WEDNESDAY

today we went straight into our work carrying on with whatever stage we were up to. i cut out my base and began fitting by sides ends and base together to see if there was anything to fix up. i then cut my handle and chiseled out where the handle fits into the ends. after lunch we had an assessment on out last project and things we have learnt so far during the year. i think i did alright in this...i hope. after the assessment we carried on working. by the end of the day i have got my tool box together and just need to start assembling it:)






TUESDAY

today we carried on machining our timber and began the manifacture stage. i cut our my finger joints for my sides and ends. we then went into the library to research different types of glues. after this we went into the withdrawal room to present our research. after this we carried on with our tool boxes.


MONDAY

today we marked out our whole tool box, setting out all our joints and cuts so we were all ready to begin manifacturing the next day. we also glued up and and machined up our sides, ends and bases. we used the thicknesser to rip down our timber to size.

FRIDAY

today we carried on finishing our 1:1 scale drawings of the tool box.
we then cut and glued our sides together using glue and biscuit joints. after this we went to the library to work on out portfolio for our new project. good times....

THURSDAY

first thing this morning we were in the classroom working on our portfolios. we finished them by the time smoko came. after smoko we disussed our new project "the tool box" and began designing it on lare brown paper. we carried on doing this for the rest of the day stopping occasionally to discuss different methods and parts of the tool box.
i enjoyed today

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

on tuesday we carried on with our saw horses. by the end of the day i was almost finished. we also researched different types of treated timber and gave a little presentation on them in groups. today (wednesday) i completed my saw horse and was happy with my job. i then went to the library to do my self analysis and construction sequence. we then talked about our next project, which is a tool box. tomorrow we will be design our tool box and getting started on cutting lists and stuff associated with the planning process.

MONDAY 15th OCTOBER

today was our first day back after a few weeks. we started the lesson talking about that we have been doing and the different roofs we have been working on. then we went into a discussion about our project and what we are to be doing fotr the next two weeks. we then hit thw workshop and continued on with our saw horses. we carried on all day until about 4 oclock where we wen to the library to research different types of pine and do these things. i thinktoday was alright. i look forward to start doing things such as roofing excercises rather than saw horses.

FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER

today we started our saw horses. we got our material and began marking out and cutting the legs. i was quite bored with this project because i have already completed it in previous training. i am annoyed that i haven't been acknolledged for recongnition of prior learning. we carried on with this project throughout the whole day. Tim Oliver was in our workshop all day helping us with different things.

WEDNESDAY 5th SEPTEMBER

todaywe were shown out next project, the saw horse. we started discussing planning ideas within our group. we brainstormed and talk amongst ourselves to sort out different problems, we then started the planning process including things such as: O.H.S take 5 sheets, evacuation plans of the workshop, construction plans of the saw horse etc.

after this, we started drawing a detailed scetch of the horse on brown paper. i quite enjoyed this as a like drawing and have done it before in high school. we continued this for the rest of the afternoon. it was quite a good lesson:)

THURSDAY 6th SEPTEMBER

today we carried on with our drawings up until lunch time. after lunch Tim Oliver came in and intriduced us to making our own using power tools videos. this was an interesting project. i enjoyed making it and am happy with with the final result. i teamed up with mike to make the presentation and as soon as i figure out how to put it on my blog i will...

TUESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER

this morning we carried on with our work booklets answering all different questions working at our own pace. we did this up until 11 oclock when berny and gemma came to interview us quickly and make sure everything is going alright and that we didnt have any problems or questions.

after lunch we had Bell Fire with mr Jim Ponsonby. his presentation was great! he was passionate and very entertaining in the way he explain fire safety and different types of extinguishers, making the lesson not boring. the message also sunk in because of the way he conducted the presentation.

after he talked to us for a while we then proceeded outside to where he gave a practical demonstration of putting out a little fire. he explained the differences between a class A fire and class B. Jim's presentation made me aware of the dangers of fire and how important it is to know a little about fire safety and using extinguishers.

i am convinced to buy a fire extinguisher to put in my car now that i am aware of how inportant they could be incase of an emergency.

MONDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

work booklets

today we got given 8 work booklets each on different subjects.

we worked through using tools and equipment. we had our practical carpentry books 1 and 2 to use as resources.

after we worked through a series of questions working together to get the answers we then went to the library to work in teams researching either james hardiflex or Ebeams. after researching one of these items we then performed a presentation in front of the rest of the students.

after this we went into the workshop and continued on with out different joints.

i found todays lesson quite good. i think we are starting to get into more involved work relevant to our trade.

berny came in today to see how we are all going. he also took photos of us while we worked. if any of us had any questions or feedback to give berny this was the time to do so.

i talked to him about my concerns and found him very positive in the way he listened to me and explained certain things.

in the afternoon we carried on in the workshop until the end of the day.

SUMMARY OF DAY

friday the 31st august.

today we were in the workshop all day continuing on with our hand skills.

we worked through a series of different joints at our own pace. some were easy but other proving to be a difficult task.

my thoughts on the day is that it was alright, a bit boring.

so far my view on the course is a bit negtive. i would prefer to be doing more relevant tasks to my trade, instead of wasting time posting blogs.

MANDOTORY SAFETY SIGNS:

these signs are located all around the workshop. this is a mandotory sign which mean it HAS to be followed for your protection.

WORKSHOP DAY ONE

UNDERTAKING A PROJECT:

get a plan

collect materials needed

mark face side, face ege

set out timber based on plan

measure and mark required measurements

cut and chisel

check recess for fit

show lecturer

make any adjustments if needed

show lecturer

sand edges

SAFETY HAZARDS:

CHISEL: use chisel properly, always chisel away from body. be careful when sharpening blade.

SAW: use long slow strokes when sawing, keeps hands away from teeth.

WOOD ON FLOOR: sweep off cuts under table to reduce risk of slipping or tripping.

SAFETY GLASSES: always wear appropriate safety glasses.

SUMMARY

MATHS: started with basic mathmatic skills such as adding and multiplying.. i struggled.

BLOGS: we got told all about what a blog is and then developed our own blog page.

GMAIL: we set up an email account to send and recieve information.

LEARNING STYLES: learnt about different learning styles then took a test to find out the best way each of us learn.

COMMUNICATIONS: learnt about communicating and the advantages of good communication.

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT: wrote a blog about the skill needed to be a good apprentice, as you can see above.

TEAM WORK: worked in teams to make a structure from straws. see above for details

TEAM WORK

team work is being able to work together to share a common goal.

members of a team should have to following qualities and skills:

be polite and respectful

listening skills

co-operate with others

be respectful

able to share

enthusiastic

innovated

a team has a coordinator- this person is considered the leader of the group. they direct their team and decide on final decisions.

team workers- team workers do the work, listening to instructions from the coordinator.

resource investergater- searches for resources to help the team improve and make things easier.

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT

APPRENTICE QUALITIES:

demonstrates willingness to learn

passion to succeed

keen

good maths skills

social skills

able to work productively in a team

well dressed

honest

stride to improve

thurst for knowledge

three employers from perth were interviewed and asked about their opinions on their trade and what they want from a good apprentice.

STEVEN COOK: left school at 15 and started training in wall and floor tiling. at 16 enroled at bulga tafe and completed his building certificate. from an apprentice he expects that the apprentice will demonstrate willinigness to learn, understand the full cost of employment, have a passion to succeed and roughly match the labour cost that the apprentice costs the employer.

RAY HALL: aged 47, has had 35 years experience as a boiler maker welder. his impression of a good apprentice is a keen, well dressed, polite young person with good maths skills and appropriate schools marks.

ROD SLATER: automotive consultant.

was a high school drop out, started work at 14 as an automotive mechanic. insists on meeting parents before meeting apprentice.

advice given to apprentices from rod.

be honest and own up when they think they have made a mistake.

develop a good buisness brain, dont do drugs and show respect.

test

this better work