The Hospitality Training Association (HTA) is Queensland’s leading training, employment and recruitment organization servicing the growing hospitality and tourism industry. In 1982, five key associations in Queensland’s tourism and hospitality industries (listed below) came together to establish HTA. Incorporated as a “not-for-profit” association, HTA initially took on Cookery Apprentices and placed them in the industry through its network of employers. In 1991, HTA was awarded a grant from the Australian National Training Authority to set up a private training facility – Hospitality Training Association Inc. College. HTA was the first Registered Training Organization (RTO) accredited to deliver Apprenticeship training and is now the largest employer of Apprentice cooks and baker pastry cooks in Queensland.

The HTA’s unique links with the tourism and hospitality industry, which lie at its foundation, ensure that the college delivers world-class training to its students along with genuine opportunities for hands-on industry experience. Students at the college are required to undertake a period of work experience with HTA’s industry partners; this gives students the opportunity to test their new skills in the real world. Furthermore, HTA’s commitment to its students goes beyond training – HTA is South-East Queensland’s leading recruitment and employment specialist.

HTA brings together the combined experience and knowledge of the five major associations that are the driving force behind the tourism and hospitality industries in Queensland, Australia:

• Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association
• Clubs Queensland
• Restaurant & Catering Association of Queensland
• Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union
• Queensland Hotels Association
  

Developed to support these associations with specialized training in each of their areas of discipline and expertise, HTA has assisted thousands of young people establish careers
in hospitality and tourism.

HTA's training facilities are situated close to the city-centre in Fortitude Valley, Queensland. The facilities include:

• Three commercial kitchens
• Two restaurants
• Cocktail/lounge bar
• Multimedia equipped training rooms
  

HTA College provides nationally and internationally recognized training in all facets of tourism and hospitality through the provision of short courses, Certificates and Diploma qualifications. Certificate and Diploma programs are offered in the areas of Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Patisserie, Tourism and Event Management. Internships are included in each semester of the program. Students earn 600 hours worth of work experience over a two-year study program, which is very valuable for many students looking for employment.  In addition to these internships, HTA also assists students to find paid, part-time work for up to 20 hours per week.

Students may also use HTA's programs to articulate into university. HTA has agreements with 19 universities across Australia who recognize up to one-and-a-half years’ credit.

Students can choose from the following program options at HTA:

Single Programs (1 Year Full-Time)

• Diploma of Hospitality Management
• City & Guilds Diploma in Patisserie
• Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
• Diploma of Event Management
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations/Food & Beverage)
  

Dual Programs (2 Years Full-Time)

• Diploma of Hospitality Management and City & Guilds Diploma in Patisserie
• Diploma of Hospitality Management and Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• City & Guilds Diploma in Patisserie and Certificate III in Commercial Cookery