About Us

Founded in 2005, Somers Elite Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) specialising in providing premium-quality Nationally Recognised training for those wishing to gain employment in the gaming, hospitality and food industries.  

With a mission to equip graduates with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills necessary to successfully gain employment in gaming, hospitality and food in today's workforce, Somers Elite Training strives to provide a multi-sensory learning experience which is not only educational and informative, but also enjoyable and fun.

Why choose Somers Elite Training?

As a mobile training service, Somers Elite Training conducts courses regularly at a variety of convenient locations throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.  So no matter where you are, you will never have to travel far to enjoy the benefits of professional industry training.   To provide you with added flexibility, both day and evening courses are also available.

Real industry experience is highly valued when seeking employment, and that is why Somers Elite Training is committed to providing 'hands on' training and, wherever possible, simulating the real life gaming and hospitality experience.  With this strong emphasis on developing practical proficiency, Somers Elite Training provides you with the best possible preparation for employment within the gaming and hospitality industries.

At Somers Elite Training, all gaming and hospitality courses are nationally recognised and taught in accordance with the requirements of government and other registered bodies.

About the trainers

Peter Somers

Widely considered by industry professionals to be a Victorian gaming expert, Peter develops a strong link between classroom theory and practical application in the workplace, relating stories and anecdotes to assist in the training process.  Combining the latest industry information with his enthusiasm and humour, Peter is a dynamic trainer with a refreshing and insightful approach.  

Julie Barrett

Julie teaches the RSA and RSF courses in Melbourne and brings over 20 years experience in the Hospitality, Food and Retail industries. Whether it's managing island resorts off the QLD coast, being a State Manager of a fast food giant or managing one of the busiest retail chain shops in Australia, Julie will engross you with her stories and anecdotes following years of experience.

Joy Effern

Joy teaches RSA and RSG courses in Melbourne. Joy has many years experience in hospitality, gaming and training and delivers the most up to date training you will receive as well as helping you to obtain your gaming licence.

About the support staff

Margaret Somers (Min)

They say that behind every half decent man there is a great woman and this is no exception. Min is the wife of CEO Peter Somers and is the backbone of the family. Whether it's looking after the CEO, looking after the four year old grandson (the other man in her life), or answering the phone when the office is unattended, she's allways there busting her kaffooffa to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Julie Whitehead

Julie is the office manager and the one you will probably talk to when you ring the office. Julie makes sure all the i's are dotted and the t's crossed and is often seen buried under the mountains of paperwork involved in running the office of an RTO.

John and Bryan

When you attend one of the training courses at Somers Elite Training, the smiling face of John or Bryan will greet you at the door and explain the pre course requirements. They will answer as many questions as they can and are allways willing to tell you where to go (in a nice way of course)!

Dakota Barrett-Perry

Dakota is the four year old grandson and if you are lucky enough he may also be there to greet you at the door and issue you with pen and enrolment form. Be warned though, he loves a chat!!!