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For all retail businesses balancing a cash float at the end of day, strong mathematical skills are crucial. This video explains how to count the cash in a register at the end of the day, including differentiating between different methods of sale and totalling up different denominations. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the construction industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Credit and debit cards are so convenient, which means that an understanding of card surcharges is crucial for retail employees. This video explains how different card types may have different surcharges and how a comparison of the actual cost of purchase can influence a customer’s buying decisions. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the construction industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Understanding the mathematical processes behind discounts is a crucial skill for working in retail. This video explains how basic division and subtraction calculations can be used to complement calculator skills to work out new prices of sale stock in a skate shop. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the construction industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Although technology enables easy and quick cash handling in many retail environments, a sound understanding of simple mathematics remains a helpful skill for working in retail. This video explains how mental maths can be used to ensure that customers are given the correct change for their purchases, even when the POS system is unavailable! Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the construction industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Every retail employee should understand how their shifts work and when their breaks are scheduled. This video explains how to use simple mathematics to calculate the length of shift times and when breaks should be taken in order to complete a timesheet, including times in 12-hour and 24-hour format. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the construction industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Staffing is an enormous expense to hospitality businesses. Smart scheduling and rostering are crucial skills for employees to develop. This video explains how to use mathematical calculations to work out whether rostered staff will be able to finish their assigned tasks in time for the next schedule. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the hospitality industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Calculating stock quantities is a critical skill in retail, as it helps to ensure minimal overspending. This video demonstrates the mathematical thinking used to work out how much marketing collateral is needed for a retail marketplace sale weekend. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the construction industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Following food safety regulations surrounding potentially hazardous foods is an essential skill for working in hospitality. This video explains the mathematical calculations that can be used to work out when food needs to be checked for temperature, and when it should be discarded to comply with health and safety regulations. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the hospitality industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

To ensure a successful catering event, the dietary requirements must be included in the function brief. In addition to this, a little bit of mathematical thinking is required. This video demonstrates the thinking processes involved in calculating different quantities of food for a set menu. Exploring multiplication, division, subtraction and percentage calculations, the video contains clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the hospitality industry but needing to practise their numeracy skills. Show Less

Front of house staff in the hospitality industry are often tasked with organising tables and seating plans for functions and events. This video walks through the mathematical processes involved in assessing various seating configurations to find the most economical way to seat guests at a large function. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the hospitality industry but need to practice their numeracy skills. Show Less

Accuracy in estimating and calculating food quantities is a crucial skill for working in the kitchen. This video demonstrates how to calculate the number of portions available from a given jug capacity and volume of gravy. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the hospitality industry but need to practice their numeracy skills. Show Less

Working out how to dilute cleaning solutions can be confusing when the units of measurements aren’t all the same. Unit conversion for ratios is an integral skill used in other hospitality contexts, too, both front and back of house. This video demonstrates how to scale liquid ratios to reach the desired volume. Clean, clear graphics show multiple methods and working out to assist learners at every step. A valuable resource for vocational learners interested in joining the hospitality industry but need to practice their numeracy skills. Show Less

Anyone serving alcohol to customers must do so responsibly. This includes owners and licensees of premises, bar and drinks staff and security and other staff who might make judgements about patron behaviour. Alcohol affects people differently and it’s important to recognise when someone is, or isn't becoming alcohol-affected to the point where no more should be served. Even more critical is the ability to deal with a situation effectively and appropriately without disturbing other patrons. This video covers the skills required to ensure the responsible service of alcohol and includes interviews with hotel and live music venue owner Greg Dodds and wine bar operators Mark and Meredith Telfer. It is an ideal resource for learners in Hospitality and related courses. Show Less

Travel and tourism is an industry where teamwork is universal. Just about any employment role involves other people you rely on to be able to do your job. Every team is unique and there are many factors contributing to how effectively its members work together. This programme explores some of the critically important ones, including an introductory overview of travel and tourism teams, types of teams, dealing with conflict and developing effective teams. Featuring interviews with both experts and ordinary people, this programme is and ideal resource for students of travel and tourism at FE level and beyond. Show Less

Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, demonstrates one of the most popular and requested looks on a set, the clean face. This programme shows how to create a flawless complexion by highlighting the face to look natural as if the person has no makeup. Christina takes you through the transition from a clean face to an old school Hollywood look, layering makeup to create a classic look for red carpets including dramatic eyes, how to apply fake lashes, how to contour the face with shadows and apply powders that will photograph under heavy lighting. Colour techniques are also shown, including a colour wheel for concealing blemishes as well as the colours that should be used on both light and dark complexions. Techniques include: foundation and concealing for a clean look, natural application of eyes, blush and lipstick for a clean face, application of glamour features (shadows, fake lashes, classic lipstick) using shadows to contour the shape of the face, colour technique for light and dark complexions. Show Less