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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 bechl0@eq.edu.au.

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

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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

>>>>

After

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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: tttcadmin@caloundrashs.eq.edu.au

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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