Grains are an important staple in any diet… But, have you ever thought of making a display out of them. We will meet with Tom Dwyer the manager of the grain section of the Western Districts display. What are the elements that make up a prize winning grain display?

Friday July 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

In this video we see how Dairy Farmers Australia are engaging the public at the Royal Easter Show, educating people as to where in where their everyday food staples come from, the ancient and modern techniques used in milking.

Friday July 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne heads to Warwick Farm Berry stables to meet Nathan and Tommy Berry, who are doing their Jockey apprenticeship. We also chat to their trainer, Malcolm Johnston, who shares what's involved in an apprenticeship.

Friday July 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

Jason Chesworth from the Dairy Youth Committee shows us around the cattle in competition at the Royal Easter Show.

Friday July 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

We meet Apprentice sparkie Samuel Baker from Cobar, who is conributing to Sustainability Place DSF. With other TAFE students, we see Samuel building a wind generator - and we see just how green WorldSkills can be!

Friday July 11, 2008   |   Watch Video

Key Elements #4 - The Importance of Punctuality (2)

Thursday June 26, 2008   |   Watch Video

Key Elements #2 - The Importance of Presentation

Thursday June 26, 2008   |   Watch Video

Motivation is a key element to any successful workplace.

Thursday June 26, 2008   |   Watch Video

"Cows Create Careers" is a program run by Careers Advice Australia designed to introduced secondary school students to the dairy industry and make students aware of career pathways within the industry.

Wednesday June 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

Do you love your herbs and vegies? So much that you would pursue a career in them? Sophie Honein is! She tells us more in this video...

Wednesday June 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

Established in 2000, Horticulture Australia has members who are not only state-based growers but also National peak industry bodies.

Wednesday June 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

The right and wrong way around a common office problem, with hilarious results.

Monday June 23, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne visits the Institute For Trade Skills Excellence's Ultimate Apprenticeship winner in horticulture. We meed Daniel Wheat, who will experience an opportunity of a lifetime, work with professionals and travel overseas to work in a live event, with the Singapore Garden Festival.

Monday June 16, 2008   |   Watch Video

A passion for growing food and bush regeneration is what brought Naomi Jeff to the Historical Houses Trust. She's found a new passion for Victorian gardens and shows us around.

Monday June 16, 2008   |   Watch Video

Want to ride horses for a living? You have come to the right place for inspiration!

Monday June 16, 2008   |   Watch Video

Look no further than high-profile Australian horse trainer, Gai Waterhouse, for inspiration on where a career with horses can take you.

Monday June 16, 2008   |   Watch Video

If you are interested in marine life and keen to work out in the great outdoors, then consider aquaculture, which is a growing industry in Australia and always in need of skilled workers!

Monday June 9, 2008   |   Watch Video

We talk to Jim Landers, the Northern Districts Exhibit President at the Royal Easter Show about their award winning grain display.

Friday May 30, 2008   |   Watch Video

Congratulations St George College!

Monday May 19, 2008   |   Watch Video

Congratulations St George College!

Monday May 19, 2008   |   Watch Video

What motivates you in your job? SkillsOne asks everyday people from the Easter Show for their opinions.

Monday May 12, 2008   |   Watch Video

Jason talks to Skillsone before he puts more of his cows up before the judges at the Easter Show! He chats about where he got his skills about working with cattle.

Tuesday May 6, 2008   |   Watch Video

Shanae Perkins talks about her work with cattle, and her thoughts on winning the National Dairy Cattle Paraders Competition at the Royal Easter Show!

Tuesday May 6, 2008   |   Watch Video

Bruce Moxey tells us about the life of being a farmer - of breeding and exhibiting his animals, and the pride of doing both.

Monday May 5, 2008   |   Watch Video

Horses in Showbiz - Part One

Monday May 5, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne visits Canberra, to chat to Mark Sarah, the general manager of Cockington Green. Cockington Green is a miniature village, which attempts to recreate life of countries across the world, in miniature.

Monday May 5, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne chat to the director of the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association and chats about their competitions at the Royal Easter Show!

Wednesday April 30, 2008   |   Watch Video

Do you have an affiliation for animals? Love horses in particular? Then turn your passion into a career! Watch this to see how you can acquire the necessary skills and qualifications.

Monday April 28, 2008   |   Watch Video

A small family business producing Australian vodka shows us how it's done!

Monday April 28, 2008   |   Watch Video

Barry shows us how to farm oysters and how to eat them properly!

Monday April 28, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne meet Peter, an apprentice at the Royal Botanic Gardens. We find out what's involved in his apprenticeship, and learn a bit about his passion for plants!

Monday April 28, 2008   |   Watch Video

There is more to wine than just drinking it! Watch and learn about the long process and skills involved in the art of 'viticulture'!

Thursday April 24, 2008   |   Watch Video

Today we will meet with Daniel McCulloch who won the prestigious Young Auctioneer Competition in 2007 at the age of 20. He will give us an idea of what an auctioneer is and what judges actually look for allocating a winner.

