[Design and Technology] class numbers
steven.donaldson steven.donaldson
steven.donaldson at bigpond.com
Sun Dec 4 19:20:21 AEDT 2016
Hi all,
Not sure how relevant this is,,
All technology classes at my school have been capped at 20.. If
required to go beyond that number then it is with negotiation with the
teacher. However, the Food Tech and Textiles are strictly capped due to
space considerations and the number of stoves and sewing machines. The
Design-Fabrication classes are capped at 18 due to high risk
activities.. Robotics-20.. The only space that can be negotiated in
senior wood,, but again 20..
It is in the interest of the principal and teachers involved that
classes and activities are monitored based on the risk assessment and
the expected portable power tool and machine plant usage.. The available
space to work with,, Remembering there are advised minimum distances
between work stations.. any common walkways, benches, fixed plant are
not to be included in the workspace calculations etc..
I unfortunately have had a bad experiences with a student injury and the
subsequent fall out afterwards.. Safety in the workshop is not to be
treated lightly and principal's and those responsible for the allocation
of class sizes must be educated on these risks..
We still operate traditional equipment including new modern equipment..
How else can products be made with out the planning and thinking skills
combined with the safe training of various tools and equipment in
workshops.. I am confident that students who pass through my welding
workshop can safely use one at home if they chose to do so later in
life..
Worksafe Vic have also indicated if you do any OHS training during a
start up program (Head start, etc.) , make sure the assessment is in the
following year..
We have had some issues with Worksafe,, brand new workshops, poorly
designed,, blind spots every where.. However, they did indicate that
any OHS training and assessment must be completed in the year they plan
to use machines and power tools.. A refresher is required each year
after that.
Apologies for the long string,, but this issue is one I must speak up
about..
Regards
Steve Donaldson
Technology Manager & VET Coordinator
Crusoe College
Kangaroo Flat.
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From: "julie armstrong" <self.delicacy at gmail.com>
To: "Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List"
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Sent: Sunday, 4 Dec, 2016 At 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] class numbers
Thank you for your positive response. I am using these head start weeks
and a few weeks next year to go through OH&S although I am still
concerned about the class size and not seeing what everyone is doing
Julie
On 4 December 2016 at 08:25, Kaylen Kornberg <KNK at mentonegrammar.net
<mailto:KNK at mentonegrammar.net> > wrote:
That's a wise move for your first year of teaching this. I've taught it
for over 25 yrs but with OH&S rules and schools just getting bigger it's
getting harder to keep practical and hands on subjects going. That
sounds like a great project. Good luck with it.
Kaylen Kornberg
Acting Finlay Anderson House Coordinator
Technology Teacher
Mentone Grammar
63 Venice Street, Mentone
Victoria, Australia 3194
Tel: +61 (03) 9584 4211
Dir: +61 (03) 9581 3234
Email: knk at mentonegrammar.net <mailto:knk at mentonegrammar.net>
On 4 Dec 2016, at 8:05 AM, julie armstrong <self.delicacy at gmail.com
<mailto:self.delicacy at gmail.com> > wrote:
Hi all
I am teaching woodwork for the first time this year and have 3 classes
of 26 students. Basically I have made a no power tool rule at least for
first term until I get to know the kids and they get to know me. We are
doing a reclaimed item they must bring from home that we can repair,
reuse and make it an item they or someone will use
Julie
On Sunday, 4 December 2016, Kaylen Kornberg <KNK at mentonegrammar.net
<mailto:KNK at mentonegrammar.net> > wrote:
Wow. How on earth do you cope with that number? What projects do you do
to make It easier to supervise them all?
On 3 Dec 2016, at 7:49 pm, Paul Haydock <docca1 at hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi kaylen,
We have year 7 & 8 classes that usually reach 25, 26 or 27 students.
Year 9 at 22 and year 10-12 capped at 20 students.
Sent from my iPhone
On 29 Nov. 2016, at 3:59 pm, Craig Watson
<C.Watson at kardinia.vic.edu.au> wrote:
Hi Kaylen,
Here is some information I received last year over a similar question I
had. Hope it is helpful. Craig.
Class Size
The Victorian Government Schools Agreement (2013) has the following
information in relation to class sizes.
