Stage 1 Pre-trades

LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester or Full Year

ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil

CURRICULUM CHARGES: $100

CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:
Students learn skills in the trades of roof plumbing, carpentry, tiling, bricklaying and maintenance plumbing. They work both outdoors and indoors, learning transferable skills that support them in gaining an apprenticeship, VET entry or employment in the trades.

Process and production skills:
Students learn in a hands-on environment, completing tasks that could include framing, roofing, bricking, plumbing or ARC welding. At times this student will be involved with large school projects, completing real-world tasks that contribute to their understanding of how trades work together to complete tasks for clients.

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Production and process skills:
Ability to independently and safely construct products using trade techniques.
Knowledge and Understanding:
Work as part of a team to deliver project goals. Knowledge of specific trade skills and safety requirements.