Wednesday April 23, 2008   |   Watch Video

Twin brothers, Luke and Christopher Hennessey, run their family's amusement business, March Amusements. SkillsOne chats to Luke and he shows us his Skywalker ride!

Wednesday April 23, 2008   |   Watch Video

Ever considered a career amongst the trees? This could be the course for you! SkillsOne visits Richmond TAFE to learn about the Horticulture course from both teachers and students!

Wednesday April 23, 2008   |   Watch Video

Matt Mueller shows the level of detail and work that goes into producing grain of the highest standard for judging and display at the Royal Easter Show!

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

Arthur John, manager of the Northern District exhibit, will have a crew of 14 people working on the produce exhibit at the Royal Easter Show. Will he win this year with the best display?

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

Dogs are one of the most popular home pets in Australia… But what makes a prize-wining dog? We will talk to Guy Spagnola breeder, judge and an owner of dogs in the Royal Easter Show dog pavilion.

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

Learn about the career-path of Haley, whose love of animals and inspiration from a visit to Dubbo zoo led her to become a zookeeper!

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

Here we learn about the Australian Rural Education Centre and meet a man who believes that rural life has some distinct benefits over life in the city.

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

We meet a sixth generation farmer who is thoroughly entrenched in the farming industry in Australia.

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

Do you know what an arborist does? Click here to find out!

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

You nuts about nuts?! Wanna know how to grow almonds?! Here's someone who does it for a living!

Monday April 21, 2008   |   Watch Video

Painting with fruit? Margie Fitzpatrick is an artist who works with agricultural products to create displays at the Royal Easter Show!

Thursday April 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

Here is a man who has turned his zest for fruit and orchards into his occupation!

Wednesday April 16, 2008   |   Watch Video

Ever wondered how yoghurt is made? SkillsOne chats to Jose, as he shows us how to make yoghurt in his dairy.

Wednesday April 16, 2008   |   Watch Video

Maxine spends all day in the park playing with puppies. Sounds like a fun job? Maxine chats to SkillsOne about what is involved in being a dog trainer at Canine Kindergarten.

Monday April 14, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne chats to a Veterinary Nurse, to see whats involved in caring for, and saving the lives of, animals in the clinic.

Monday April 14, 2008   |   Watch Video

The dirtiest lab in Sydney? SkillsOne visits the Sydney Environmental and Soil Laboratory to chat to Simon Leake about what's involved in working with soil!

Friday April 11, 2008   |   Watch Video

Passionate about animals? Want to learn more about working with them? SkillsOne talks to Stephen McGill of TAFE, who teaches Animal Care. We learn about what is involved in the course!

Friday April 11, 2008   |   Watch Video

Ross Dawson is globally recognized as a authority on business strategy. He chats to SkillsOne about the future of the the workforce, where there will be demand, and how to plan for a career.

Wednesday April 9, 2008   |   Watch Video

What does it take to make an award winning bunch of flowers? We chat to the Pedestal Winner Margaret Bruce about how she goes about creating a artistic bunch of flowers - and why she does it.

Wednesday April 9, 2008   |   Watch Video

Take a look at the innovative, upgraded, environmentally-sustainable Gordon Institute of TAFE in Geelong...

Tuesday April 8, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne highlights some the stranger trades on offer in Australia.

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Farmers tell us about living the lifestyle they love...

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

A feathery fashion parade only takes place at The Royal Easter Show. SkillsOne talks to Brian Harrington who dresses ducks for a living. The ducks then show their style in a fashion parade!

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

West Wyalong High School has the finest goats in the country - they've won loads of first places prizes for their goats at The Royal Easter Show. They share their experiences with SkillsOne.

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Interested to know how the milk you drink gets from its source to your fridge? Watch this!

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Hanging out at the petting zoo all day sounds like the perfect job? Alisa's job is just that - being the owner of The Farmyard Nursery!

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

SkillsOne talks to the teachers at Tocal Agricultural College to learn about what is taught in their Horse Husbandry course.

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

What does it take to be world champion Woodchopper? Peter Windley takes us through the paces of competing in the Royal Easter Show in Woodchopping.

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Here we get an overview of the Royal Easter Show - probably Australia's biggest annual event - by talking to the CEO of the RAS, Peter King.

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Interested in horticulture? How about working in the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden? SkillsOne chats to Paul Nicholson about what it's like to be a horticulturalist - and the unique projects he's gets to work on!

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Meet Michelle Hoskins as she makes a home visit to groom a cute little Pomeranian pup!

Monday April 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

Thinking about a trade or skill based career? Kate, the editor at CareerOne is here to help answer the tricky interview questions employers ask!

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

Congratulations to the Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE!

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

Thinking about a trade or skill based career? Kate Southam, the editor at CareerOne discusses the benefits of an apprenticeship.

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

Which wines? Which foods? Find out as SkillsOne catches up with Lyndey Milan, an expert in the field!

