Service Industries
The School of Service Industries offers courses in Hospitality, Personal services, Tourism and Events.
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Hospitality
Putting the squeeze on a career in Hospitality
Our hospitality students get hands on experience at our purpose-built training restaurant, VenU. Training is also delivered through our partnerships with Sofitel Academy and Le Cordon Bleu.
VU is a recognised leader in training, winning national awards for Hospitality and Tourism Provider of the year multiple times.
Find your course in Hospitality
VenU restaurant
VenU dining area
VenU is the new hospitality training restaurant at Victoria University. It is fitted with state of the art cooking facilities and can seat 100 guests.
VenU is where students train for certificates in Restaurant Operations, Commercial Cookery, and Kitchen Operations, and diplomas and advanced diplomas in Hospitality Management.
Le Cordon Bleu
In partnership with Le Cordon Bleu, we offer the Associate Degree in Culinary Management. This course delivers high quality, internationally recognised culinary training – developing executive chefs and culinary managers for employment in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region.
At this stage this course is only available to international students. We plan to admit Australian students into the programs in the next 12 months.
Hospitality enquiries:
Phone: +61 3 9919 8763 | Email: hospitality@vu.edu.au
Personal Services
We offer courses in a variety of personal services occupations including hairdressing, salon management, make-up, fashion modelling, and beauty therapy.
Our team of professional, highly qualified educators are committed to providing you with the skills you need for a career in this industry.
Hairdressing
King St Hairdressing Salon
VU has been awarded three gold stars for our hairdressing training - the maximum rating given by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence.
Our students regularly take out multiple awards in the annual Hair and Beauty Industry Association (HBIA) Awards.
Find your course in Hairdressing
Make-up
Make-up model
A career as a make-up artist is exciting and creative. You can prepare models for fashion and photographic shoots; do makeovers for brides, publicity events and cosmetic sales; or work with actors and entertainers in theatre, film and TV.
Fashion Modelling
Model and photographer
We teach you the tricks of the trade in modelling. You'll gain skills in presentation, style and learn all about the catwalk.
Apply for a modelling interview
Beauty Therapy
Beauty therapy facility, King St
If you want to work in a salon as a beauty therapist, or in another beauty-related profession, our beauty courses will prepare your career pathway.
Pamper yourself!
You can enjoy a range of services at our Beauty Therapy facility on King St, Melbourne. We offer hairdressing (cutting, styling, colour and fashion perm), beauty therapy (waxing, facial and body treatments, manicure and pedicure, electrolysis) and massage (relaxation, therapeutic, sports, or remedial).
Please call us for an update on our services and to make an appointment.
Beauty Services P: +61 3 9919 7834
Hairdressing Service P: +61 3 9919 7958
Personal Services enquiries:
City King Campus
225 King St, Melbourne
Phone: +61 3 9919 7980 | Email: personalservices@vu.edu.au
Tourism and Events
Our courses provide you with the practical experience and formal education you need to enter the dynamic Tourism and Events industry.
Check out our courses in Tourism and Events:
Tourism and Events enquiries:
Phone: +61 3 9919 8293
Email Tourism: tafe.tourism@vu.edu.au
Email Events: events.tafe@vu.edu.au
Short Courses
The School of Service Industries runs short courses in all our program areas. Short courses are a great opportunity to get focused training to keep your skills up to date.
- Upgrade your business, communication and computer skills.
- Gain credits for your next qualification.
- Have fun learning something new.