PDC86971: Metal Technologies and Design PD Workshop

The aim of this workshop is to provide you with the foundational skills required to teach a Middle Year Metalwork class that have yet to develop the skill level that a Senior class possess. This workshop provides an introduction into projects and procedures used by Industrial Technology & Design (ITD) Teachers in the teaching students of the Middle Years 7-10. During the 3 days you will be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of processes & procedures. You will be introduced to the different hand tools and equipment used in a Metalwork classroom. You will be required to complete 5 school projects at the workshop which are aligned to certain year levels. You will be provided with suggested techniques and practical skills that are helpful in the teaching of Metalwork students. You will receive important teaching, classroom management and administration tips from practicing teachers.

This 3-day PD Workshop includes:

Knowledge of this and other fabricated materials and their use in production processes will be gained through working with industrial machinery, digital and hand tool technologies. Students will design, develop, adapt and evaluate projects utilising critical aspects of knowledge about and develop the hands-on skills of working with metal and other fabricated materials.

Resources provided for participants: All consumables (i.e. materials necessary to undertake workshop activities).

1. Theory of metalwork in context of school-based learning 
2. Completion of typical projects made by students years 7 to 10 with demonstrations of appropriate teaching and assessment techniques
3. Practical classroom management strategies
4. Hand skills and use of hand tools
5. Reading plans, writing work procedures
6. Workshop planning and maintenance
7. Workplace Health and Safety.

You will receive important teaching, classroom management and administration tips from practising teachers and you will also receive a copy of some usable resources.

This 3-day residential school includes: Knowledge of this and other fabricated materials and their use in production processes will be gained through working with industrial machinery, digital and hand tool technologies. Students will design, develop, adapt and evaluate projects utilising critical aspects of knowledge about and develop the hands-on skills of working with metal and other fabricated materials.

On completion of this Workshop, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

All workshop sessions are conducted from 8.00am to 5.00pm unless otherwise stated.

Rockhampton:

Glenmore State High School 8.00am – 5.00pm. Tutor: Luke Atkinson.

Building: E Block - Friday 11/4/25 to Sunday 13/4/25

Brisbane: 

St Laurence’s College 8.00am – 5.00pm. Tutor: James Sherry

Br Spillane ITAD Centre - Saturday 5/4/25 – Monday 7/4/25 (if required, depending on student numbers Tuesday 8/4/25 – Thursday 10/4/25)