C2C - Concept to Creation
Within this course, students develop an understanding of
Advanced Manufacturing processes through practical group
work and a project-based learning approach. Ideally,
they work closely with industry to identify a problem
that needs solving, then with each member of the group
taking on a different role, proceed to research,
develop, produce and market their creation. At all
times, the focus is more so on the process and
successfully fulfilling the requirements of the role
within the team, than the end product.
The current model involves:
» Three teachers from across a range of learning areas (in
2008 Science, Electro technology, Science, Maths,
Design, IT, Home Economics and Tech. Studies are
represented) working with teams of students to
facilitate discussion and provide support.
» A C2C Coordinator to:
o oversee the program in general & coordinate involvement
in the Regional Expo
o ensure students meet SACE requirements (Assessment
Plan for 2008)
o arrange industry visits and contacts
o support students & teachers to access materials,
services and facilities
o liaise with industry partners and the NAMIG team
o coordinate student/mentor teachers
o manage and collate the necessary Travel Consent and Media Release Forms (common to both C2C and C+C)
» Groups of ideally 3 - 5 students with a funding
allocation set at
approximately $35 per team member (Financial
Processes). Each student is provided
with an identification lanyard and this, coupled with
the Student Movement Slip allows students the
freedom to access resources and materials from within
the local community. Teachers keep records of student's
off-campus activities in a Student Movement Log.
» Student participation in:
o team-building exercises/Enterprise and Skills
Development Workshops as an introduction to the program
o OHS&W training before industry visits
o an Intellectual Property
(IP) seminar
o a Lean Manufacturing Workshop delivered by members of
the NAMIG support team (based on a workshop undertaken
by Holden employees)
o a Workshop Safety Session (where applicable)
» Processes which include:
o Conducting a 'Media Analysis' (SACE
Assessment Summative Task 1) on
both the C2C website (www.concept2creation.com.au) and another
Advanced Manufacturing Industry website, chosen from the
NAMIG Industry Partners.
o Brainstorming project ideas/problems.
o Voting on projects. Projects this year have included:
» designer clothing
» electronic plants
» designing and building an electric guitar,
» motorised scooters
» jewellery
» drift cars
» convertible sport goals
» a pool table.
» catering
o Applying for projects and roles within teams (Team
Member Roles). Roles include:
» Team Coordinator
» Research & Manufacturing Officer
» Project Management Officer
» Marketing Officer
» Human Relations Manager
» Financial Controller
o Finalising teams and having ideas verified by the
Principal and funding approved by the School
Administration Officer. This includes completing an Application for Funding Proposal along
with a Project Design Brief and Project Outline.
o Team logo design (with an emphasis on the use of CAD
programs from the Adobe Suite, primarily 'Illustrator'
and 'Photoshop').
o Prototype design and research based on primary and
secondary sources of information including accessing the "Ask an Expert" feature of the C2C website.
o Documenting experiences in a weekly journal (SACE
Assessment Summative Task Two Journal) and keeping records of financial transactions.
o Preparation for the school-based expo including
producing a pamphlet marketing the creation and
outlining the process involved.
o Presenting the project to peers, staff, parents &
industry representatives at the Expo.
o Completing a self reflection with a focus on how the
process and the student's own performance within the
group could be improved and the project extended.
Careers & Community (C+C)
The Career and Community (C+C) program aims to assist young people with the complex process of managing
life, learning, and work in the 21st Century. C+C
provides learning opportunities that facilitate the
development of the career competencies that individuals
need to make empowering life, learning and work choices.
This is achieved through a variety of experiences
including leadership and team work, OHS&W training,
volunteer work, work shadowing and/or experience,
portfolio development and formal presentation to an
audience.
Career development is a lifelong process of growth
through life, learning and work. This is not a simple
process for today's young people. Career development is
both complex and unique. Young people's life, learning
and work opportunities are influenced by many
characteristics such as age, gender and
ability/disability. They are also affected by family,
community and cultural values, the geographical,
economic and political circumstances of an individual's
life, as well as random and unpredictable events.
C+C explores the 21st century definition of
career. Career no longer refers to a particular pathway
through work or to an occupational title. Career is the
sequence and variety of work roles (paid and unpaid),
which one undertakes throughout a lifetime. More
broadly, 'career' includes life roles, leisure
activities, learning and work. This is the basis of the
C+C program.
Within the C+C program, students:
» Undertake a variety of tasks that will enable them to
achieve a Work Education Stage 1 SACE Unit (Assessment Plan for 2008).
As of 2009 C+C will enable students to achieve the Stage
1 Personalised Learning Plan 10 credit unit.
» Participate in a "Big Day In" where the focus is on:
» Participate in team building and leadership exercises at the Woodhouse
Activity Centre.
» Work with legislation relating to OHS&W, the Federal
Sexual Discrimination Act and the South Australian Equal
Opportunity Act (compulsory for all secondary students
participating in a workplace learning program), and
participate in Mandatory Reporting Training.
» Participate in awareness raising activities relating to
Volunteering.
» Access the myfuture website (www.myfuture.edu.au) to begin developing a personal career profile (Work
Pathways).
» Undertake work experience/shadowing in both volunteer
organisations and 'traditional' work placements. Each
placement is for a minimum of 3 weeks.
» Keep a placement journal/folio which includes:
- reports from supervisors
- written evaluations/reflections
- a log of work experience hours, distances
travelled and any expenses incurred
» Prepare a presentation (C+C
Presentation Outline) to be delivered to
a C+C teacher and 2 other people of the student's
choosing (C+C
Negotiated Task Sheet). The presentation
includes:
- preparation of a feedback sheet (C+C
Developing Feedback Questions/Sheets) to be completed by members of their
selected audience, and
- an outline, review and reflection of their
experiences on work placement with particular
reference to their future pathways planning.
» Attend an extended interview with a Course Counsellor to
discuss their future pathways planning, current progress
and possible Stage One options.
Summary
Through the combined participation in C2C and C+C
students develop the skills and intellectual capacities
needed for success in the workplace, in civic life, and
in personal affairs. Many projects involve experts from
the wider community, including local agencies,
businesses, and institutions of higher education.
Interaction with such professionals gives students
exposure to careers of possible interest.
To enable learning both in school and beyond the school
gate regular classes for Year 10 students do not occur on Wednesdays. Students engage in either the C2C
or C+C program for the full day, allowing in-depth hands
on learning to occur.
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