[Design and Technology] destech Digest, Vol 163, Issue 3

Wed Nov 7 20:59:10 UTC 2018

Hi all,

You can look at this opportunity from a number of points of view. When we I was looking for a technician a few years ago I was originally thinking of employing a semi-retired tradesman or ex teacher. We were setting up the Trades Skills Centre at that point and I needed someone who was skilled and autonomous to assist with fitting out the centre with storage etc. and assisting with the processing of materials for students etc.

Obviously the interview, screening and selection process had to ensure that this person was suitable for working in a school environment. 

We interviewed a number of people and none ticked all of the boxes.  We had a younger applicant interview and we later discussed at length succession planning (something schools don’t do well). This younger applicant contemplated teaching Design and Technology and had completed a cabinet making/joinery apprenticeship and a few years in the trade in the housing industry and had some other diverse skills.

This person is now still my technician, has gained a PTT and is assisting in my VET Building class and is now in his second year of his teaching qualification. It has been a win-win for both parties.

Hope this helps.

Jason Szkwarek
VCAL Learning Leader
Product Design and Technology teacher
VET Building Teacher
Trades Skills Centre Manager
Lavalla Catholic College Traralgon

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   1. Job position (Paul Haydock)
   2. Qualifications for Tech Assistant in Wood (Mclennan, Robin K)
   3. Re: Qualifications for Tech Assistant in Wood (Brian Greenwood)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2018 08:25:25 +1100
From: Paul Haydock <paulhaydock33 at gmail.com>
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Subject: [Design and Technology] Job position
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0.7 Design Technology and Art position at East Doncaster Secondary college currently posted on Recruitment online.

Fixed term, Apply by 15/11/2019

Great school with courteous staff, any questions please email me at:
Haydock.paul.t at edumail.vic.gov.au

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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2018 21:46:48 +0000
From: "Mclennan, Robin K" <mclennan.robin.k at edumail.vic.gov.au>
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Subject: [Design and Technology] Qualifications for Tech Assistant in
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Hi

We are looking at employing a part-time/casual Tech assistant for the Woodwork/Design Tech area.  What minimum qualifications and or experience would people recommend that we require for such a position.

Thanks

Rob Mclennan
Lakeview Senior College

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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2018 22:32:46 +0000
From: Brian Greenwood <BGREENWOOD at ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au>
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Hi
A EX Teacher From the Tech School System With Trade Back Ground Only People who know what they are doing when it comes to fixing Things And maintenance.
Thanks

On 7/11/2018 8:46 am, "destech on behalf of Mclennan, Robin K"
<destech-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of mclennan.robin.k at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

>Hi
>
>We are looking at employing a part-time/casual Tech assistant for the 
>Woodwork/Design Tech area.  What minimum qualifications and or 
>experience would people recommend that we require for such a position.
>
>Thanks
>
>Rob Mclennan
>Lakeview Senior College
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