Students study the preservation of food and methods used for developing new products and improving the quality of existing foods. Disposal of the waste which arises from industrial processes is also studied. There are employment opportunities in the industry for managers, plant operators, research workers, extension officers, nutritionists and quality control officers. Graduates also work in government regulatory bodies such as the National Food Authority and the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service. Generally the schools take from two to five days.
Students cover all costs associated with attending residential schools.
Information technology has become an essential component of the modern organisation, whether in industry, commerce, small business, large financial enterprises, public utilities, local government, education or welfare. These organisations need professionals who are competent in all aspects of gathering, storing, analysing and presenting information. This has resulted in strong demand for information technology professionals who are expert in all aspects of computing and information management, and who possess the skills required to develop information systems. The Australian Computer Society accredits courses in information technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facilities and quality assurance. The course has been designed with significant input from the NSW Land Information Centre, one of the leading authorities on geographic information systems and spatial information.