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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ashford College</title><link>https://www.ashford.edu.au/</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.ashford.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Ashford College</b></a> is Geelong’s premier vocational education institute, offering pathways in carpentry, commercial cookery, cabinet making, painting, hospitality management, and business learning. 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We also look at the certificate 3 commercial cookery geelong pathway and how a <a href="https://www.ashford.edu.au/course/sit30821-certificate-iii-in-commercial-cookery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>diploma in commercial cookery geelong</b></a> can support further career development.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>76</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>3,commercial,cookery,diploma,geelong,geelong certificate,iii,in</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eba0bc70e1f327870b0ab256e0d92ddf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tips for Balancing Study and Work During Your Course</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tips-for-balancing-study-and-work-during-your-course--73088365</link><description><![CDATA[Balancing study and work can be challenging, but with the right approach, students can successfully manage both. 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This podcast, Tips for Balancing Study and Work During Your Course, shares practical and easy-to-follow tips on managing time, creating a study schedule, staying organised, reducing stress, and maintaining a healthy work-study balance. Learn how to stay productive, achieve better academic results, and gain valuable work experience while studying. 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Find out what you learn, the career paths it opens, and why <b>Ashford College</b> is a top choice for flexible, industry-focused study.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69527542</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:50:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69527542/cert_iv_kitchen_management_insights_kitchen_hospitality_careers_podcast.mp3" length="2053370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashford College</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we explore the https://www.ashford.edu.au/course/sit40521-certificate-iv-in-kitchen-management/ (SIT40521) — a practical qualification for aspiring kitchen leaders. 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