Business in the new global, knowledge based, technology driven economy has become dominated by speed and flexibility. Companies that can move quickly from idea to marketplace, respond to changing customer demands, and meet increasing competition, will be the success stories of the new millennium.
Languages: English
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Espresso Coffee Service: Preparing and Serving Café Style Coffee
From espresso to cappuccino – there is more to making a great cup of coffee than simply knowing how to operate a machine. The wide range of techniques used by skilled baristas in making coffee takes time, patience and practice to master. This program deals with those techniques for the beginner. It covers espresso machines and their components, coffee types and extraction. Students will learn about frothing and the correct items of crockery and glassware to use for different coffee types.
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Doing Business in Asia
In the new millennium, the economic impact of the Pacific region will be staggering. This growth presents opportunities for Western companies, but to succeed they must know how to access these markets and understand the cultural differences.
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Event Management: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling
This program provides a behind-the-scenes look at the staging of a significant series of events from the Eureka 150 held in Ballarat, Australia in 2005. This historic event incorporated activities and entertainment targeted at many groups, with much community involvement. This program explores the stages of organizing a large event, the planning, leading and controlling required, finishing up with the criteria to successfully evaluate an event.
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Beyond Capitalism
Among the forces shaping 21st century economies, capitalism seems to be a big winner. This creates serious problems for society when business, individuals, and the community end up with competing demands. Can these three create a workable partnership that benefits all?
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Exercise for Life
Regular physical activity is so important, in terms of physical, social, emotional and intellectual health. This program examines the amount of exercise required per day, per week, and the different types of physical activities and organizations that individuals can participate in. The health problems as a result of insufficient levels of physical activity are presented with particular attention to overweight and obesity issues. Nutrition and the importance of good nutrition and a well balanced diet are also detailed.
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Drug Use and Misuse
This program explores issues such as: What are drugs and how are they used, misused or abused? What is the definition of drug abuse? What types of substances are used, and which are legal/illegal? What are the effects – positive and negative – on personal health and society? How can we cope with drug problems? How can we get help? What are the safe alternatives to drugs?
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Expedition Skills
Learning to cope in this new environment requires different skills and greater responsibilities and when you add the fact that an expedition is physically and mentally draining, you have a situation that requires extra care to maintain safety. This program will introduce three key skills that are crucial for a safe, successfully, and enjoyable expedition: navigation, first aid and reading the weather.
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Earthquake Tsunami: Wave of Destruction
This program explores natural forces inside our planet, how and why earthquakes occur, the 2004 tsunami and the international response that followed. Senior seismologist Gary Gibson takes us through some reasons why the earth has such destructive potential, and the natural forces behind the 2004 tsunami. Featuring a range of natural disaster footage, graphics, footage of the tsunami aftermath, and interviews with aid workers involved in the international response.
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Preparing for an Expedition
One of the most challenging varieties of outdoor education is an expedition, where students will enter a natural setting for an extended period of time. An expedition can offer many fantastic experiences. Students learn about themselves, communities, and the natural environment. However, students need to be aware that they’ll be entering a new environment, which requires different skills and greater responsibilities. This program will provide them with the information they need to help them prepare for their expedition.