![]() DELPHINE Pius is pursuing a career in hospitality in Port Moresby after completing her training at the Bougainville Technical College (BTC) in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Arob) recently, thanks to Australian government. From the remote Tikai village in Siwai, South Bougainville, Pius, 23, completed the theory component of her Certificate II in Commercial Cookeryat BTC last year but requires the on-the-job training (OJT) to gain her certificate which was currently not available in Bougainville. However, through the Australian support, Pius and 30 other BTC graduates were able to undertake a month of OJT in Port Moresby.
“The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) coordinated travels, accommodation, pastoral care and connected the students with industries for internship placements,” according to the Australian High Commission. The four-week work experience with Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Port Moresby helped Pius to develop her commercial cookery skills to levels that superseded her expectations. “My one-month OJT has taught me so many amazing skills and had a positive impact on my communication and time management skills,” Pius said. “It has boosted my confidence and helped me to think creatively, and communicate confidently.” The OJT gave Pius the opportunity to work and acquire pastry skills such as pizza-making, including preparing sauces and salads from various chefs. “In a fast-paced working environment such as the commercial kitchen at Holiday Inn Express Hotel, I have learned to work according to the demand and the time schedule.” Pius outstanding performance during training influenced Holiday Inn to offer her a permanent role as commercial cookery chef. APTC thanked its industry partners Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Atlas Steel PNG, Hastings Deering and Vodafone PNG, which supported the students during their one month of training. The National / PNG Education News Also read Comments are closed.
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