The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) located at SLIIT has and continues to have a wonderful relationship with William Angliss Institute, Australia since 2013.
Here at CAHM, we have been delivering specialised William Angliss Institute, Australian qualifications in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Commercial Cookery, Patisserie and Events. The delivery of the Australian curriculum is conducted by both domestic and internationally qualified trainers and assessors.
The Ceremony to celebrate the renewal of the agreement was conducted on the 28th March at the Galle Face Hotel in the presence of many staff, industry representatives and alumni students. The signing Ceremony was conducted with the presence of the following William Angliss Institute (WAI), Australia delegation consisting of WAI Chairman the Honorable John Pandazopoulos, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wayne Crosbie, Director Education & Strategic Development, Mr. Nicholas Hunt and Director of International and Business Development, Mr. Ray Petts and from the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management, Chairman Mr. Errol Weerasinghe, Managing Director Mr. Anuk Weerasinghe and Director Mr. Nivran Weerakoon.
CAHM Academy is Sri Lanka’s largest private hospitality provider and comprises of state of the art facilities, a modern learning environment including three all-purpose built kitchens/ equipment and numerous practical areas for the delivery of the Australian qualifications.
Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management Chairman Mr. Errol Weerasinghe states ‘It’s a fantastic achievement to continue to receive the support from William Angliss Institute, Australia with the renewal of the existing agreement. The support from William Angliss Institute, Australia by scheduling numerous trainers and assessors to teach here in Sri Lanka’ adds a strong International flavor to the course delivery. This is a unique model where approximately 20 William Angliss Institute, Australia trainers and assessors visit and teach in Sri Lanka each year. This is a great opportunity for students and staff locally to be exposed to different international learning and teaching methods, cultural differences and social diversity and inclusion which is what the hospitality industry is’.
The Honorable John Pandazopoulos, WAI Board Chairman welcomed the signing of the new Agreement saying that ’William Angliss Institute is pleased to continue the successful and enduring relationship with Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management to deliver quality education and training that produces successful graduates taking charge of their careers in Sri Lanka and abroad. We thankfully acknowledge the strength of industry support and are proud that the partnership is supporting Sri Lanka’s continued development as a leading tourism destination’
Australia and Sri Lankan hospitality education will continue to thrive and benefit many students in the future with their choice to study their desired industry stream. Our April 2025 intake is now open, and we are taking enquiries and registrations.
Raise a glass and celebrate the continued collaboration with the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management in partnership with William Angliss Institute, Australia – Congratulations!
Head Table – Left to Right : Mr Ray Petts – Director International and Business Development, William Angliss Institute, Australia,Mr. Nicholas Hunt – Director Education & Strategic Development, William Angliss Institute, Australia,Mr. Wayne Crosbie – Chief Executive Officer, William Angliss Institute, Australia,Honorable John Pandazopoulos – Chairman, William Angliss Institute, Australia,Mr. Errol Weerasinghe – Chairman, Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management,Mr.Anuk Weerasinghe – Managing Director, Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management,Mr. Nivran Weerakoon – Executive Director, Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management,Mr. Steven Bradie – Education Compliance, William Angliss Institute Resident Representative,Ms.Nishanthi Ratwatta – Company Secretary, Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management
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