Design and Technology is an exciting, practical based subject where students experience hands on learning, creating projects to take home. Students are guided through the design process in a safe workshop environment where their individual progress and development is encouraged. The areas of learning available to students include:
- Woodwork
- Metalwork
- Doorways 2 Construction
- Jewellery Making
- Design, Technology & Engineering.
- Industry Connections
Programs
Design Technology programs in Years 7 to 10 are based on the Australian Curriculum and encompasses philosophies of holistic learning, intercultural learning and communicating in a technological environment.
Students in Senior School gain accreditation towards their SACE certificate as well as VET qualifications if undertaking a Vocational Pathway (Doorways 2 Construction). Senior students select an area of learning that may relate to their future pathway. Within their chosen subject, they will be given a construction task and use the design process to construct a major project which satisfies the design brief.
Pathways
Design and Technology subjects at Senior School may assist students to gain employment in the construction industry or to undertake future studies at TAFE or University. .
DOORWAYS 2 CONSTRUCTION - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
The Doorways 2 Construction program runs 1 day a week for a full year. Students work off-site renovating a SA Housing Trust house gaining skills and knowledge of the construction industry and completing their Certificate II in Construction Pathways. They must also complete 1 weeks of structured Work Placement throughout the year. Whilst renovating the house, students experience:
- Demolition
- Carpentry Skills
- Bricklaying
- Plastering
- Plasterboard fixing and flushing
- Painting and Decorating
- Concreting
- Landscaping
Senior Students may choose to do Doorways 2 Construction to gain knowledge of the construction industry and increase their prospects of employment.
ADVANCED CARPENTRY SAFETY SKILLS (Stackable) - Partial Certificate III in Carpentry
This program is open to students that have completed their Certificate II in Construction Pathways. The program runs 1 day a week in semester 1 in the Salisbury High School Trade Training Centre. Areas covered throughout the semester will include:
- Tools and Equipment
- Plant and Machinery
- Carpentry Hand Tool and Equipment
- Scaffolding
- Elevated Work Platform
- Working at Heights
Accreditation for work completed will count towards SACE stage 2 units. Students must complete 5 days of Work Placement throughout the year.
Contact Alex Cretan, Doorways2Construction and Design Technology Coordinator. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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