Trades Skills are in Demand

Some people will do this course with a view to working in construction - perhaps as a handyman or property manager; or maybe something beyond that.

This is an excellent starter course, to teach you the basics of a wide variety of building skills, laying a foundation to build on, whether through work experience, further studies, or both.  For others, this is a course that can enable you to carry out at least some of your own building renovation work - avoiding an unnecessary wait to get a tradesman (let alone saving you unnecessary expense).

Learn to evaluate, prioritise and plan the renovation of a building or part of a building; then enact that plan by either undertaking the work or managing the work, or both.

Learn Cabinet Making

for building and renovating kitchens, laundries, bathrooms, shops, factories and offices

EXPAND YOUR ENGINEERING KNOW - HOW

This course complements Engineering I, developing skills to apply appropriate and innovative engineering solutions, to improve efficiency and productivity in agriculture and horticulture.  This course covers: surveying, earthworks, water management, environmental control (eg. heating, cooling, ventilation, etc.), fencing, chemical applications, merchandising manual tasks, improving engineering efficiency/operations and developing engineering solutions to different workplace tasks/problems.

Pre-requisites

A basic understanding of Engineering function is assumed, equivalent to Engineering I.

UNDERSTAND BASIC ENGINEERING FOR WORK APPLICATIONS

Be an Asset to Your Workplace: Learn to manage and use tools and machinery for the agriculture and horticulture industries

This introductory subject aims to develop your ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery, with particular reference to professional gardening, horticulture and agriculture. Learn the use and operation of tools, equipment and machines to keep them running smoothly. 

Lesson include: engine operation; hydraulics; machinery components; hand tools; power tools; tractors; equipment maintenance; specific workplace requirements and more.

Learn about the selection and use of different materials, including:

• metals, plastics, ceramics and others

• for the creation and repair of a wide variety of products

Materials that are commonly used can be classified into different groups. The most basic classification is metals and non-metals. You could also classify them as metals, ceramics and organic materials. Another system of classification includes the main groups of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.  All the materials that you may think of such as glass, resins, rubber, wood, fibres, carbon, concrete, and minerals fit into these main groups. This course builds your understanding of all of these materials and the characteristics of different materials within each group. 

This course lays a foundation for understanding and working with all machines.

Each lesson builds upon what you learnt in the previous ones, gradually expanding your awareness and understanding of how and where engines can be used to power machines, and how different types of machines function.

Study How to Paint, Wallpaper and Decorate Walls and Floors using a Range of Finishes  

Painting and decorating is much more skilled than many people realise. A lot of mistakes that novices make are concerned with poor preparation or making the wrong choices when it comes to materials. It is also easy to use tools incorrectly or select the wrong tool for the job.

This course covers what you need to know to attempt any painting or decorating job including how to do it, what tools to use, what pitfalls to avoid, and tips for creating quality finishes.  

Learn how to professionally prepare and finish indoor or outdoor surfaces using a variety of finishes including paints, stains, tiles, panels, wallpaper, and varnishes. 

Learn about Robotics and Possible Applications of Robots

A robot is a mechanical or virtual assistant that can simulate some human functions or movements. In the real world, it is an autonomous machine capable of sensing its environment, performing computations to make decisions, and executing actions.
In this course you will develop a foundation for understanding robotics, and learn about different types and possible uses of robots.

Learn to repair equipment

• Home Appliances
• Trade Tools
• Small machines, engines and motors