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Australian Hotels Association
Department of Food Science extension publications
Rolling your own sushi
Work world: TAFE NSW

Australian Hotels Association
Representing accommodation ranging from hostels to five star businesses in Australia, the AHA is recognised as the hospitality authority on government, media and industry issues. This fairly basic site could be used to introduce Hospitality students to these issues using the site’s content of Media releases on marketing, Industrial relations, wage increases and work choices, Careers in the industry, mergers, Accommodation, and the AHA magazine Our hotel. Links cover the important sites related to the Hospitality syllabus. M. Timperley
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: VET
SYLLABUS: Hospitality Curriculum Framework Stage 6; Tourism Curriculum Framework Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Hospitality industry – Australia
PUBLISHER: Australian Hotels Association
REVIEW DATE: 30/04/07 [338.4] SCIS 1281455

Department of Food Science extension publications
With clear instructions for accessing publications in either HTML or pdf formats, this informative web site provides users with titles of papers written by the Department of Food Science at North Carolina State University. The papers focus on Food safety areas for the modules of Poultry processing, HACCP, Acidified foods, Seafood safety including mercury in seafood, Egg processing, Fruit and vegetable processing, Biotechnology, Dairy processing, and Food entrepreneurs. General food safety such as Irradiation, cooling hot foods, feeding babies, and safety at picnics are also featured. Users can access current and past newsletters, and contact the university via email. This site is most helpful for student research. M. Timperley
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Food Technology Stage 6; Hospitality Curriculum Framework Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Food - Safety measures
PUBLISHER: NC State University, USA
REVIEW DATE: 25/05/05 [664] SCIS 1204646

Rolling your own sushi
Hutchenreuther created this site in 1994 after he held a men's workshop on how to make sushi. Since then, the site has featured on television programs, and it is specifically recommended for students learning the art of sushi making. Instructions are clear, and the tone and style reflect the author's enthusiasm. Along with many illustrated styles of sushi making, the site gives information on Terms and Equipment, extras such as ginger and sushi vinegar, descriptions of Foodstuffs required, and an explanation of Sashimi. The basic California roll is described in detail, and would be an excellent recipe for students to start with. M. Timperley
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS; VET
SYLLABUS: Food Technology 7-10; Food Technology Stage 6; Hospitality Curriculum Framework
SCIS SUBJECTS: Cookery with rice; Sushi
PUBLISHER: M. S. Hutchenreuther, USA
REVIEW DATE: 25/05/05 [641.59] SCIS 1192340

Work world: TAFE NSW
Study areas of Tourism, Food & beverage, Cookery, and Accommodation services are presented here in an informative and easy to use format.. Each topic area includes Organisational charts and Career pathways, which match job titles with their duty descriptions. Each also contains an extended Industry overview, and a brief explanation of selected jobs within the field. Other information includes an industry specific Glossary and up to date information on Industry standards. Dynamic photographs clearly illustrate work sites and work conditions. Students can follow links to relevant TAFE courses, and other web sites featuring industry and related organisation material. E. Kesby
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: TAS; VOC ED
SYLLABUS: Food Technology Stage 6; Tourism & Hospitality Curriculum Framework Stage 6; Work & the Community Life Skills Course Stage 6; Work Education 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Hospitality industry - Careers; Tourist industry - Careers
PUBLISHER: Community Services, Health, Tourism and Hospitality Division, TAFE NSW
REVIEW DATE: 09/09/04 [331.7] SCIS 1187514