Mt Sion Design Technology Centre
Industrial Technology & Design
Facilities
The Industrial Technology & Design department is based in the Mt Sion
Technology Centre. The centre commissioned in 2002, is a state of the
art facility catering for both metal and woodwork in the junior grades
and engineering and construction in the senior school. The facility incorporates
three metal workshops, three woodwork shops, a large working compound,
storage areas, two classrooms and two graphics labs as well as a centrally
positioned staffroom.
In mid 2010 a new three million dollar automotive facility will come on line, greatly enhancing curriculum options for all students. The new facility will boast five service bays, an engine assembly room, a small engine workshop, CAD lab, general learning area, as well as an operational shop front.
Human Resources
The department employs six full time technology teachers and one teacher’s
aide. Staff includes qualified tradesmen in the construction, engineering,
electrical and automotive fields. This gives the department a depth of
experience which is fully utilized in our award winning VET program.
Junior Syllabus
The junior syllabus includes electrical, wood work, structural design,
metal work and plastics design units. Many units include a design component
while others lead directly into VET subjects in year ten.
Graphic Design is a popular strand with units ranging from basic concepts
and freehand sketching in grade eight through to quite advanced CAD
work in year ten. Many boys choose to continue graphics through their
senior schooling.
Senior Syllabus
Senior Graphics is the department’s sole Authority Subject. Graphics
includes a large design component, which when married with the CAD skills
the students develop, equip the students for further tertiary studies
in a wide range of design fields.
St Edmund's boasts a Vocational Education program that is widely recognized as one of the best in the state. Our close ties with industry, training bodies and employers has seen many of our students commence school based apprenticeships which have started them on successful careers in a wide range of trades, particularly in the construction and engineering fields. It is anticipated that with the new automotive centre coming on line in 2010 similar outcomes will be available to students wishing to pursue a career in the automotive industry.
