The Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) has endorsed five new national qualifications designed to strengthen the Solomon Islands’ workforce in the hospitality and tourism industry and correctional services.
The endorsement of these qualifications is a significant step forward in equipping Solomon Islanders with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive local industry while addressing the country’s growing tourism and hospitality sector demands.
The qualifications are tailored to meet the diverse needs of growing industries and cover various competencies essential to the hospitality and tourism sectors, including customer service excellence, food and beverage operations, tourism accommodation services, and supervisory roles.
They combine practical training with theoretical knowledge, ensuring graduates are job-ready and prepared to excel in their fields.
Ms Constance Nasi, the Chief Executive of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education Skills Authority, said the qualifications reflect SITESA’s commitment to ensuring Solomon Islanders receive relevant, high-quality training aligned with industry standards.
“By endorsing these programs, we are fostering workforce readiness and empowering our young people to be competitive in national and regional hospitality and tourism markets together with the domestic correctional services labour force,” Ms Nasi said.
She extended her heartfelt gratitude to Australia through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition for their invaluable support in finalising these qualifications, as their collaboration had been instrumental in advancing the Solomon Islands’ skills sector and improving the country’s workforce.
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