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Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre
Newsletter - June 2020
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements were
impacted heavily by Covid-19 restrictions in April, along with
a slight downward trend in work overall in industry.
However this didn’t stop students from pushing for
experience across the Sunshine Coast. With all parties
happy to go ahead students completed placements from
Brisbane, to Reesville to Cooroy.
Students who booked SWL in this interesting time have now
gained important skills in communication, and the ability to
be flexible in an every changing environment, well done!
Brant visited as many students as possible, hearing
feedback that all were enjoying their time on site, absorbing
as much as possible from their providers.
The final SWL block for the year is September 21 to October
2, 2020, so if you are a provider looking to give someone a
work placement opportunity, please let Brant Echlin know by
email at [email protected].
Trade skills needed for the future
Future opportunities in advanced manufacturing
will rely on skills found in traditional trades such
as plumbing, welding, electrical, mechanical
and sheet metal.
While trades may include work down the more
conventional route, trades such as plumbing
can lead to work in medical gas, refrigeration,
air-conditioning, solar hot water and high-
pressure gas.
Students who cross train in skills such as
robotics, 3D printing, computer design and
drafting will position themselves well for the
jobs of the future.
With a potential skills shortage on the horizon
employers as looking for employees with hands
on experience and the X factor, to help you grow
along with their business.
Source:
https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/traditional-skills-in-
trades-needed-for-new-jobs-in-advanced-manufacturing-20200504-
p54pqx.html
Observing physical distancing
at the end of Term 2!
Rob assisting Tom with the
next part of the project
Structured Workplace Learning
The SCTTTC started Term 2 with students
working online for the first 3 weeks with their
trainers due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahead with online theory and with a reduction
of restrictions in week 4, students returned to
the SCTTTC to undertake a range of practical
tasks in the workshop; a positive from the
pandemic situation we have been
experiencing!
Throughout the term the SCTTTC continued to
advocate physical distancing measures, along
with personal hygiene across our classes.
Having this strong health policy in class and
the workshop will lead to all students being
able to get the education they deserve.
Thank you to our school, family and industry
supporters during this time as we look
forward to Term 3!
Bailey on site at Alexandra Headland
Joey on site in Brisbane
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Certificate I Construction Construction practicals were back in full swing as the students
returned to the workshop for the first time in 6 weeks in term 2.
Students completed 3 main projects, a saw stool, a tool box and
a puzzle. Each of these projects practices the joint and hand tool
techniques learnt in Term 1, with students aiming for perfection
in each task.
Students were also introduced to power tools in Term 2 such as
compound and circular saws, jigsaws, routers and belt/orbital
sanders. Students also continued learning about traditional hand
tools such as hand planes and their use and maintenance.
Construction students also ventured into the world of online
learning, a first for our construction classes, completing
coursework about plans and specifications.
At the SCTTTC we are grateful for the support of our amazing
industry partners who kindly donate materials or provide us with
amazing rates!
This term we give special thanks to Steve Govier—USG Kunda
Park for his continued support of the SCTTTC for the donation of
30 sheets of plaster board for the main construction project!
Certificate II Electrotechnology Electrotechnology students returned to the classroom in term 2, diving
straight into a customer service focussed unit. Students learnt about
good customer service as well as quoting and re-quoting for jobs.
In the workshop students practiced drilling in steel and their tap and
die skills, making their own threads. Students also practiced basic
skills such as wire stripping and soldering using conventional solders
and butane torches.
In class students put together basic circuits, reviewed small motors
and practiced using and reading equipment such as voltmeters.
Tylah adjusting a hand plane
Patrick showing Mia how to
complete the task
Students working on their saw stools
Students pulling apart and rebuilding small motors
Certificate II Plumbing
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Plumbing classes spent term 2 getting back into a mixture of practical and
theoretical work. In their first weeks back students practiced levelling
skills in the Centre sandpit. This task included practicing skills such as
reading and interpreting plans.
Students were then excited to head to Nambour TAFE to complete a skill
set in arc and oxyacetylene welding. Before completing this practical
excursion students reviewed safety and technique theory to ensure their
time at TAFE was as useful as possible.
