Home Economics Victoria runs events for members and the public throughout the year. Click the "Register Here" button for each activity to see a full description including presenters and costs.

Webinars on demand are available for webinars from previous years.

Jan
15
Mon

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

12:00am - 11:59pm

ONLINE (enrol and start any time from 15 Jan - 15 Dec)

Description:
This nationally accredited unit offered by Home Economics Victoria RTO: 21063 is for teachers, kitchen assistants and students requiring a formal food handling unit. Discount of 50% for classes with classroom teacher free.

Jan
15
Mon

SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision

12:00am - 11:59pm

ONLINE (enrol and start any time from 15 Jan - 15 Dec)

Description:
This nationally accredited skill set is for schools requiring a food safety supervisor. Suitable for teachers, kitchen assistants, canteen staff or students seeking work in hospitality. Contact us for student prices.

Feb
21
Wed

VCE Food Studies cross-study specs webinar series

4:45pm - 5:45pm

Online via ZOOM (8 sessions - 21 Feb, 6 & 20 Mar, 1, 15 & 29 May, 31 Jul, 14 Aug)

Description:
The VCE Food Studies webinar series includes eight sessions with a focus on cross-study specifications. Each session will address one of the eight key concepts which underpin the study design You can choose the package of eight sessions or individually choose the sessions you wish to attend.

Apr
29
Mon

VCE Product Design and Technology* Examination Report webinar

4:30pm - 5:30pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
Using the Chief Assessor's report of the 2023 VCE Product Design and Technology* exam, this webinar will provide you with an understanding of the exam trends, areas of strength and weakness, sample answers or an indication of what answers may have included. *NOTE: The name of the study design for 2024-2028 is VCE Product Design and Technologies.

May
1
Wed

Food systems: VCE Food Studies

4:45pm - 5:45pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
This webinar will assist you in understanding Food Systems and how the many components associated with food, from farm to consumer and beyond, intertwine and impact food accessibility and ultimately our health. Choose this session as a single session or register for all eight sessions (see above in PL calendar) in our VCE Food Studies cross study specifications webinar series.

May
6
Mon

ChatGPT and Canva in Food classrooms

4:30pm - 5:30pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
If you haven't discovered the capacity of ChatGTP and Canva yet, this is the session for you. Hear from Bronwyn Graham, Heathdale Christian College, about using ChatGTP to quickly generate new recipes and worksheets, access instant answers, assist in lesson planning, modify recipes, offer insights, and much more. Hear also from Therese Gorton, Lowanna College and HEV, about how to use Canva to generate recipe cards, posters, information sheets, labels and signage for your school kitchens.

May
8
Wed

VCE Food Studies Unit 4 planning & overview webinar

2:30pm - 4:00pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
This session will provide an overview of unit 4 and how to plan the semester to cover the key knowledge, key skills and assessment requirements. Includes a semester planner, suggested teaching & learning activities and assessment ideas.

May
15
Wed

Healthy Eating: VCE Food Studies

4:45pm - 5:45pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
Healthy eating underpins a lot of the VCE Food Studies course, and this webinar will guide you through simple ways to help students understand the importance of the Australian Dietary Guidelines throughout units 1-4, as well as ways to ensure your practical activities are consistent with these healthy eating recommendations. Get new ideas for practical activities for each unit, which focus on healthy eating, and feel confident in developing your course to help students reduce their risk of diet related disease and contribute to a healthier population.

May
21
Tue

AGM and Dinner

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Prince Alfred Hotel

Description:
You're invited to join us for our AGM and dinner at the Prince Alfred Hotel, which enjoys a reputation as one of the best places to eat in Richmond. Updated seasonally and using only the very best local produce, the menu features contemporary dishes, hearty pub classics and an appetising selection of share plates.

May
22
Wed

VCE Food Studies Unit 2 planning & overview webinar

2:30pm - 4:00pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
This session will provide an overview of unit 2 and how to plan the semester to cover the key knowledge, key skills and assessment requirements. Includes a semester planner, suggested teaching & learning activities and assessment ideas.

May
23
Thu

Introduction to Hospitality

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online (23 & 30 May, 13 June) plus self-paced learning and workplace assessment

Description:
Introduction to Hospitality includes six core units from SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality. Ideal for teachers in secondary schools wishing to deliver VCE VET Hospitality in partnership with a Registered Training Organisation.

May
27
Mon

Fundamentals for School Kitchen Assistants - term 3 - 2024

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online (27 May & 3, 11 & 18 June) plus self-paced learning and workplace assessment

Description:
The role of the kitchen assistant in schools is varied and can be undertaken by staff with a range of skills and qualifications. This short course covers the fundamentals for kitchen assistants considered to be common requirements across most schools (ordering, storage and preparation of food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and working collaboratively with others). Includes four online tutorial sessions plus access to five units from the hospitality training package contextualised for the school kitchen setting. Aimed at those who wish to upskill by doing some nationally recognised training or for those who wish to learn more about the essential aspects of the role.

May
29
Wed

Innovations and Technologies: VCE Food Studies

4:45pm - 5:45pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
Explore the dynamic landscape of food innovation and technology across every aspect of the food system. From primary production to waste management, we'll delve into how new technologies are revolutionising the way we grow, process, package, distribute, and consume food. Use this in your VCE Food Studies classes to cover the cross-study specifications as set out in the study design.

Jun
5
Wed

Developing assessment tasks for VCE Food Studies

3:00pm - 4:30pm

ONLINE via Zoom

Description:
This session will cover the essentials of assessment and take you through how to create your own assessment tasks and/or effectively modify tasks to meet authentication requirements with a focus on units 2 & 4. Presented by Tess Monda, Somerville Secondary College. Dr Leanne Compton will be on hand to provide input and answer queries.