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.

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.

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. 

A foundation course in robotics.

This course builds an understanding of robotic components, operation and application.

• commercial and domestic applications and more
• excellent foundation for working with automation in any industry.