[Design and Technology] Query

[Heather Aeschlimann]

Hi Lupco,
It may be true what VIT said, however if it is that makes a mockery of
education.
It would be very unwise for you or your principal to allow you to teach with
no tech qualifications. If any injuries occurred I do not think the
department would support you.
At the very least you would need to do the OHS training mandated every 5
years for wood/metal teachers.
I do not know of any specific courses but tafe courses are available.
You would also need to know what tools/equipment students can and can't use.
Being able to do woodwork at home is very different to teaching it, it is
constant, you are never able to sit down, you are followed by students every
minute of the lesson wanting help. There is a lot of preparation and
clean-up.
Maybe see if you can shadow a woodwork teacher for a few days.
I teach wood. It is my major and my love so I am not saying don't do it, I
am saying do not do it without some type of qualification.
Cheers, Heather Aeschlimann
Vermont SC
Direct line 8872 6351

-----Original Message-----
From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Judy Moore
Sent: Thursday, 24 March 2011 10:15 AM
To: D&T Edulist
Subject: [Design and Technology] Query


>
> Name: Lupco Arsovski
> Address: Grant Street
> Town or Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
> Postcode: 3340
> Phone:
> Fax:
> Email: arsovski.lupco.l at edumail.vic.gov.au
>
> Comments or Queries: Hi.  I would like to start teaching secondary WOOD 
> Classes.
>
> The principal would like to know what quals/skills I need before she gives

> the green light for me to teach.
>
> I have spoken to VIT and the VIC  Dept of Ed and both had said it is at 
> the principals discresion?.
>
> Basically no one can tell me how I can get skilled up to teach secondary 
> wood.
>
> Can you help?
>
> I can be contacted on mobile 0412 119 168.
>
> Thanks
>
> Lupco
>
>
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