Professional Learning Calendar

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
Wed

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.

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Jan
15
Wed

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.

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Mar
31
Mon

VCE Food Studies Examination Report webinar (FREE) - NEW DATE

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online

Description:
Using the Chief Assessor's report of the 2024 VCE Food Studies exam, this FREE webinar presented by Daniel Baldwin, Mackillop College Werribee, 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. Attend the live session or view recording at your convenience.

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Apr
8
Tue

Skills for Food Studies - term 1 2025 (Tues 8 April & Wed 9 April)

9:00am - 4:00pm

Huntingtower School, 77 Waimarie Drive, Mount Waverley

Description:
Currently teaching junior home economics or food studies without any formal qualification in this method? Could do with some tips on how to deliver the subject confidently and safely in a practical setting? This introductory professional learning course will provide you with some basic skills to get you started. Delivered by a highly experienced food studies teacher, who will cover everything from cooking demonstrations, to kitchen hazards, kitchen classroom operation and class timing.

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May
30
Fri

2025 Design Conference

8:30am - 3:30pm

LCI Melbourne Collingwood Victoria

Description:
A professional learning event tailored for Design and Technologies teachers with a focus on textiles and VCE Product Design and Technologies, as well as enthusiasts eager to explore innovative practices in design and technologies education. The day will feature hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, and engaging breakout sessions focused on emerging trends, sustainable design, and practical classroom applications. Participants will gain fresh ideas and resources to enhance their teaching while connecting with other like-minded teachers and professionals in an exciting and creative space. Priority for session preferences given to early registrants.

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