Professional Learning Centre
The Professional Learning Centre (PLC) team is dedicated to supporting your career development through high-quality professional learning, personalised guidance, and meaningful industry opportunities. The team works closely with students to track career progress and help set clear, achievable professional goals throughout their studies.
The PLC team provides tailored support through a wide range of career development services, including industry visits and excursions, workshops, guest speakers, and hands-on practical experiences. Students can also access one-on-one support such as CV preparation and interview coaching, designed to help you present yourself confidently and professionally to employers.
Through PLC activities, students have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, build valuable networks, develop essential workplace skills, gain real-world industry insights, and strengthen their resume to support their personal brand and career readiness.
Graduate Employment Outcomes
Each year, the PLC team conducts a Graduate Outcomes report to track employment results for graduates. The 2024 report shows that 97% of graduates surveyed were employed within six months of graduation, highlighting strong employment outcomes and industry relevance.
Tourism Industry Outlook
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, by 2027 the global travel and tourism sector is expected to account for 138,086,000 direct jobs worldwide, representing an average annual growth rate of 2.2% over the next decade.
PLC Activities
PLC activities are open to all students at THSA and include professional development courses, on-site industry visits, workshops, and guest speaker sessions. The PLC team is continually developing new and engaging opportunities to support student employability and career growth.
Some PLC activities include:
→ Career Workshops
Workshops assist you to learn about: roles in the Tourism & Hospitality industry, and how to apply for them; preparing professional cover letters, resumes and business emails; creating an effective LinkedIn profile; interview techniques.
→ Industry Insights in the Classroom
Gain access to industry leaders through guest speakers who share their insights and industry knowledge.
→ Industry Insights in the Workplace
Find out what it’s like to work in a hotel through our work experience programs with partner hotels.
→ Field Trips
Experience guided field trips at luxury hotels, resorts and properties to gain first-hand insight into real-world hospitality, tourism and events operations.
→ Networking
Learn some tips on how to network and put them into practice when you meet with and learn from industry professionals.
→ Mock Interviews
Be interviewed by an industry professional and receive feedback on performance to help with the ‘real thing’.
→ Industry Skills Training
Receive help identifying certified courses to assist your professional development, including: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification, Responsible Gambling Services (RCG) certification, Opera Hotel Software training.
→ Industry Skills Workshops
The PLC team can help you identify workshops to assist your practical skills development, including: Food & Beverage skills, Barista, Bar skills.