Plumbing skills such as copper bending, connection and sheet metal
fabrication were also continued with this term. Late in the term students
were shown some tools of the trade, such as cameras used to check out
drains for blockages!
Certificate II Automotive Term 2 saw the Certificate II Automotive class have its theory completed online
for the first time, meaning students can access their work from home! The
theoretical components included communication, diagnostics and quoting.
Completion of this work in an online environment has meant more time for
workshop tasks. The main practical tasks completed this term was bearings,
seals and gaskets. That is, fabrication of gaskets and identification of types,
repacking and fitting of bearings and measurement of clearance for bearing load.
Students are also continuing to work on tool fabrication and maintenance, a main
stay for mechanics who encounter all sorts of odd situations in their career!
Oscar checking out the camera Matt observing Lenny completing his task
Getting stuck in!
Aaron fabricating a
gasket cover
THANK YOU!
The whole automotive cohort
would also like to thank the
amazing Brown family, SCTTTC
alumni, for the donation of a
vehicle for students to learn
from.
Luke practicing his copper bending
Page 4— June 2020
Online training was hit out by Salon/Cosmetics during the SCTTTC hiatus
with Sarah, Elysian trainer, keeping in touch with her students to
complete coursework in customer service, communication, organisational
compliance, workplace health and safety and industry research.
Completion of this work meant students returned to the SCTTTC fresh and
ready to complete practicals. This included further hands on work in hair
washing and drying to shape, foil removal and colour removal.
Students are excited to head out into industry with opportunities in the
field of salon and cosmetics increasing on the Sunshine Coast into the
future!
Certificate II Salon Assistant/Retail Cosmetics
The 2020 salon/cosmetics class Kaitlin booking in with Lee The salon coming together!
SCTTTC building works!
Term 2 saw the SCTTTC workshop get a facelift, with enclosure works occurring between weeks 5 and 9.
Students had the opportunity to see first hand made to order engineering work in practice with custom made
screens installed to fit the SCTTTC’s unique roof line. The screening has been installed to prevent birds from
visiting the external workshop which has caused our cleaner Eve a great deal of grief over the years!
The chain link fencing and gate, deteriorating due to our beach side environment, has also been replaced
with colorbond and new roller doors. This ensures that the workshop can still be opened for circulation and
increases security and protection of equipment and projects from the elements!
Before
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After
Page 5— June 2020
Student success in apprenticeships and employment! As a part of transitioning to work our
2020 Structured Workplace Learning
program will see over 220 students
attend work experience. Work experience
is every students chance to showcase
their initiative, drive and passion to
pursue a career in their chosen industry.
We continue to advertise job vacancies
to past students as they come to hand.
Below are more successful recent
graduate employment outcomes in their
chosen field serving as a perfect example
to other students.
With thousands of school leavers looking
to enter the workforce at the end of each
year, SCTTTC students are well and truly
a step ahead and well on their way to
successful careers.
Lachlan—SBAT
Electrical
Lachlan—FT
Boilermaker
Jesse—FT
Electrical
Luke—FT
Carpentry
Jesse—SBAT
Electrical
Will—FT
Electrical
Ryan—SBAT
Carpentry
Lachlan—FT
Electrical
Teis—FT
Electrical
Jack—SBAT
Horticulture
Michael—FT
Glazier
Jett–Casual
Electrical
Tom–FT
Electrical
Masen—FT
Electrical
Mason–FT
Concreting
Tyson–Casual
Carpentry
Corey–SBAT
Electrical
Kye–FT
Carpentry
Tyron–FT
Electrical
Hayden–FT
ADF
Getting into industry! Term 1
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Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre
Street Address: 40 Bower Street, Caloundra QLD 4551
Postal Address: C/- Caloundra SHS
88 Queen Street, Caloundra 4551
Telephone: 07 5499 5222
Email: [email protected]
Website: sunshinecoastttc.eq.edu.au
Facebook: facebook.com/SunshineCoastTTT/
Course days:
Construction — Tuesday to Friday
Electrotechnology — Tuesday to Friday
Plumbing — Thursday & Friday only
Automotive — Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Salon/Cosmetics—Wednesday only
SCTTTC operating details:
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday to Friday
8:30am-3:30pm
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