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PDC86983: Timber Technology and Design PD Workshop

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Workshop Summary:

The aim of this workshop is to provide you with the foundational skills required to teach a Middle Year Timberwork 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 Timberwork classroom. You will be required to complete 5 school projects which are aligned to certain year levels. You will be provided with suggested techniques and practical skills that are helpful in the teaching of Timberwork students. You will receive important teaching, classroom management and administration tips from practicing teachers and you will also receive a copy of some usable resources.

This is a Professional Development Course which is awarded a Certificate of Completion. Contact the teacher to receive your certificate at the completion of the workshop. 


Learning Outcomes:

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

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

Details: CQU Week 9, 1st week of Term 3 School Holidays.

Rockhampton:

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

Building: E Block 

Saturday 20/9/25 – Monday 22/9/25

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

Dates: Monday 22/9/25 – Wednesday 24/9/25 (if required, depending on student numbers Thursday 25/9/25 to Saturday 27/9/25) (BNE Only)

Building: Br Spillane ITAD Centre

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

You will be provided with a booklet containing:
  • Drawings of proposed jobs, together with related theory that could be completed prior to the start of the course
  • An example of the job plan which will include objectives, a drawing of the artefact together with a detailed procedure list. This will assist with the successful completion of the assessment tasks.

This 3-Day residential school includes: Knowledge of 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 timber.

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

Fee:  $750

Duration:  24 hours

Dress:  Students will be required to wear steel-capped safety boots, long sleeve shirts and long pants.

Intakes:  Limited to 4 students.

Relevant For:   All teachers interested in timber technologies.

Study Modes:  Online and Residential School attendance

Course Enquiries:  b.connolly@cqu.edu.au or educationadmin@cqu.edu.au

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