31/08/07

Today we did practical work in the workshop. This involved doing a range of joints that needed to be cut and chiseled out. Some of us learned out to sharpen chisels and the others were just improving there hand skills. The more joints we did the harder it got and more time and effort was required. I thought that they were all pretty easy even though i stuffed up a couple this is probably because i have done them before and have my own techniques to help. Over all i thought that it was a pretty good day but i would of liked more to do.

Steps for Joints, Hazards and Ways to Prevent Hazards

• Get plan
• Choose timber
• Mark face side and edge
• Set out timber according to plan
• Saw timber and chisel where needed
• Join pieces together and do finishing touches
• Show finished product to teacher
• Once approved start next joint

The hazards are pieces of wood on the ground and cuts from chisels or saws.

Ways to prevent these hazards are clean up as you go and keep hands behind or out of the way of chisels and saws.

Wrap Up of the Day

Today we started doing maths. then we made new gmail accounts and blog. after that we talked about team work and what employers look for in apprentices. after that we finished up with a small project involving straws and tape. there was nothing that i thought needed to be better and i really enjoyed the small project.

25 To Life Without Parole

The definition of team work is a group of individuals working together to achieve a common goal

What Employers Want

Steven cook wants an apprentice who has a disire or a pasion to achieve in a particular trade. He also wants some one who has a willingness to learn and who wiil apply an effort that reasonably matches their labour costs.

Ray Hall wants someone who has knowledge of maths and drawing and preferably someone who has done work experience or a pre app. He is also looking for someone who is polite, well dressed and will do the right thing at work.

Rod Slater is looking for someone who is honest and treats people with respect. he also wants someone who wont let him or themselves down and who will focus on the big picture.