Following successful programs in Queensland in 2022, primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools in the South East of Queensland are invited to register their interest to join the 2023 Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program for 21 schools.
Advanced Manufacturing South East QLD Future Skills School Program
Makers Empire in collaboration with the Department of Regional Development Manufacturing and Water, is delighted to share this Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program comprising of three projects for primary schools, junior secondary and senior secondary schools.
This program supports skills development in the Queensland Advanced Manufacturing industry, and aligns and supports the strategic objectives of the:
- Queensland Advanced Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan;
- The Skills Implementation Plan for Advanced Manufacturing;
- A Strategy for STEM in Queensland state schools;
- The National Stem School Education Strategy; and
- Australian Curriculum: Design and Technology and Australian Curriculum: Science.
What is the Project Scope?
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Primary: Grades 3-6
Junior Secondary: Grade 7-9
Senior Secondary: Grade 10-12
Primary: Grades 3-6
- Students use design thinking processes to solve a school or community-based problem using 3D technologies
- Students become familiar with the advanced manufacturing industry including the role that 3D printing plays in the industry
- Teachers undertake industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days
- Teachers attend industry site tour
Junior Secondary: Grade 7-9
- Students complete a custom manufacturing and careers challenge course
- Students will solve a real-world, industry-informed manufacturing problem
- Students will present their solutions to an industry panel at showcase day
- Teachers will undertake industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days
- Teachers will attend industry site tour with guest industry speakers
Senior Secondary: Grade 10-12
- Students to identify and solve a manufacturing problem, develop a business case and present to an industry judging panel at showcase day with awards for resources, prizes to be awarded to further their project
- Students use appropriate technologies and manufacturing skills to develop prototypes and products
- students provided engagement industry opportunities and tour(s)
- Teachers undertake industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days
- Teachers attend industry site tour with guest industry speakers
What Do Schools Receive?
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Primary: Grades 3-6
Junior Secondary: Grade 7-9
Senior Secondary: Grade 10-12
Primary: Grades 3-6
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Seven (7) selected primary schools will receive a $6,000 package including:
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- At least 2 teachers (up to 5 per school) will participate in the Makers Empire ‘Learning by Design’ professional learning course (20 hours of professional learning).
- Teachers will attend 2 x industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days. One of these days will include an industry site tour.
- 3 year subscription to Makers Empire School Plan (3D design software, teacher dashboard, 130 curriculum aligned lesson plans, built-in assessment tools, online professional development, ongoing support, updates and maintenance).
- 3D printer bundle (‘Adventurer 4’ 3D printer, 5 rolls of PLA filament, support, shipping)
Total project participant value is $6,000 ex-gst per school
Junior Secondary: Grade 7-9
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Seven (7) selected junior secondary schools will receive a $6,000 package including:
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- At least 2 teachers (up to 5 per school) will participate in the Makers Empire ‘Learning by Design’ professional learning course (20 hours of professional learning).
- Access to the Advanced Manufacturing Challenge Course in the Makers Empire 3D App.
- Teachers will attend 2 x industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days. One of these days will include an industry site tour.
- Industry Subject Matter Experts will share their experience, expertise and challenges with teachers and students.
- 3 year subscription to Makers Empire School Plan (3D design software, teacher dashboard, 130 curriculum aligned lesson plans, built-in assessment tools, online professional development, ongoing support, updates and maintenance).
- 3D printer bundle (‘Adventurer 4’ 3D printer, 5 rolls of PLA filament, support, shipping)
Total project participant value is $6,000 ex-gst per school
Senior Secondary: Grade 10-12
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Seven (7) selected senior secondary schools will receive a $6,000 package including:
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- At least 2 teachers (up to 5 per school) will participate in the Makers Empire ‘Learning by Design’ professional learning course (20 hours of professional learning).
- Teachers will attend 2 x industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days. One of these days will include an industry site tour.
- Industry Subject Matter Experts will share their experience, expertise and challenges with teachers and students.
- 3D printer bundle (‘Adventurer 4’ 3D printer, 5 rolls of PLA filament, support, shipping)
Total project participant value is $6,000 ex-gst per school
What Do Schools Commit To?
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Primary: Grades 3-6
Junior Secondary: Grade 7-9
Senior Secondary: Grade 10-12
Primary: Grades 3-6
- Project duration – Term 3 to Term 4
- Project to start with teachers attending 2 x industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days in Term 3, week 3*. One of these days will include an industry site tour.
(schools cover TRT expenses). - Term 3 – 4, teachers will design and teach a unit of work (solve a manufacturing problem) to address STEM and Australian Curriculum design and technology / science and technology syllabus.
- Term 4, week 7^ at project completion, teachers and students attend a Showcase Day**
(schools arrange transport and cover TRT expenses). - Participate in professional learning communities and online professional learning activities.
- Participate in data collection and share their learning experiences with others.
* Industry immersion days: Monday 24 July, Tuesday 25 July
** Showcase day Friday 17 November
Junior Secondary: Grade 7-9
- Project duration – Term 3 to Term 4
- Project to start with teachers attending 2 x industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days in Term 3, week 3*. One of these days will include an industry site tour. (schools cover TRT expenses).
- Term 3 – 4, teachers will design and teach a unit of work (solve a manufacturing problem) to address STEM and Australian Curriculum design and technology / science and technology syllabus.
- Students to complete an in app Advanced Manufacturing Challenge Course – approx. 4-5 lessons.
- Term 4, week 7^ at project completion, teachers and students attend a Showcase Day**. Students will present their projects to a panel of industry experts. (schools arrange transport and cover TRT expenses).
- Participate in professional learning communities and online professional learning activities.
- Participate in data collection and share their learning experiences with others.
* Industry immersion days: Monday 24 July, Wednesday 26 July.
** Showcase day Friday 17 November.Â
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Senior Secondary: Grade 10-12
- Project duration – Term 3 to Term 4
- Project to start with teachers attending 2 x industry immersion and future skills and career awareness days in Term 3, week 3*. One of these days will include an industry site tour. (schools cover TRT expenses).Â
- Term 3 – 4, teachers will design and teach a unit of work (solve a manufacturing problem) to address STEM and support Australian Curriculum design and technology / science and technology syllabus.
- Term 4, week 7^ at project completion, teachers and students attend a Showcase** and Pitch Day. Students will present their solutions to a judging panel with awards for resources, prizes to be awarded to further their project (schools arrange transport and cover TRT expenses).
- Participate in professional learning communities and online professional learning activities.
- Participate in data collection and share their learning experiences with others.
* Industry immersion days: Monday 24 July, Wednesday 26 July.
** Showcase day Friday 17 November. Note: The showcase date may change to accommodate the needs of Year 12 students if necessary.
Register Your Expression of Interest Now
This project runs in term 3-4, 2023, so expressions of interest close Friday 23 June. Register your interest now to secure your spot.
