Hospitality, tourism & events

Study for a TAFE qualification in cooking, hospitality, or tourism and events at Victoria University, and prepare to join one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries.

You will learn from expert teachers with the latest professional knowledge, and put theory into practice in our modern facilities, on campus.

Get a taste of our culinary course

Perfect your omlette
Learn how to cook a quick and easy omelette, and jazz it up with your favourite ingredients with Culinary Educator, David Hayes.
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Chef-standard charity dinner
Our 2022 Charity Dinner saw our hospitality, cookery and events students work under Chef Andrew Ballard of Simmer Culinary.
A young man and woman in chef uniforms smile while adding sauce to a platter
Work experience at VenU
Our award-winning student-run restaurant VenU at Footscray Nicholson Campus provides a simulated work environment for students to refine their skills under the guidance of our expert teachers.
VU student chefs standing behind a set of prepared dishes, smiling at the camera
Join an information session
Prepare to join one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries. Our information sessions cover the various courses, facilities and placement opportunities at VU.

VU stories

Lauren in front of a concrete pillar, indoors, smiling at camera.
Lauren takes travel career to new heights despite cerebral palsy
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management SIT50122
"I loved VU Polytechnic because I was treated much better than at my previous university. I felt included and valued. Getting the opportunity to make new friends was also really special for me."
I loved VU Polytechnic because I was treated much better than at my previous university. I felt included and valued. Getting the opportunity to make new friends was also really special for me.
Lauren's story
Pasan wearing a chef's uniform and apron, standing in front of a plain background.
The impact of COVID no match for hospitality student Pasan
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30816
"I serve 150 customers per day, even during Covid. I also occasionally supervise Level 1 Cooks under the direction of the Head Chef. I’m really enjoying what I do. My course and training got me here."
I serve 150 customers per day, even during Covid. I also occasionally supervise Level 1 Cooks under the direction of the Head Chef. I’m really enjoying what I do. My course and training got me here.
Pasan's story
Dylan standing in front of a blank background, smiling at camera.
Dylan takes his career in events to the next level
Diploma of Event Management SIT50316
"I really value that the course wasn’t limited in its career outcomes and that even though I had worked in events for over 10 years, I completed the diploma with a whole new career objective – which is priceless."
I really value that the course wasn’t limited in its career outcomes and that even though I had worked in events for over 10 years, I completed the diploma with a whole new career objective – which is priceless.
Dylan's story