Shafston College in Brisbane, Australia

Shafston School of Hospitality:
Shafston was established in 1996 and has grown to the largest college of its type in Australia with over 50,000 students having attended since it's inception. The two Shafston campuses are unique! They are both located in the heart of Brisbane. The original Kangaroo Point Campus which is centered on 'Shafston House' a heritage-listed building constructed in 1851 is located on the banks of the beautiful Brisbane River and covers an area of five-acres. The new purpose-built L'Academie Hotel is five minutes away in Brisbane's central business district. These campuses allow our students to enjoy a true university campus experience and atmosphere with beautiful outdoor spaces as well an excellent teaching and learning facilities. Shafston also boasts one of the most diverse student populations in the country.

In this program students develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a chef in a commercial kitchen and the knowledge and skills required for kitchen management and for general hospitality operational management. Part of the training is delivered in L’Académie, a real service training restaurant owned and operated by the College. Here the students have a wonderful opportunity to be trained in a fully operational commercial facility. Other training is provided by lectures, self-study, demonstrations and live food production in the many training kitchens throughout both Shafston campuses.

The program allows students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a pastry in a commercial environment and the knowledge and skills required for kitchen management and for general hospitality operational management. Part of the practical training will be done at L’Académie Hotel. Other training is provided by lectures, industry work placement, self-study, demonstrations and live food production in the many training kitchens throughout both Shafston campuses.