Tertiary Catalogue

Cities are one of our greatest inventions, they bring us together and drive wealth - but as more of us flock to live and work in them, we need to find ways to make them greener, more sustainable and efficient places to live. Physicist Dr Niraj Lal explores some of the engineering solutions driving change. To see how we’ll keep our growing population moving he visits the construction site of the largest public transport system ever undertaken nationally and discovers how engineers are finding ways to replace concrete - one of the biggest CO2 emitters in the world – with greener alternatives. Show Less

In this episode, we look at how electrical equipment is designed to use the right amount of current for the voltage supply that it's designed for. After a brief recap on electric current, we look at what voltage is and how it is measured. we then look at the concept of resistance. At a simple level, some materials are conductors and some materials are insulators, but not all conductors conduct equally well. The amount of current that flows in a household appliance depends on the appliance's resistance Show Less

Converting units and working out ratios is an integral skill for working in construction. This video explains the mathematical reasoning behind converting units of volume and scaling ratios and how it can be applied to calculate the correct amount of wet and dry materials in a render mixture. 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

An understanding of the volume of spaces is an essential skill for working in construction. This video explains the basic formula for volume and how it can be applied to easily calculate the amount of concrete needed for a house foundation by breaking down an irregular shape into smaller regular shapes. 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

There are many applications for multiplication when working in construction. This video explains how multiplication skills can be used to calculate wall areas and the size of covering panels to work out how much material needs to be ordered for the job, including an allowance for wastage. 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

Calculating the perimeter of a block of land is a crucial skill for working in construction. This video explains the basic formula for perimeter and how it can be applied to calculate the length of fencing required for a construction site, as well as calculating the amount of materials to purchase for the job. 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

The ability to estimate material quantities and provide quotes is a helpful skill for working in construction. This video explains how to estimate the area and materials needed for a tiling job, incorporating unit conversions, and how to allow for potential wastage of materials to work out costs 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

Calculating the area of a construction space is an important skill for working on a building site. This video explains the basic formula for area and how it can be applied to easily calculate wall area, incorporating length conversions, and calculating the amount of paint needed for the job. 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

Back injuries are among the most debilitating and life-changing injuries a person can sustain. This video covers the proper use of back braces, as well as a couple ways not to use them. You'll also find out how to protect your back without any equipment at all, and you'll probably see something you should never do to anybody stronger than you are. Show Less

This video will encourage you to keep your brains inside your head, mostly so they won't get cold but also so you won't die. Get ready for a slightly different safety video than you're used to; we got sort of tired of doing things the way we usually do. But be warned, this video gets a little messy. We think you'll have fun watching it, because we sure had fun filming it. Show Less

This video will help you avoid a potentially life-changing back injury, unless you ignore everything we tell you. You'll learn why proper posture is such a big deal (hint: it's not just because it looks good), and you'll also see a bunch of stupid ways to lift things that you've probably done yourself. Hilarity awaits! Show Less

Working in a confined space presents some unique safety issues, and this video will help make sure your experience is a safe and ordinary one. This video also revives an epic sports rivalry, and you'll learn about one of the most popular activities sweeping the planet these days. We've got it all, people! Show Less

Except for motor vehicle accidents, falls at work are the most common form of workplace injury. This video will help you recognize various falling hazards and take some simple steps to prevent injury. We'll also cover some very ineffective ways to prevent slips, trips & falls, and there might be several people going up and down stairs with varying degrees of success. Did we film some realistic falling sequences to scare you into obedience? You'll have to watch to find out! Show Less

Fire is awesome. But it also sometimes burns things we don't want it to, like buildings or ourselves. That's why this video will help make sure you stay as safe as possible when working with fire or near heat sources. You'll also learn a terrible way to roast marshmallows. Stay safe! Show Less

They say it's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop. Well, we don't want anything to kill you, which is why this video will teach you essential safety practices when working off the ground. You'll also see what happens when you push your workers too far. And there might be some wild screaming in this one too. Show Less

Electricity is an amazing thing, but it doesn't feel good when it's racing through you. That's why we made this video, to help ensure that you know how to stay safe around electricity. From frayed cords to overhead power lines to the dangers of taking baths with electrical appliances, this video has it all! Except for squirrels. We couldn't find any while we were filming. Show Less

Breathing is awesome. You probably do it at least twice a day. Which means you might want to protect your lungs from dust, vapors, fumes, gases, and exceptionally smelly people. This video will show you which kinds of protection to use in which situations, as well as how to use them all correctly. You'll also see some fun things to do at work when you're bored. Enjoy! Show Less

In this video you'll learn how easy it is to suffer hearing loss in the workplace, and how to prevent it. You'll also learn the difference between 80 decibels and 85 (which is not as obvious as it should be), and there might be some other stuff in here too. We can't remember. Show Less

Knees. They're sort of weird-looking, but that doesn't mean you should mistreat them. This video will discuss multiple simple ways to protect the most vulnerable joint in your body. You'll also see a terrible way to motivate your coworkers, and there might be some random idiocy thrown in here just for laughs. Just because it's a safety video doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. Have fun! Show Less

This video details several simple ways to protect your hands, which are the most commonly injured body part in the workplace. You'll discover multiple types of gloves, a great way to make your coworkers leave you alone, and how big a difference five seconds of prevention can make. You'll also discover something that nobody should ever, ever wear. Show Less

Your eyes can be annoying. They get itchy, and sometimes they look at things you'd rather never have seen. But since eye drops are cheap and you can always look away from weird things, you probably shouldn't permanently destroy your eyeballs. This video will help make sure you protect them properly, and it's way more fun to watch than most of the stuff people post to your social media feed. Enjoy! Show Less

Cars are fantastic. They get us places way faster than walking. They also sometimes crash into walls and trees and other cars. So this video will help make sure you use your vehicle for the first reason, and not for the second one. You'll also see the sweetest ride you can possible imagine. A McLaren? A Ferrari? Even better, people. Even better. Show Less

You've probably seen plenty of videos of people falling off of ladders, and a few photos of people putting ladders on top of other ladders. And we'll admit, watching dumb people do dumb things is hilarious. But we'd rather you not do it yourself. This video will teach you the basics of ladder safety, and you'll also learn the 5 worst ways to spend your day. Hint: one of them involves the Backstreet Boys. What exactly do the Backstreet Boys have to do with ladder safety? You'll going to have to watch the video to find out! Show Less

Power tools are awesome, which is why we decided to invent them. They're also pretty useful, as anyone who's tried to chop a tree down will happily tell you. And they can also be very dangerous. This video is designed to make sure you use your power tools as safely as possible. This video also has some killer dance moves. Trust us - you'll know what we're talking about when you see it. Show Less