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

How do you find a first job? What do you do to find one that is perfect for you? CareerOne editor, Kate talks us through finding your first job.

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

Want to get an insight ito the world of food and wine? SkillsOne talk to an expert in the field and find out some interesting information and facts!

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

Award winning wines, grown in Tasmania! SkillsOne chats to Corey Baker from Bay Of Fires Winery, to see just what makes these wines so special.

Friday April 4, 2008   |   Watch Video

Kate shows us how weird and wonderful interests and skills be be useful and valuable in many different areas!

Tuesday April 1, 2008   |   Watch Video

Want the prettiest dog at the Show? We chat to Lauren Somers, owner of Nahrof Border Collies about what's involved in preparing dogs for the Royal Easter Show.

Tuesday April 1, 2008   |   Watch Video

Sometimes it takes a while til you find your niche, where your skills and talents can be exercised to their full potential. But as Candice Thomas shows, perseverance and setting goals are the key!

Tuesday April 1, 2008   |   Watch Video

Brod Pavier runs rides at shows and carnivals across the country. He chats to SkillsOne about life on the road, the rides and where he sees the industry going.

Monday March 31, 2008   |   Watch Video

Bonsai Bonanza! SkillsOne talks to Sue Brennen, an award-winning Bonsai expert about how to create the perfect Bonsai.

Monday March 31, 2008   |   Watch Video

What happens at a wine tasting? Is it really as intimidating as some people fear? Do you need to know a lot about wine to appreciate one? Join the SkillsOne team in Pokolbin as they attend a wine tasting at the gorgeous Pepper Tree Wines cellar door...

Monday March 31, 2008   |   Watch Video

We meet Royal Easter Show veteran, Beryl Schaefer O.A.M, of the Southern Districts, who discusses the importance of the Show as well as vitality of sustainable living in unifying Australia.

Thursday March 20, 2008   |   Watch Video

As a technical dairy assistant, Kevin Watts helps to grow the pastures that provide feed the 320 dairy cows raised on the C.B. Alexander Agriculture College.

Monday March 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

Donna is up at 3:30am every morning to milk the farm's 170 cows (no not by hand!) Growing up on a diary farm across the Hunter River, Donna is used to early rising - but she goes to bed every night at 8:30pm! She says that, afterall, "you wouldn't do it if you didn't enjoy it!"

Monday March 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

Amanda Rollason is a research horticulturalist - a role which includes managing the plant tissue culture collection and cloning plants, such as the endangered Wollemi Pine tree. Find out about this fascinating field of work.

Monday March 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

Mal Bourke is the Farm Manager at CB Alexander Agriculture College in Tocal. He looks after cattle, sheep, horses and the farm generally.

Monday March 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

CB Alexander Agriculture College in Tocal is a leader in providing young students the hands-on approach needed to learning on a farm. This is a real farm environment for students and Bill Buckley takes us through some hands-on lessons.

Monday March 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

James Hooke is the Traineeship Co-ordinator at Tocal Agricultural College in the Lower Hunter Valley. He helps run the Rural and Diary Courses offered at Tocal.

Monday March 17, 2008   |   Watch Video

Greg and Damien built their nursery 25 years ago. SkillsOne made a visit to the nursery to find out some background and current information!

Wednesday March 12, 2008   |   Watch Video

Playing golf is his passion and maintaining the greens at the Devonport Gold Club is his job. It doesn't get much better than this for golf enthusiast Kane McDonald!

Friday March 7, 2008   |   Watch Video

In Part 2 of this series which shows a set of quick and easy fitness routines for any workplace, Sam Mower from Harness Your Health shows SkillsOne's Matthew Jenkin some quick and easy exercises to improve your strength, with emphasis on biceps and triceps.

Monday March 3, 2008   |   Watch Video

Sam Mower's Tradie Fitness Tips - Part I

Monday March 3, 2008   |   Watch Video

So you didn't complete high school? But now you have the determination or opportunity to gain tertiary education? Then the TPC (Tertiary Preparation Certificate) course at TAFE is for you - where you can renew your education over a more flexible system and time frame.

Monday March 3, 2008   |   Watch Video

His father starting the company in 1958, the Brandsema's have been farming for three generations!

Monday March 3, 2008   |   Watch Video

If you're passionate about plants, particularly exotic and rare ones, then seek inspiration from Wayne!

Friday February 29, 2008   |   Watch Video

Ross Ord is an expert on the vegetable growing industry in Australia. In this story he discusses the organisation Ausveg, the key issues facing their members and what career opportunities are available for young people.

Friday February 29, 2008   |   Watch Video

Dairy farmer Alex gives us an insight into the nature of farming goats for milk and cheese...

Monday February 25, 2008   |   Watch Video

MEGT - What do they offer? In this one-on-one discussion with Deb Nooyen, the Sydney Operations Manager of MEGT, tells SkillsOne who MEGT are, what their prime responsibilities are and what services and support they can offer to upcoming apprentices.

Monday February 25, 2008   |   Watch Video