome to register your interest and will be placed on a waiting list. Priority will be given to participants from within the listed council areas.

Certificate III in Community Services is the first step towards a rewarding career in the community services sector. This course gives you the skills to support clients in health and social services, while also learning to navigate challenges and build relationships within community services organisations that provide person-centred services and support individuals facing various challenges.

Learn communication skills, understanding the rights of clients and how to network and collaborate with sector partners.

Gain your nationally recognised community services qualification from educators with extensive experience in this growing sector.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential and disability care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification. Participants will also undertake HLTAID011 Provide first aid.

Early Childhood Education and Care is a growing sector with more parents than ever utilising Early Childhood Services in all its various forms.

Completion of this qualification equips candidates with the skills and competency to undertake the role of an educator in a range of early childhood education settings, working within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

• Nurture babies and toddlers
• Participate in workplace health and safety
• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• Work effectively in children’s education and care
• Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care