Wednesday, February 4, 2009

New hospitality and toursism DVDs

We have added the following hospitality and tourism DVDs to the library collection:
  • Exploring pathways in hospitality and tourism (2008). Bendigo, Vic. : VEA. Details: 26 minutes; call number: 338.479194/EXPL 2008
Summary: The hospitality and tourism industry is a strong, stable and expanding sector of the Australian workforce, employing more than half a million people.This program examine some of the amazing apprenticeships, traineeships and other training qualifications that lead to careers in this dynamic industry.
  • Safety in the commercial kitchen (2008). Bendigo, Vic. : VEA. Details: 27 minutes; call number: 363.119647/SAFE 2008
Summary: This program outlines the basic workplace health and safety guidelines for the average commercial kitchen including, personal safety, working with heat, electricity, gas and dangerous equipment, and food hygiene.
  • What's in it for me? All about food labelling (2008) Bendigo, Vic. : VEA. Details: 27 minutes; call number: 664/WHAT 2008

Summary: Explains the role of Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) and the current general labelling requirements applicable to all manufacturers. An explanation of specific nutritional information found on labels is also provided.

  • Working front of house (2008) Bendigo, Vic. : VEA. Details: 22 minutes; call number: 338.479194/WORK 2008

Summary: This program interviews a number of people who work in the hospitality industry dealing with the public: receptionist, porter, duty manager, and restaurant/bar staff. Each section illustrates and describes the skills necessary for each job and the tasks commonly expected to be carried out.

These DVDs are now available for loan from the library.

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