First Aid Course – VET students

Week 7 of Term 1 provided the Year 11 students undertaking VET courses the opportunity to take on the First Aid Course competency as part of their training packages for their respective courses. Students were educated and demonstrated CPR skills, bleeding management, basic first aid for burns and broken bones and many other common first aid situations. Students undertook a knowledge test at the end of the day.

Construction

Another term is nearing the end for our VET Construction Pathway students. Our Year 11’s gained an understanding of the importance of WHS and are able to identify industry structure, occupations, job roles and work conditions. These initial units form the foundation for future pathway development. The first basic skills project is underway and will be completed in around two weeks. These students gained skills in technical drawing, measuring and marking out, chiselling, drilling, routing and planing.

Our Year 12’s formed up a concrete slab ready for pouring after the Easter break. During this time, they gained skills in excavation, levelling, quoting and costing, including further understanding of construction materials and power tools.

We are looking forward to our visit to the new Batemans Bay Bridge which has been facilitated by John Holland Group. Students will have the opportunity to speak with industry representatives and ask questions about potential pathways in civil construction.

Jason Szkwarek
TAS/Construction Teacher