In recent weeks, we have profiled the work done in Human Services, Nursing, by our VET students.
This week we would like to mention the high quality and focused practical tasks completed by nine of our students doing Automotive Engineering at a nearby Training Centre. Six Year 11 students and three Year 12 students are working well towards Certificate 2 qualification in the 240-hour Automotive Engineering course.
Our Director of Vocational Pathways, Mr Moynan, says that the course is characterised by diagnostic teaching of very practical mechanical functions to do with engine design and operation, as well as auto electronics. It requires significant dexterity in the use of hand tools, as well as accurate cognitive, problem-solving skills. All these skills are readily transferable to a whole host of engineering applications such as in Aviation.
Dejan, Tom and Marcus, our Year 12 students, have gained encouraging recognition for their aptitude in this area and are now well equipped for further studies and work in related fields.
Matthew, one of our Year 11 students, says that he found the course very good as he has now learned how to maintain a car and will be able to save lots of money. He said that he has confidence now, not only to do oil changes and basic maintenance, but also to assemble and disassemble an engine, check compression, thread and tap bolts and adjust valve timing.
The students speak highly of their experienced and capable instructor, Robert Stogonski, who runs a busy but well-organised and tidy training facility.
Well done students and congratulations to the Year 12 graduates who have achieved their attainment towards Certificate 2 in Automotive Engineering. We are most thankful that the course has been beneficial, and hope and pray that you find just the right pathways for the future.
Mr Jim Ward
Careers Advisor
