Technical Studies

The Technical Studies Department is a diverse entity consisting of professionals who possess many unique qualities. While all its teachers do not share a common subject area, they are all integral parts in achieving the overall aim which is to create well rounded students who are suitably skilled to work in almost any area of the Technical field.

Our Vision: To create well rounded, technically savvy students who are qualified to work in almost any area of the Technical field.

Our Mission: To equip students with the Technical skills necessary to provide promote l ong-term employment and profitability in the World at large.

Our Motto: Skill is Power

Subject Areas:

CSEC: Building and Furniture Technology Electrical and Electronics Technology Mechanical Engineering Technical Drawing

BTEC: Construction in the Built Environment, Vehicle Technology, Metal Work (Welding)

CSEC Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology syllabuses is a qualitative response by the Caribbean Examinations Council to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) needs which are relevant to manufacturing and industrialisation in the Caribbean Region. The cognitive, psychomotor and affective outcomes aimed for in the syllabuses are geared at equipping students with a solid technical foundation for lifelong learning and to enable the students to matriculate seamlessly into entry level occupations in a wide variety of careers and postsecondary institutions. Candidates who successfully complete the CSEC examinations in the Industrial Technology programmes will be awarded two sets of certificates; the CSEC Technical Proficiency and a CVQ Unit award.

The Industrial Technology syllabuses comprise one Compulsory Core and three Options, organised in sections.

THE CORE

The Core is made up of the following Sections.

Section 1: Fundamentals of Industry

Section 2: Design Principles and Processes

Section 3: Information Communications and Graphic Technologies

OPTIONS

Each option provides the foundation competencies relevant to industrial transformation and development in the Caribbean. The options are listed below.

Option A: Electrical and Electronic Technology

Option B: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Option C: Building and Furniture Technology

Option A: Electrical and Electronic Technology

Option B: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Option C: Building & Furniture Technology

CSEC Technical Drawing

The Technical Drawing syllabus focuses on the development of competencies in geometric construction, descriptive geometry, engineering designs and graphics, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and construction drafting. These are geared toward the development of students’ spatial visualisation, technical communication, interdisciplinary and employability skills. These skills are useful for careers in drafting, architecture, surveying, civil engineering, interior designing, design engineering and in the general construction and manufacturing industries. In addition, the programme of studies in the syllabus caters for those students who will seek entry level employment in related fields.

The syllabus is divided into four (4) Sections:

SECTION 1: Fundamentals of Technical Drawing

SECTION 2: Geometrical Construction

1. Plane Geometry

2. Solid Geometry

SECTION 3: Building Drawing

SECTION 4: Mechanical Engineering Drawing

BTEC Construction & the Built Environment

BTEC Construction offers a taste of the field of construction. It includes a mixture of joinery and carpentry, block work and construction drawing, health and safety and the overall structure of the industry.

PLEASE NOTE:
- All BTEC Courses require student assessment before enrolment.
- BTEC Registration and payment takes place in September in Form 4.

BTEC Vehicle Technology

BTEC Vehicle Technolgoy covers the basic principles of vehicle engines and operations. Modules include vehichle design and operation component removal and refitting, routine maintenance and repair or braking systems.

PLEASE NOTE:
- All BTEC Courses require student assessment before enrolment.
- BTEC Registration and payment takes place in September in Form 4.

BTEC Engineering: Welding

Students gain skills of metalwork, specifically welding, and learn to work safely and effectievely in an engineering environment.