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the school canteen environment of today, professional development
for canteen staff should be considered essential if staff
are to keep skills and knowledge up to date that will allow
them to keep pace with industry changes and legislative requirements.
As the peak body representing school canteens of all education
systems in WA, WASCA has a commitment to ensure provision
of appropriate industry training for canteen personnel. We
liaise closely with TAFE in the development and modification
of course content of the School Canteen Management Course,
to ensure the course keeps pace with industry changes and
requirements.
Subsidised by specific project funding, WASCA
also delivers workshops and other short courses throughout
the State, using qualified and experienced industry trainers,
in conjunction with other government and non-government health
agencies.
What's available?
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School Canteen Management Course
The School Canteen Management Course offered by TAFE in two metropolitan locations in 2007 has been revised and now comprises 90 hours and includes practical food preparation in a commercial setting. The course is delivered over a semester (6 months) with an attendance of 4.5 hours per week. In 2007 the course will be delivered by WASCA's qualified trainer, Robin Bromley. Robin has 30 years experience in the school canteen industry.
Course locations and times offered:
West Coast Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Joondalup campus, 35 Kendrew Avenue, Joondalup
Tuesday evenings 5pm to 9.30pm
Swan TAFE, Bentley Campus, Hayman Road, Bentley
Wednesday 9am – 1.30pm
Enrolments are taken in late January and mid-year. Dates are advertised in the press.
Contact WASCA for further details or telephone the hospitality departments of the respective campuses.
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Canteen Food Service Short Course (StarCAP training)
This six-hour course is offered in various locations based
on demand. Completion of the course is a pre-requisite
to participation in the Star Canteen Accreditation Program
(StarCAP), and includes material that addresses the four
core areas of the program. Through training, participants
of the course become empowered to self-assess and improve
menus, develop skills in marketing and promoting food
sold, and design a canteen policy. Emphasis is also placed
on safe food handling to meet current legislative requirements.
StarCAP training is not currently available until the program has been modified to meet the Government Policy and Standards for Food and Drinks in Public School Food Service.
Would you like to register interest to attend a StarCAP training
session when next available? Click here to 
download
a registration of interest form.
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Government Policy and Standards Traffic Light Training 2008
Training Schedule - Metropolitan - Term 3
Location |
Date(s) and Time |
Venue |
East Perth
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Thursday 4 September
1.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 24 September
1.30pm – 4.30pm
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DET - Room 16
151 Royal Street, East Perth
(entry from Hill Street)
DET - Room 16
151 Royal Street, East Perth
(entry from Hill Street)
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Please note – these sessions will only proceed provided there are sufficient numbers. Cost is $10 per person which covers training handouts and refreshments.
StarCAP2 Training 2008
Training Schedule - Metropolitan - Term 3
Location |
Date(s) and Time |
Venue |
East Perth
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21 August 2008
1.30pm – 4.30pm
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DET - Room 16
151 Royal Street, East Perth
(entry from Hill Street)
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Waikiki |
19 August 2008
1.30pm – 4.30pm |
Waikiki Primary School - Library
Arnside Bend, Waikiki
(Please sign in at the administration office and you will be directed to the library) |
Bentley |
18 September 2008
1.30pm – 4.30pm |
George Burnett Leisure Centre
Seminar Room 1
Manning Road, Karawara |
Hillarys |
23 September 2008
1.30pm – 4.30pm |
Westn Inc.
21 Endeavour Road, Hillarys |
School Holiday Training Schedule - Metropolitan - Term 3
Location |
Date(s) and Time |
Venue |
East Perth |
30 September 2008
10.00am – 1.00pm
2 October 2008
1.00pm – 4.30pm |
DET - Room 16
151 Royal Street, East Perth
(entry from Hill Street)
DET - Room 16
151 Royal Street, East Perth
(entry from Hill Street) |
Please note – these sessions will only proceed provided there are sufficient numbers. Cost is $10 per person for WASCA members and $20 per person for non-members which includes all training materials and refreshments.
Note: regional training sessions will be scheduled for term 4, 2008, dates and venues to be advised.
Please contact WASCA on 9264 4999 for further information
Click here to download a Traffic Light Training registration form.
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