Training for skills
Try-on training activity at T2 Vocational College on Campus Skellefteå. Site visit and the opportunity to test various work steps within the industry. (Carpentry/wood and Welding) A career counsellor will work with a short guidance introduction/material focusing on what I want and what motivates me. Students will reflect on interests, wishes and values, expectations and goals for the future world of life and work. The exercise is both theoretical and practical to its approach.
Introduction:
A career counsellor will work with a short guidance introduction/material focusing on what I want and what motivates me. Students will reflect on interests, wishes and values, expectations and goals for the future world of life and work. The students get an introduction to companies and the professions.
Safety:
Review of safety rules and use of protective equipment.
Information on hazards and risks related to carpentry and welding work, including handling gases, fire and potential health effects of welding fumes and the hazard of using certain specific tools.
Welding:
Under the supervision of an experienced welder, the student can test the welding work.
The intern is given the opportunity to ask questions and request further guidance if necessary.
By following this work process, the trainee gains a basic understanding of the principles and practice of welding and learns the importance of safety and accuracy in the field.
Carpentry:
By working with tools and materials, students gain practical experience of the carpentry profession and its processes.
Carpentry often involves solving problems and being creative with various design challenges. Students get the chance to develop their problem-solving and creativity skills.
Many carpentry projects require cooperation and communication. Students can learn to work in teams and manage tasks together.
By testing the carpentry profession, students gain a better understanding of what it means to work in this profession. They can learn about different career paths in carpentry and construction.
Completing a small carpentry project can give students a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. It can increase their confidence and motivation.
Learning outcomes
Additional learning outcomes
- Creativity, team work and problem solving.
- Practical experience of different professions with a with a clear result.
- Confidence and Pride in creating something sustainable.
- Career understanding, entrepreneurial skills.
Implementation
Step-by-step
Start: set clear goals and objectives: What are the students expected to learn or achieve through the reality check? The goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART goals).
Involve experts and make arrangements with the Vocational education of choice.
Involve a Career counsellor who can assist on the guidance sessions.
Company visits: Organise excursions to local SMEs within the Industry of choice. It is important that students also have the opportunity to explore other professions and industries in order to broaden their horizons and give them a diverse experience of different fields of work.
Involved professions
Welding – Welders are a highly sought after occupation today and after a finished education the student has great opportunities to find a job in the engineering industry. During the training, the student learn, for example, different welding methods such as MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA, drawing reading, workshop technology and how steel is affected during processing.
Wood industry – Basic education for future work in the modern wood industry.
The training gives the student increased work experience, an insight into the industry and an expanded network of contacts. After the training, the student can work at companies that work with the manufacture of wooden components, stairs, glass parts, interior carpentry, windows, moldings, panels, wooden house components or other types of processed wood products.
Preparation & follow-up
Clear goals and objectives: What are the students expected to learn or achieve through the workshop? The goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART goals).
Planning and preparation: Develop a detailed plan for the activity, time frame, materials, resources and any experts who can contribute insights.
Interactive and hands-on learning: Use exercises, group work and hands-on demonstrations to engage students and allow them to apply their knowledge in practice
Adaptations: provide different types of activities to suit different learning preferences
Feedback and evaluation: Create opportunities for continuous feedback and evaluation of the activity. See question about evaluation.
Integration with the curriculum: Ensure that the activity is integrated with the overall curriculum and learning objectives.
Follow-up: After the activity, reflect on its effectiveness and results. Collect feedback from the students and other participants to evaluate what worked well and what can be improved for next time.
Evaluation
Questionnaire: For the students about the approach to the activity
Feedback forms: Short survey of the students following the activity
Quality check: Qualitative interviews with participants to check the ideal and actual implementation