Tourism & Hospitality is the world's largest industry
and there are exciting international careers available to well-qualified and
skilled graduates. Each year we train over 250 Australian and international
students for success in careers in the Hospitality and service sectors -
hotels, convention centres, resorts, clubs, property development companies
and financial consultancies, to name but a few.
Our graduates are highly regarded by employers for their level of skills and
their ability to "hit the ground running" in a demanding industry. A key
factor in this high-level preparation of students for the "real world" of
the Hospitality industry is the full integration of paid Work and Industry
Placement into the curriculum.
Hotel Management Courses
- Diploma in Hospitality (Management) - Year 1
- Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Management) - Year 2
- Hospitality Management Diploma awarded by the Educational Institute of the
American Hotels & Lodging Association - Year 2
- Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism) awarded by La Trobe
University - Year 3
William Blue provides a flexible entry and exit study pathway - you can
enter at the level appropriate to your academic background and experience,
and exit once you have attained your desired qualification.
Work & Industry Placements
Years 1 and 2 at William Blue International Hotel Management School includes
paid Work & Industry Placements. Students are required to complete a minimum
of 800 hours of Work Placement in order to meet the requirements of the
Advanced Diploma qualification. This is a special training package for
Hospitality Management training.
Year 3 at William Blue - the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism)
year - does not include any Work & Industry Placements in the training
program. Students who wish to continue their Work Placements in this year
are only permitted to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during
semester, as per Student Visa regulations.
Hotel Management Course Dates & Fees:
Course intakes: February & July (next
course starts: 12 July 2004)
Course fees:
- Year 1: Diploma in Hospitality (Management): A$16250 (+ A$2200 equipment
fee)
- Year 2: Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Management): A$10500 (+ A$495
equipment fee)
- Year 3:Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism) awarded by La Trobe
University: A$15000
Entry Requirements (1st Year):
- High School graduation (min 18 years old)
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic)
- Supporting documentation, including Statement of Purpose
Hotel Management International Application form:
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you wish to apply for Credits you will need to
submit academic transcripts and Subject Descriptions for all relevant
studies with your Application.
If you wish to apply for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) you will need
to submit a resume and/or work references outlining your relevant
experience in as much detail as possible with your Application.
Our Head of School will assess these transcripts and other materials in
relation to the units of study in the course you are applying for, and you
will be advised of any credits or RPL you are eligible for.
Location
We are located in the heart of leafy North Sydney,
just a few minutes across the Sydney Harbour Bridge from downtown Sydney.
Billy Blue Group includes William Blue International Hotel Management
School, Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts and Billy Blue English School all
in the one campus.
Accommodation
We can arrange for you:
- homestay with an Australian family (within 30 minutes by public transport
from our School)
- other accommodation on request (guesthouses, lodges, apartments, hostels,
hotels)
Fees:
Placement fee – A$200
Homestay – A$215 per week (single room)
(A$240 per week – 16 & 17 years)
We also arrange Airport transfer for A$99 one way.
Visa information
Student Visa holders are able, once they have
commenced their studies in Australia, to apply for Work Permission. Our
Reception staff will assist you with documents for this application.
A Student Visa with Work Permission allows you to work up to 20 hours per
week in part-time, casual work, provided all the attendance (minimum 80%)
and coursework requirements of the course of study are met.
For current information on students visas to Australia, see the Australian
Immigration website:
www.immi.gov.au - or
contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate to ensure that you are
able to satisfy student visa application requirements, before you proceed
with your plans for study in Australia.
Hope to see you soon at Billy Blue!!
