Training & Events

Developing staff for better business:


Low cost training & development opportunities



The Tourism Skills Network West of England develops and co-ordinates a range of subsidised training courses, events and seminars which are tailored to the needs of local tourism and hospitality businesses.

Who can attend the courses?
Our courses are open to anyone working in a tourism, hospitality, catering or travel business, whether you are the company owner or an employee.

Training Courses


Visit Current Training and Developmentfor details of our current programme of training courses and events, taking place in 2007.

Courses and Qualifications in the West of England



There are a number of colleges and training companies located throughout the West of England who can offer classroom or work-based training in hospitality, leisure and tourism.

Each year the Tourism Skills Network West of England compiles a 'Training Directory', which contains details of all Hospitality, Catering, Travel and Tourism qualifications available in in the West of England area.

It includes courses available at colleges and universities, and gives entry requirements and contact details for each course.

Please open the relevant document below - full-time, part-time or work-based learning courses - and then save the attached to view the course listings.

Training Matrix 05-06 FT.doc

Full-time courses in the West of England - Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure

Training Matrix 05-06 PT.doc

Part-time courses in the West of England - Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure

Training Matrix 05-06 WBL.doc

Work-based Learning courses in the West of England - Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure