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TRAINED & READY TO GO! an advertising feature So many options on the table College has the recipe for success THROUGH simulated learning steward at the Fine Foods Awards at environments and industry the Showgrounds in July, which placements, Elizabeth College showcases new food trends and sets students are combining industry benchmarks for excellence. standard hospitality training with The students will also work on the study towards their Tasmanian Fine Foods Awards dinner, a Certificate of Education. prestigious event attended by Students can now gain hospitality professionals from around certification in Responsible Service of Australia. Alcohol on site, along with barista Hospitality teacher Kirsten Bacon training, catering and customer said this was a wonderful opportunity service in the college’s recently for students passionate about the upgraded cafe, kitchens and bar. industry to engage with the wider Training for larger functions takes food and hospitality community. place outside the college with “They will also get to experience and students working on functions at the taste foods that they may not be Hotel Grand Chancellor this year for familiar with and explore foods from more than 600 people. Through this around and interstate,” she experience the students have had the said. opportunity to meet stars including The dinner will also allow students Will and Steve from My Kitchen to have the opportunity to learn from Rules. The students performed so the experts and talk to key industry well they were invited back for a personnel, which can lead to work function in July. opportunities. Their preparation, plating and Mrs Bacon’s association with the service for the Tasmanian Hospitality Fine Food Awards goes back to Association’s annual fundraising judging in Queensland in the 90s. dinner in May, with well-known chef The College is often visited by Paul Foreman, was also great industry experts, who show students experience for the students. where a career in hospitality might “There are many facets to the take them, workings of a restaurant — This includes Curator of Dark technique, time management, Mofo Winter Feast Jo Cook, who precision, cleanliness, working well came to recruit students, and with others and the list goes on,” Mr representatives from the Australian Foreman said. Defence Force. “One trait that I hold dear and As well as Hospitality, Elizabeth precious above all is initiative. College also offers a variety of other Thinking ahead, thinking on your job-ready training. feet, seeing what needs to be done Certifications in Automotive, and doing it. Business, Children’s Services, “That is the stuff of legends and Construction, Retail Cosmetics and that is what I witnessed several of the Tourism, make up a suite of [ College] students doing vocational programs that prepare which was fantastic to see.” students for careers within Tasmania A CUT ABOVE: Elizabeth College student Sahar Ghulami prepares food for the college’s cafe. Elizabeth College students will and around the world.

ELIZABETH COLLEGE inspired resourceful learners VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Gain a nationally recognised vocational certificate and work towards your Tasmanian Certificate of Education. Our industry qualified teachers are here to help. Preliminary enrolment for all schools Tuesday 12 September 4–6 pm. www.elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au

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TRAINED & READY TO GO! an advertising feature GYC students rise to challenge

TWO Guilford Young College stu- the main protein. They were judged Sixteen students and three While front-of-house hands-on dents have cooked their way to the on correct professional preparation, teachers also recently went on a experiences include the annual col- national finals of the Australian Culi- arrangement and presentation, and three-day foodie extravaganza in lege musical and many college func- nary Federation’s Secondary dish taste and flavours. Melbourne. The visit took them tions held throughout the year. Schools Culinary Challenge on the After a very close competition, from seeing the inner workings of According to the Guilford Young Gold Coast in August. the judges commended all the stu- Crown, The Langham Hotel and the College Principal Craig Deayton, a Six teams from two schools com- dents and praised them for their MCG, to a dinner cruise, a sumptu- number of GYC student’s futures lie peted in the ACF Tasmania compet- preparedness to put themselves ous four-course meal at Maha and in hospitality. “These competitions ition in the Guilford Young College forward to be judged competitively. the sweet treats of Zumbo. and the practical life experiences of- Hobart Campus kitchen earlier this Gold medallists and winners Another highlight of GYC’s culi- fered are invaluable as we prepare month. were GYC’s Amy Park and Maddie nary year is the annual Thai Kitchen these students for the competitive Devonport’s and Stansfield. to the World event, which sees industry that lies ahead of them,” he GYC, each had three teams of two GYC’s other teams, Jordan teaching chefs from Bangkok’s uni- said. competing in front of three inde- Cram/Oliver Thorpe and April Ma- versity culinary school give master Enrolments for 2018 are now pendent industry judges. lovnek/Connor Page won silver and classes at the college. being taken. Applications are After being given 20 minutes to bronze medals, respectively. Over the five years the program due by Friday, June 30. For break down a chicken, the students This is just one of the many prac- has run, 10 GYC students and two further details phone Mrs Rose were given one hour to prepare, tical opportunities VET Hospitality teachers have received 10-day Stevens, on 6238 4367, or go to TOP CLASS: GYC students Maddie Stansfield and Amy Park cook and plate four servings of a students at GYC are given in Years 11 cooking and educational scholar- the GYC website, at plate up food in the secondary school’s culinary challenge. main course in which chicken was and 12. ships to Thailand. www.gyc.tas.edu.au

a co-educational, senior secondary college providing quality Catholic education on campuses in Hobart and Glenorchy VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING Certifi cate II in Tourism, Certifi cate I in Hospitality Certifi cate II in Hospitality, Certifi cate II in Kitchen Operations are among the 15 VET qualifi cations on offer at Guilford Young College • Extensive industry links • Workplace experience • Strong pathways into industry ON COURSE FOR SUCCESS: Harrison Davidson-Lim, of Lenah Valley, is one of the first • Winners: VET in Schools Student of the Year (Hospitality) students to take up TasTAFE’s new Grown in Industry course. and Equity Vocational Student of the Year (Hospitality) at the Tasmanian Training Awards 2016 TAFE helps to grow opportunities A NEW TasTAFE Drysdale ticipants with a guaranteed, di- MONA,” Ms Gerke said. Cookery course provides a rect and supported pathway to The Grown in Industry guaranteed pathway to em- employment as an apprentice course is just one of many in GYC welcomes students from ALL SCHOOLS and COLLEGES ployment for participants and with one of Drysdale’s industry hospitality on offer at Drys- will help meet the current skills partners on successful com- dale. Other courses include CONTACT US TODAY: on 6238 4367 gaps in the hospitality sector. pletion of the first stage. ones in cookery, butchery, The trade-level Certificate “This has been made poss- tourism, travel, events, tour or [email protected] III in Commercial Cookery ible through the support of guiding and outdoor recre- Guilford Young College: Learning for Life course, Grown in Industry, is some of Tasmania’s best res- ation and fitness. To find out being offered by Drysdale in taurants and hotels who are more about the courses come partnership with local busi- partnering with Drysdale to along to TasTAFE’s Info nesses to provide the industry ensure that participants will Week, which includes sessions with work-ready apprentices complete this course as quali- at the Hobart, Launceston and for the peak tourism and hos- fied chefs who are trained to Devonport campuses, from pitality season from November industry needs. Industry Part- June 26-30. 2017 onwards. ners in the program include Visit www.tastafe.tas.edu.au for TasTAFE Drysdale Div- Wrest Point, Mantra, Frank, dates and times or call TasTAFE ision Manager, Maree Gerke, Smolt, Blue Café, the Good- on 1300 655 307 to register for said the course provided par- stone Group, Barnbougle and sessions.

TasTAFE INFO WEEK 26-30 June 2017 Get the skills you need for the hospitality job you want! Information sessions for qualifications in tourism, hospitality, cookery, travel and events are being held at: • Drysdale Campus Hobart: 59 Collins Street, Hobart • Drysdale Launceston Campus: 93 Paterson Street, Launceston • Drysdale Devonport Campus: 20 Valley Road, Devonport. Visit www.tastafe.tas.edu.au for dates and times, or call us on 1300 655 307 to register for an information session.

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TRAINED & READY TO GO! an advertising feature World is former Hutchins student’s oyster THE Hutchins school pro- motivations, enabling them to Completing qualifications Andrew and Alison Gerst- that, I want to be able to share vides Vocational Education be the best they can be. in Cookery and Hospitality kamp, continue to praise Mr ideas and travel the world, and Training opportunities to At the end of 2016, as a di- during Year 12, former stu- Carrick for his determination and becoming a chef will students wishing to explore rect result of their vocational dent Strider Carrick is an ex- and natural ability. allow me to pursue this pas- trade-based pathways. studies, 10 Hutchins students ample of how Vocational “Being thrown into the sion,” Mr Carrick said. Having had 600 students transitioned into apprentice- Education provides tangible kitchen as a kitchen hand The budding chef is an ex- complete vocational qualifi- ships. outcomes. over summer can either make ample of how Vocational cations across an increasing The Vocational Education For Mr Carrick, it has been or break a potential appren- Education and Training pro- and diversified selection of in- and Training programs de- an opportunity to engage in a tice,” Mr Gerstkamp said. grams in schools can give dustries including hospitality, livered at Hutchins, are de- passion and follow a dream. “Strider has shown that he young people an opportunity engineering, fitness, maritime signed to expand Mr Carrick’s results to date is a gem, a young man who is to find a successful career and tourism, these vocational opportunities and pathways have been a reflection of his honest and reliable, and con- pathway. programs continue to attract for students and improve edu- hard work and positive and tinues to be willing to learn Mr Carrick hopes to one a greater number of students, cational outcomes. With the effective attitude. and stay motivated, a young day return to The Hutchins and deliver outstanding out- tourism and hospitality indus- Given the opportunity to man we will continue to in- School and share his story. comes. tries growing in Tasmania share his ideas, he is engaging, vest in,” he said. He hopes to inspire other Vocational Education and and an increasing demand for creative, able to work well Mr Carrick has always ad- students to take the Vocation- Training at The Hutchins skilled workers, these courses with his peers, but also shows mired world-renowned chef al Education pathway, to try a School allows students to re- provide an opportunity for leadership. Heston Blumenthal, for his course in Year 11 or 12 and see LIVING THE DREAM: ceive a tailored education to students to establish a suc- Owners of The Beach Res- innovation and creativity. where it takes them. For him, Strider Carrick loves suit their own interests and cessful career pathway. taurant in Blackmans Bay, “I want to create art like he is living his dream. working in hospitality. Catering for many choices HOBART College offers stu- dents an opportunity to gain Australian standard qualifica- tions in tourism, cookery and hospitality. Careers outcomes for these qualifications include mana- gerial positions in restaurants, a variety of roles with travel agencies, event organisers, tour guiding/tourism opera- tors, accommodation, front of house, reception and food and beverage service positions. The skills students learn allow opportunities to obtain training in the industry of choice and creates a ‘portable’ career path not only in Austra- lia but overseas. Hobart College caters to student needs and aspirations POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS: Hobart College hospitality through the Hospitality and student Paige Doyle at work in the college's kitchen. Tourism Vocational Education and Training courses on offer. Students are able to gain a tourism and hospitality indus- The Hospitality industry in variety of workplace oppor- tries. Tasmania provides opportun- tunities statewide through at- If you are interested in ities for a variety of roles in tending conferences, public achieving Australian standard cookery. activity events and industry qualifications in Certificate II The restaurant, hotel, resort specific workshops all of which in Tourism, Kitchen Opera- and café sector require kitchen provide authentic ‘hands-on’ tions and Hospitality in Years hands, cooks and qualified industry experience for stu- 11 and 12 at Hobart College chefs, who are committed to a dents. please contact: Domonee Pi- vibrant and well-respected in- The beauty of Tasmania’s cone on 6220 3143 (Tourism) dustry. landscape, our high quality or Ben Salmon on 6220 3435 The Tourism industry pro- food and wine, demand for (Kitchen Operation & Hospi- vides opportunities for stu- staff in hospitality and tourism tality) or email the College Of- dents to involve themselves in provide the perfect backdrop fice at: the dynamic nature of tourism to providing high quality train- hobart.college@ business operations. ing and employment in the education.tas.gov.au

