Bread is one of the most basic of foods staples. In this course the student will gain a working knowledge in the production of various traditional yeast doughs and bread products. By the end of the course the student will have created a variety of rustic loaves, sourdough breads, rolls and crackers. NOTE: To ensure that safe food handling practices are maintained in our kitchens closed toed, non...
This intermediate level course will further enhance the student's ability to take more control of piping and decorating skills. Learn the art of working with rolled fondant to cover and crimp cakes and further explore gum paste techniques to create detailed and realistic floral decorations. Students will also learn airbrushing and painting techniques to create designs using a variety of paints and...
The basics everything you want to know! How to Taste - Grape Varietals - Glassware - Cellaring & Buying!
Wine 102 brings focus on understanding the components of food & wine, exploring the "why" and "how" as well as the do's and don'ts of food and wine pairing.
This course focuses on the processes involved in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, animal anatomy and physiology, plant structure and physiology, and genetics. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of...
This course is intended to teach students how to effectively respond to clients who are exposed to stress and to uncertainty in a helping profession environment. In this interactive course, participants will practice effective strategies and techniques for the management of conflict and for communication in stressful situations. Best practices in care-giving situations will be studied along with...
This course is designed to provide the student with some of the practical knowledge necessary for a career in Human Services. Students will gain a greater understanding of human development across the life span by exploring the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional stages of development. As well, students will be provided with a foundation in the theoretical perspectives of Piaget, Skinner...
In response to a family member's addiction and addictive behaviour, the dynamics within the family change. This course will focus on defining families, family systems, counselling theories, family dysfunction, and the affect of addiction on individual family members. Students will learn how to assess, counsel and support families living with addiction.
This course will focus specifically on the role of group counselling within the addictions setting. Students will explore the dynamics of group counselling, including an understanding of the various types and functions of a group counselling. Students will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate group counselling.
This course will provide an overview of Palliative Care and coping with death and dying and grief. The focus is to provide you with a review of the concepts of Palliative Care, the multidisciplinary team, hospice, current approaches to care, roles, issues and expectations. The learner will be able to identify what resources are available and will be able to distinguish options of home care vs...