Deciding on a career path is a complex task. The activities you enjoy, your abilities, personal values, personality type and working style all influence the career that would be most suitable for you. In this Australian-made, curriculum fit program we look at some strategies to help you identify your work options, particular skills, and areas of interest and ability. We also help you make good use of your educational opportunities and of the experiences and wisdom of others who are already in the workforce. Finally we identify specific attitudes, values and personality traits that affect how you perform as a worker.
Grade levels: Adult
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City Vets
Dedicated teams of vets face daily tragedies and triumphs. City Vets takes viewers behind the scenes at some of Toronto’s busiest animal care clinics, covering their day to day activities and providing a comprehensive look at what goes on at a pet care facility. The dedicated teams of vets take care of everything from accidental injuries to terminal illnesses with the steady stream of cases taking them to the limits of their skills and expertise.
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First Things First: Working Effectively in an Office
In most workplaces constant demands will be placed on prioritising and managing your workflow while also developing new skills along the way. The pressures of deadlines and constant workload require you to be flexible in your approach. In this program we talk to two companies about developing a consistent and professional approach to your working life. We discuss organizing your work schedule, monitoring your own work performance, developing personal & employability skills, and common policies and procedures. Being able to work effectively in a business environment and implement improved work practices are essential ingredients to both business and career success.
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Natural Fibres
The first programme in the Talking Textiles series introduces fibres as being classified natural or man-made, before further categorising the former as animal, vegetable or mineral. A range of animal (protein) fibres are shown, as are the animal sources from which they are obtained, and methods of preparation and production of these fibres are given, examples including shearing, washing and carding in both hand and manufacturing situations. Silk production and the properties of silk are discussed. A range of vegetable (cellulose) fibres are introduced, as are their sources, properties and common usage, and there is a brief discussion of mineral fibres.
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Yarn Construction and Specialist Yarns
The second programme in our UK-produced Talking Textiles series outlines yarn production and the properties of different woven and knitted fabrics. It gives the reasons for twisting yarns, discussing the ‘S’ and ‘Z’ twists and plying yarns, and shows fibres being prepared for spinning plus finished slivers. Primitive methods of spinning such as drop spindle and spinning wheels are shown and related to industrial methods including wool and cotton spinning. Students will also witness fancy yarns production – slub, boucle and chenille – and the properties of these, and the final chapter refers to synthetic filaments which can be created exploiting the thermoplastic qualities of the polymer.
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Environmental, Social, and Economic Issues in Textiles
The third program in the Talking Textile series considers the effect that the manufacturing of cotton has on the planet from an environmental, social and economic perspective. We see that the seemingly harmless manufacturing of fibers to satisfy human needs turns out to hold some less than honorable credentials. The large scale demand for textile related products gives the industry tremendous power to control what people see, feel, and think about themselves, the environment, and the welfare of society. Alternative fibers are considered in this program as are the ever changing needs and wants of customers’ when buying clothing, textiles and fashion.
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Strategies to Promote the Health of Individuals
This program provides a detailed overview of health promotion in today’s society. The Ottawa Charter Framework for health promotion is explored as a contributing factor to improved health outcomes for various groups in Australia. Each chapter provides a unique perspective of how to improve the health of individuals, as well as preventative measures such as immunisation and cancer screening. The program’s practical approach looks at how the strategies are implemented, the target audience and the impact it has in individual behaviour and outcomes.
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Asteroid Trackers
Asteroid Trackers looks at efforts to track Apophis, an asteroid that could come dramatically close to Earth in 2029, and again in 2036. Asteroid Trackers delves into various facets of asteroid research around the world and reveals how experts are attempting to protect the world from asteroids and other near-Earth objects (NEO’s). Whether it’s determining the composition of the asteroids so they can be destroyed effectively or swarming them with reflective mirrors, find out which deflection methods are pushing the boundaries of technology to protect the planet from yet another cosmic collision.
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Health
Thematic DVD collection of PBS NewsHour clips, including:
In Russia, Unhealthy Habits Make Funerals Outpace Births
Eye Hospital in India Restores Sight with Free Surgeries
In Tanzania, New Push to Combat Malaria
Balancing Cost with Quality
Netherlands Health Care
No Insurance? On Borneo, This Clinic Accepts Manure
As Global Temperatures Rise, So Too Do Health Risks -
Technology
Thematic DVD collection of PBS NewsHour clips, including:
Scientists, Students Study Space Storms
Students Build Biological Machines
Young Engineers Envision Cities of the Future
In Iraq and Afghanistan, Military Relies on Robots
Better Storage Options Sought as Wind, Sun Power Catch On
Math Wiz Adds Web Tools to Take Education to New Limits