Currumbin RSL College

About Currumbin RSL College

The Currumbin RSL had a vision to become a leader in training and decided to invest in its most valuable asset – their employees. From this vision the Currumbin RSL College of Hospitality was established in 1998 to provide a unique industry-based RTO that specialises in providing quality, industry focused training to the hospitality sector. At its conception it was the first club in Queensland to become a Registered Training Organisation.

Anne Stovin at the time was the HR & Training Manager who was a huge driving force towards the development of the college to become the success it is today. Now in her role as CEO for the Currumbin RSL, Anne is still involved in her role as Principal of the College. For the last four years College Coordinator Jane Renata has been slowly nurturing the business. In this time she has built the business from one part time coordinator and one part time trainer – to today with a recently renovated facility with 3 classrooms, a fully functional bar and café, one full time coordinator, 2 part time trainers, 4 casual trainers, one full time administration assistant and most recently, a Business Development Manager to assist in future growth of the business.

With this most recent expansion we have re-branded the college and are now known as CRC – Currumbin RSL College complete with new motto — “expand your horizons”. With our new branding our focus is to build on relationships that we already have in our community, make new ones and to provide industry-driven training so our students will be at the cutting edge of the hospitality profession.

We have serviced a range of hospitality businesses, and most recently companies which have used our services from Traineeships to RSAs include:

• Currumbin RSL
• Tallebudgera Surf Club
• Palm Beach Surf Club
• Coolangatta Surf Club
• Kurrawa Surf Club
• Tugun Surf Club
• Beenleigh RSL
• Kedron-Wavell RSL
• Nerang RSL
• Mermaid Bowls Club
• Tugun Bowls Club
• Bavarian Haus
• Wyndham Resort
• Courtyard Marriott
• USQ Club – Toowoomba
• Mermaid Beach Tavern
• Blu Cow Cafe

Vision

Currumbin RSL College’s vision and mission is to always deliver quality service and training with quality resources and trainers. It has never been about how big we can become – but how we can best deliver.

Teachers

Pam Turton – Lead Trainer

Pam’s experience spans over 18 years working in the hospitality industry, predominately in the Food and Beverage areas. Pam keeps abreast of industry changes and continually improves her professional & personal development, she is a member of Tourism Training Australia – Gold Coast, undertakes regular work experience at various venues and has a passion for training and enjoys delivering positive outcomes to her students.

Michelle MacDonald

Michelle has over 20 years experience in the hospitality & training industry, predominately in the Bar & Gaming areas with 10 years as a Supervisor and Operations Manager of various clubs on the Gold Coast. She has a passion for Gaming & Liquor compliance and has an even bigger passion for passing on her wealth of knowledge.

Sharrone Hughes

Sharrone is relatively new to the training industry and has been training for us for just over 12 months, but has been in Hospitality for the last 8 years. She specializes in Bar & Gaming which includes bar attendant, gaming attendant, promotions, Keno and TAB. Sharrone currently works part time with the Currumbin RSL as a Bar & Gaming Attendant and is one of the Customer Liaison Officers for the clubs Responsible Gambling Service program.

Beth Macpherson

Beth is a very experienced hospitality trainer with 30 years industry experience. Presently Beth specializes in training the Liquor Licensing Division Program for Responsible Services of Alcohol. Her enthusiasm and passion for training is evident from constant feedback from her students that her training is always entertaining and informative at the same time!