The Sunday Times App 500 List23-01-2012
The Video Cookbook makes it onto the Sunday Times App 500 List. 
Put together by a team of experienced app reviewers and aided by experts in specialist fields such as fashion and culture, the list covers exhaustively the best apps from beauty, finance, literature and travel through to productivity and problem solvers. Some win inclusion by solving some of life’s little problems, others for their sheer addictive silliness.
Individual Unit Workbooks10-01-2012
Individual Futura units are now available as workbooks. Our new print-on-demand offering allows for rapid dispatch of both large and small orders. All workbooks can even be customised with your logo. Click here for the full list of units available. Workbooks are printed with full colour cover and black and white interior. Allow 7-10 working days for delivery. |
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Wine Selectors13-11-2011
Futura Group was chosen by Wine Selectors to develop the new interactive training programs for their staff. Training programs such as the Induction Program, Sales Training and Introduction to Wine Education courses are seen as essential tools for training and up-skilling staff. As David Kelly, Field Sales Manager states: “Futura Group not only offered an extremely well-designed learning template but also provides the LMS for record keeping. Being able to access materials 24/7 provides great flexibility to staff and supervisors.”
William Angliss 13-11-2011
William Angliss TAFE has chosen Futura Group units as part of their strategic roll out of hospitality subjects to their commercial clients. Karon Hepner, Acting Manager – Angliss National is pleased with the quality of the resources and highlights the fact that “they allow William Angliss to get a high-class product to market quickly. Incorporating the resources into the William Angliss LMS makes it easy for the trainers to have all their requirements in the one place. Futura Group is excellent to deal with and shares our passion for the industry.”
Culinary Fundamentals 2.013-07-2011
Futura Group have released a major update to the highly successful iPhone and iPad app ‘Culinary Fundamentals’. Apple has recognised the app update with yet another feature in the ‘New and Noteworthy’ section of the Apple App store. What's New in Version 2.0
Get the app now in the Apple App store |
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TAFE NSW NSI’s Graduation Ceremony31-05-2011
Futura was pleased to attend TAFE NSW NSI’s graduation ceremony, where Nicole Lobo was presented with an award by Reinhold Forster. Futura are proud to support the ongoing excellence in vocational education being provided by TAFE and to encourage the next crop of talented industry professionals. |
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Futura online11-12-2010
Everybody wants online but did you get a good deal? Futura has the most cost competitive product on the market. This keeps it affordable for students and allows them to study as required. Just because the resources are excellent doesn’t mean they need to be expensive!
For institutions it is extremely important to control the budget and when you consider the costs for 100 students doing 30 units it can translate into real savings! Savings of $20,000-$40,000 are possible, depending on the course that the students undertake!
Call us now for our wholesale pricing.
Positive Feedback for eCoach
Tasmanian Skills Institute and Polytechnic: “The use of high quality online learning resources fits in perfectly with our strategic objectives.”
Peter Handy, FS Learning: “The quality of the resources plays an important part in our high quality workplace delivery. The resources allow employers to understand what the trainees and apprentices need to learn and also provide quality assurance.”
Nick Weiler, Director Trade Training, Catholic Regional College Sydenham: “I am looking forward to using the new eCoach units for my students. The newly built Trade Training Centre has gone from strength to strength and the restaurant has become a popular venue for locals supporting hospitality training. The eCoach ticks all the boxes with the kids as it is engaging and fun but they still learn all the required information.”
HTN Showcase 09-12-2010
Reinhold was invited to attend the HTN showcase. As usual the troop of apprentices under the guidance of 3rd year apprentice Bianca Palmer and supported by ‘little chef’ Rod produced a sumptuous dinner. Futura was honoured to receive a plaque of appreciation for their sponsor support. The Peter Howard Culinary Scholarship was awarded to Bianca Palmer working at Briar Grillade in the Hunter Valley.
Penrith Workshop 6-12-2010
Reinhold undertook a workshop with the cookery teachers at Penrith TAFE campus to introduce them to the usage of multimedia in the classroom. Reinhold went through the methodology of delivery and used a range of questioning techniques and feedback to ascertain key learning outcomes. The teachers worked hard and the recipes worked out just fine! The head teacher Ajith received very positive feedback from participants. Contact us to find out about these workshops. |
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Tasmanian Hotel and Catering Supplies 30-11-2010
If you are looking to buy Futura resources in Tasmania just contact Tasmanian Hotel and Catering Supplies. They have the resources available at their two outlets:
Hobart at 321-323 Liverpool Street Ph 6231 2055 Fax 6234 8553
Launceston 3-5 Merino Street Kings Meadows Ph 6344 5588 Fax 6344 5688
New Zealand17-11-2010
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The Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) is the New Zealand regulator for VET courses in hospitality. HSI works with all sectors of the hospitality industry, to deliver quality training programmes that help people grow their careers and develop their businesses. Futura is proud to announce that HSI will use our resources for their on-the-job trainees doing a Modern Apprenticeship in Cookery. A training day was held with teachers from a range of Polytechnics across New Zealand that deliver the off-the-job component. The workshop familiarised the teachers with the use of the multimedia resources in the classroom and how the recipes and ordering systems work. Excellent feedback was provided to Futura and several Polytechnics are interested in the new eCoach platform. |
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QTIC Conference11-11-2010
Futura CEO Reinhold Forster conducted a presentation at the recent QTIC conference in Brisbane titled “Use of multimedia for on-the-job training”. A lively discussion ensued on how to use elearning effectively and how the new Futura eCoach assists the employer, worker and RTO. The conference stand was busy with many teachers enquiring about the new online format and how it supported teachers. The automatic marking and record keeping were highly appreciated.
Brett Graham best chef in London11-11-2010
Brett Graham has always been extremely passionate about food. Even while he was an apprentice at Hamilton TAFE and Reinhold was teaching him he kept pushing the envelope. This passion has now been amply rewarded and Brett has not only gained 2 Michelin stars, but has also been crowned with the Restaurant of the Year award in Britain. Reinhold worked a day at his restaurant The Ledbury last year and says “I could learn so much from him now and it is just amazing how dedicated he is. His palate is extraordinary and some of the ideas just blew me away”.
Congratulations to Brett and keep up the good work!
Food Safety Training Resources Available 18-06-2010
Futura Group has developed brand new online interactive and workbook-based resources for food safety training. These units of competency are now available:
- SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
- SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures
- SITXFSA002A Develop and implement a food safety program
The eCoach is easy to use, engaging and covers all the required content – these resources are perfect for your food safety training.
Courses can be conducted online, in the classroom, in the workplace or from home! Enquire today about these fantastic new resources
Patisserie Resources 25-05-2010
Futura Group has started filming recipes for the brand new patisserie resources to be released in January 2011. In conjunction with TAFENSW Northern Sydney Institute, Futura is producing resources to cover SITHPAT001A through to SITHPAT006A, with the remaining units to be developed early next year.
Herve Boutin, Australia’s only M.O.F Patisserie and Ice Cream Making Masterchef, has been demonstrating techniques and recipes for the benefit of future Pastry Chefs. We are excited about these new resources and eagerly await their release.
To find out about the new patisserie resources contact us at info@futuragroup.com.au or (02) 4967 7212.
Event Management Resources 12-05-2010
Futura Group is currently developing resources for the Event Management qualifications of the SIT07 training package. Developed in conjunction with TAFE and industry experts, these exciting new resources will enhance your event management subject delivery.
To find out about the new event management resources contact us at info@futuragroup.com.au or (02) 4967 7212.