Hospitality and Tourism training is available for Your Staff Call us to discuss the best options for Your Business 1300 367 776 Funding available to assist with training costs (conditions apply) Financial incentives for eligible employers and trainees www.jobnet.org.au

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TRAINED & READY TO GO! an advertising feature Great entree into industry

ONE of the many shining The Rosny College College, Hotel Grand lights of Rosny College is the Hospitality program operates Chancellor, gives students range of Vocational Education The Break Café daily at the experience through work and Training programs on college for students and staff placement opportunities in offer that are nationally to enjoy. Food and Beverage and recognised and delivered by The café is run by classes Cookery. experienced industry trained who make and serve a variety Feedback received from a teachers. of freshly made, delicious senior chef at the hotel From Automotive, treats as well as providing the describes Rosny students as Construction, Tourism and much needed morning coffee. being “ready to be in the Aged Care programs right Students develop workplace and having through to Retail Cosmetics, confidence in their ability to professional attitudes at all Outdoor Recreation and many prepare food, work in a team, times.” more, there is an extensive handle money and serve This feedback is an array of options to suit a wide customers in an industry indication of the quality of the range of students. realistic setting aimed at programs offered at Rosny It is through VET programs developing the necessary skills College and the outcomes like Hospitality that students required for students to join achieved by students. can really focus on their future the workforce. Rosny College also career options and master the VET students are given the provides courses in Food and skills required for the opportunity to participate in Hospitality Enterprise and workforce. several vocational work Food and Nutrition, which Hospitality students are placements in a variety of local introduce students to cookery successfully trained in hospitality establishments. and the hospitality industry. Commercial Cookery, Food These placements provide a For enrolment queries and and Beverage and Espresso genuine taste of the skills information on all course Coffee Making, gaining required for working in this offerings at Rosny College for valuable lifelong skills that can growing industry. 2018, go to our website open up a world of Long-time supporter of the rosnyc.schoolzineplus.com or WORKPLACE READY: Rosny College student Kelsie Howard prepares lunch in the Break opportunity. VET programs at Rosny phone 6244 9200. Café for staff and students.

THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL Rosny College Tourism BUILDING and Hospitality 2018 Vocational programs enable students to begin their industry training GOOD MEN at Rosny College. Students who complete these courses will gain nationally recognised qualifi cations. Rosny College provides full certifi cates as well as statements of attainment in the following Providing opportunities Vocational Education programs for 2018. for young men in the field and Training SIT20116 Certifi cate II in Tourism of tourism and hospitality to support Tasmania’s We offer real life practical experience SIT20316 Certifi cate II in Hospitality through engagement with industry, work tourism future. SIT20416 Certifi cate II in Kitchen Operations placements and professional mentoring. SIT30116 Certifi cate III in Tourism Enrolment enquiries for 2018 are welcome For more information on VET courses offered at The Hutchins School please contact our For more information visit Careers Counsellor Mrs Linda Bonnitcha on 6221 4271 www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/enrolments/vet or [email protected] or call our VET offi ce on62449295 THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay The Tasmanian Secondary Colleges, code 60100, is the RTO for these qualifi cations. www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/careers

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