Pathways to Hospitality
The Nelson Training Centre is a provider of training to the hospitality industry. We offer free training courses to those who meet the entry requirements and we offer a pathway to hospitality based employment opportunities, and further training.
Free Training Courses
For 30 years Nelson Training Centre has been training hospitality students for local industry at a foundation level of skills and proficiency. We are an NZQA Category 1 accredited provider and ITO Service IQ approval.
The Tertiary Education Commission funds free training for 16-19 year olds. Our courses run from January to December. We have a roll-in, roll-out policy so students can enrol at any time throughout the year.
Workplace Experience
Our onsite Back Alley Cafe is open to the public every Thursday of the school term. This gives our students the experience of real life daily skills required by the industry.
Our free Friday luncheons for invited guests is another opportunity for refining food preparation & customer service skills. We have had the good fortune to serve many voluntary groups and community organisations at our cafe.
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What our customers have to say...
A++ Great place to go for lunch on a Thursday.
Jill
Great atmosphere, Great Service, Great Food, Great prices! thx guys.
Jon
Look forward to trying their menu each week, Love their vegetarian options also.
Mary