Tourism and Hospitality Excursion 7th March

Thank you to all the students that attended the Tourism and Hospitality Excursion on Friday 7th March and an even bigger thank you to the businesses that we visited throughout the day, it was a great day.

Students should now know a little more about the local area (and the wines and beers) and be starting to appreciate the diversity of the industry and the opportunities that are available.

Students that are still unsure about what area they want to work in should read through the job descriptions that were included in the package from Cypress Lakes to give a little more insight into positions as Food & Beverage Attendants, Housekeeping Attendants, Kitchen Attendants and Reception – Guest Service Agents. There is also an application form included in the package too.

Special thanks to the staff at Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitor Information Centre, Potters Brewery, McWilliams Mt. Pleasant and Cypress Lakes for their hospitality.

Canteen hours

Night trading in the canteen ceased operation last year due to low number of customers and sales.

This year the canteen operator has agreed to give night trading another go for a trial period. The canteen re-commenced night trading during the first week of classes and is still trading.

The canteen operator has advised that sales are extremely low, with less that twenty customers per evening.

Unfortunately if sales and customer numbers do not increase the night service will cease to operate again the same as last year.

The canteen operator has given a further two weeks to try to increase sales and therefore maintain the service for students and staff.

Students attending in the evening are encouraged to use the canteen to maintain the service.

Tempus Two Functions

Any students that are interested in being considered for work or workplacement at Tempus Two at any of their up coming events please see Nicole. You will need to advise what dates you are available, give a brief summary of any experience that you have so far, your contact details and your prefered area of interest eg. cleaning, bar, food service, set up etc.


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kd lang - the watershed tour - April 12th, 2008
Rob Thomas & MATCHBOX TWENTY - April 19th, 2008
Jesus Christ Superstar - 17th May 2008

Careers Connect Centre

Search for positions vacant, download resume templates, access information sheets to assist you in securing employment and more at the TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute Careers Connect Centre.

To access the Careers Connect Centre
Log onto www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au
Follow the links to the Careers Connect Centre
Create a unique username and password
Enter your details and build a profile
Search for employment opportunities
Olus more...

Hygiene module

Student that have not completed this module are able to do so flexibly. Please advise Nicole if you wish to do this.

Excursion

Friday 7th March
Please meet at The Vinery Restaurant at 8.45am, departing by bus 9am, returning 2.45pm

We will be visiting the following...
Visitor Info Centre
Potters Brewery
McWilliams Mt Pleasant Winery
Hunter Valley Gardens - BBQ lunch
Cypress Lakes

Please wear your uniform - black pants, shoes and polo shirts

Please bring a pen

Please advise Nicole if you will or will not be attending and if you have any special dietary requirements

Upcoming Functions

We have some functions coming up to enable students to get some hands on experience, please mark the dates in you diaries! More details will be available closer to the events.

Thursday 27th MARCH
Mayoral Awards
Cessnock Supporters Club (this will be instead of Thursday Cafe class)

Thursday 22 May 2008
Cessnock Community Drug Action Team Membership Drive for 2008.
Evening function for 40 people starting at 5.30pm at The Vinery.
Stand up finger food

Saturday 31st May, 9am start
Tyrrells Event
Duties will include Gate sales, setting up the food and wine Masterclasses, event survey forms, general cleaning duties like keeping food areas clean, helping master of ceremonies interview guests and stall holders.

Wednesday 2nd April
Hospitality Road Show
We require students to guide the buses for this event (2 per bus, total of 12 students) with responsibilities including...
meet the buses at the required locations to give out information bags to the participants
hold the itinerary and to liaise with the teachers and students and venues to be sure that everything runs smoothly at each venue
answer any questions that might be asked of them regarding their experiences at TAFE and in hospitality or tourism training

Friday 18th April - Sunday 20th April
Hunter Semillon & Seafood

Certificate 3 Workbooks and Folders for Nicole's Classes

There was some confusion caused when workbooks and folders were issued last weekEach student should have been given1 folder with espresso coffee workbook and financial transactions workbook, to this folder you need to add the non alcoholic beverage service notes that you received in Thursday class in the first week. THIS FOLDER IS FOR THURSDAYS and MONDAYS (if you are doing Mondays)1 folder with Conflict Resolution, Coach Job Skills and Colleagues and Customers, to this you should add Update Tourism/Hospitality Industry Knowledge and Products and Services notes that you have been issued in class.Any student that has not received the above notes and folders please see Nicole.These notes are for Nicole's classes, you may be issued with others from other teachers too.