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July 2, 2021

How to learn English as an Additional Language by watching movies

Learning English as an additional language is a fun and challenging experience. Alongside formal education and training, more leisurely ways can be incorporated into your learning that will help you master English pronunciation, listening, and comprehension. And one of those ways include watching English movies! Yes… films! You may have thought that learning English can only be done in the...

July 1, 2021

Should I pursue a beauty or hairdressing career in Australia?

Fashion and beauty go hand in hand when it comes to making people feel good about themselves. From stylish haircuts and the latest cosmetic products to advanced skincare treatments; however people invest in themselves, it almost always includes how they look. So if you are interested in starting a career in the beauty and fashion industry but aren’t quite sure...

Beauty School/Hair & Beauty Training/Hairdressing

June 25, 2021

5 fantastic reasons to become a chef in Australia

Do you find that time flies every single time you’re making magic in the kitchen? Do you experience joy and passion when you’re creating new masterpieces or revisiting old, comfort favourites? And we of course have to mention the immense satisfaction you feel after hearing glowing praise from friends and family each time you host a dinner party. That self-fulfilment...

Commercial Cookery/Cooking/Hospitality/Hospitality Management/Hospitality Training

June 11, 2021

6 things you should know before working in a patisserie

A patissier’s role is more than just decorating pastries and creating gorgeous desserts that tempt a person’s sweet tooth. You will need to apply more discipline than just your creativity in presenting pastries and desserts to make them as inviting as possible. Bakers and pastry chefs know that baking is an art, and often a process that needs training, experience...

Bread Bakery/Patisserie

June 4, 2021

The importance of Australian childcare centres to children

Quality childcare services have long been a necessity for Australian families. It’s estimated that there are 1,376,470 million Australian children and 986,000 families who attend childcare. The high demand for childcare calls for qualified childcare professionals who offer high-quality care. These professionals fill roles in the 13,138 childcare services operating in Australia and help children reach their full potential and...

Childcare

May 31, 2021

Mise en place: here’s how you can become a chef!

Are you looking to shift gears and enter an industry where you can: Enjoy a dynamic work environment Express yourself Be creative every single day Then, why not pursue your passion for cooking and head to a commercial kitchen as a head chef? Is cooking a skill or a talent? A question asked by many aspiring chefs, often backed up...

Commercial Cookery/Cooking/Hospitality Training

May 30, 2021

Is a pastry chef a good career choice?

Working in a bakery or dessert kitchen – how sweet does that sound as a career? Alright, now that we’ve gotten the puns out of the way, it’s worth asking yourself whether or not this is a career for you. There’s something about the aroma of freshly baked breads, eye-popping multi-layered cakes, intricately carved cake toppers, and sumptuous tarts that...

Bread Bakery/Patisserie/Study in Brisbane/Study in Melbourne