1. The principal, as the Employer’s representative, will use the
consultation provisions of this agreement when considering the class
sizes in a school.
2. It is recognised that there are varied forms of teaching
arrangements (including practical classes, team teaching and lecture
tutorials) and different structural options, (including P-12
arrangements, senior school arrangements and senior campuses) that
optimise student learning opportunities. In addition, the organisation
of teaching should provide and maintain, so far as is practicable, a
working environment that is safe and without risks to health.
3. In this context, and within the fixed resources provided to
schools and the physical facilities schedule, class size should be
planned on the minimum possible. Provided that class sizes should be
planned generally on the following basis:
a. P to 6 - an average of 26 provided that the average class size of
21 at P-2 is maintained;
b. 7 to 12 – groups of up to 25 students.
Practical class sizes
1.
c. Schools are required to provide and maintain, so far as is
practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risks to
health.
d. Schools should plan for the minimum practical class sizes possible
given available resources. Practical class sizes should be determined
having regard to the nature of the activities, the nature of the
equipment used, the maturity and competence of the students and the
capabilities of the teacher to provide expert supervision.
e. A practical class includes a subject or course where the use of
equipment and/or material of a potentially dangerous nature is involved
and/or a class in which students are undertaking manual or other tasks
requiring greater individual supervision of the classroom activity.
As such, it is up to the principal to determine appropriate class sizes
with consideration to nature of the activities, the nature of the
equipment used, the maturity and competence of the students and the
capabilities of the teacher to provide expert supervision. Some of these
factors are expanded further below.
Class Spacing and Layout
The workplace must ensure that spacing is assessed when determining
whether an art, design or technology area is appropriate. This includes
assessing:
The overall size of the room – can all of the required equipment,
students and school employees physically fit into the space. An
assessment of the space should include:
* effective walkways;
* lines of site;
* additional space for the effective use of plant and equipment;
* additional space to allow for the handling of materials (e.g.
moving timber);
* additional space required for materials storage; and
* additional space required for the storage of works/projects that
are in progress or completed.
Spacing around Individual Plant and Equipment – can each item of plant
and equipment be used safely and efficiently with respect to spacing?
In general, it is recommended that there is at least 800mm free space
around the point of use of any plant. This is taken from Compliance Code
- Workplace Amenities and Work Environment (Worksafe Victoria, September
2008) which states:
‘Movement in and around workstations needs to be free of obstructions
such as plant, furniture, materials or other employees. Employers need
to ensure that the space for employees to move and work between plant,
equipment, structures and materials is at least 800mm. This is to enable
employees to work safely between machines, benches or counters. It will
also allow them to evacuate quickly in an emergency.’
Figure 1: Space required around plant
<image001.jpg>
It should be noted that 800mm is only a general recommendation. The
operation of the specific plant should be taken into account when
determining appropriate spacing. For example a drop saw may require
more space to either side to allow for the material being cut.
Conversely, a fully enclosed CNC machine may only require 800mm.
Layout of the Room – has the layout of the room been considered in terms
of:
* Frequency of plant and equipment use.
· Are the most frequently used items easily accessible?
· Are the most frequently used items grouped together? Could
this cause congestion?
* Location of higher risk equipment or activities. Are higher risk
equipment or tasks located in an easily visible location, to enable
active supervision, or located away from high traffic walkways?
* Location of store areas. Does the location of stored materials
have any impact on the placement of plant/equipment and/or activities?
* Project progression. Have plant/equipment and/or activities been
located so that minimum movement is required. This would be especially
relevant when one task logically follows on from another (e.g. clay
storage è potter’s wheel è kiln).
Overall, when determining the layout of a room, operations within that
room must be able to be completed safely.
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[mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kaylen Kornberg
Sent: Tuesday, 29 November 2016 3:33 PM
To: Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List
(destech at edulists.com.au)
Subject: [Design and Technology] class numbers
Hi all.
Presently we are undergoing some changes at school and our wood tech
class sizes have increased dramatically. Can I have some indication of
what other schools’ class sizes are capped at for yrs 7-9 please as I
am really concerned about OH&S issues and the size of the room as we
can only fit 10 rectangular benches in the space. Also, is there a
specific distance between benches that is documented that can be used as
a guide?
Thanks so much everyone as I am getting a bit stressed about all of
this.
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