jumpstart

This year, the College introduced a new course called JumpStart Construction, which is available for all Year 10 students an an Option subject. Students in the class were asked to share their thoughts on the course so far. 

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In the course, we have done a huge amount of paperwork for Worksafe Certificates and White Cards which now means we are allowed on certain work sites. It was all worth it as we now get to go to a workplace of our choice every Friday for the Semester. All the boys in the class are going to different places such as: GBSC, James Groom Constructions, Road Runner Mechanical and Wayne Poletti Automotive. Some students are also experiencing tourism jobs such as a working on a charter boat with a company called Abrolhos Adventures. 
We are also completing selected units of a Certificate 1 in Construction. This will be a great addition to our resume when looking for a job in the building industry. In this course we learn basic construction skills, and we are also able to get a head start on getting an apprenticeship.
So far this Term, we have worked with hand and power tools to make door wedges using hard woods and soft woods. We are also constructing a plywood toolbox which looks like an old-style army ammo box. Next Term, we are making cray pots with bait baskets and escape gaps, all to legal size.
It’s an awesome course so far - having the opportunity to make these couple of projects, learn about work safety, complete some planning activities, and being able to earn part of your Certificate 1 in Construction, we are both really enjoying it.

James Greenlees and Liam Poletti

In the course, I get to go out every Friday and gain work experience. I’m working with a family friend who is part owner of Robert J Dillon Electrical. I've worked with three different tradesman who have taught me how to strip cables, put power points together and work safely on a proper worksite. My favourite part of the course is smoko, where we all get together and talk about what we have done on the job that day and I get to chat with tradesman about what its really like. So far on work experience I have learnt many new skills that I hope can help me in the future get a job or apprenticeship.
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Rory Miragliotta