Australian Tourist Commission

Tourism Training Australia was established in 1982 to develop a flexible and effective training system for the tourism and hospitality industry. The organisation brings together a large number of training partners, including industry, government, unions, private and public training providers, industry associations, universities and students/trainees. Tourism Training Australia: MANAGES the development and implementation of national training system initiatives such as New Apprenticeships and mature age training. ENSURES industry quality standards are met by promoting the Australian Hospitality Review Panel (AHRP) and Australian Tourism Training Review Panel (ATTRP) industry recognition systems PROVIDES recognition of prior learning and current competence through ACCESS ORGANISES Conferences and Seminars to exchange ideas for increasing training and service excellence RECOGNISES special industry innovation with National Training Awards LIAISES with training providers to improve training strategies and industry access to training DEVELOPS training Products and Resources to assist in the delivery of quality training INITIATES and undertakes national and state Projects which improve employment and training opportunities SUPPORTS a national training Network that provides assistance and advice in each State and Territory ASSESSES current and future workforce needs ADVISES Government and other organisations on industry training needs, strategies and plans PROMOTES the benefits of training to industry and key stakeholders As a member of Tourism Training Australia you will support the continued progress of training in the tourism, hospitality and caravan industries. Your support will significantly enhance new achievements and initiatives to meet the challenges of today and the future.