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Machine Shop
This year will see seven students write and we hope, pass their Grade 12Departmental Exam- ination in Machine Shop. Although the aim of Technical Education is to give the student a basic grounding in Technical Subjects, each teacher wishes to attract suitable students to his own trade.
The Machinists' Trade offers many advant- ages to the young person wishing to make it his career. Employment opportunities are very good and the pay compares favourably with other trades.
Economic pressure, demanding more prod - ucts at lower costs, has brought about automation, and this in turn has changed the machinist from a skilled craftsman to a skilled technician. The advances of technology demand greater ability in other subjects, namely, English, Mathematics, and Science, because the Technician of tomorrow must be able to think clearly to solve his problems, and then be able to express himself fluently.
s. Twigg
Electric Shop
The importance of electric wiring is shown by its usefulness in homes, commerce and indus- try. Our homes are lighted, large business ma- chines operate our accounting systems. Each item we purchase isproduced in industries by machines that operate by electricity. In fact, our whole way of living is geared to electricity and electronics and will become more so in the ensuing years.
Though the use of electricity and electronics has become common place, it remains one of the truly great marvels of our scientific age, an indispensible element of modern technology. This type of vocation involves planning, ordering, in- stallation, maintenance , repair and servicing.
The electrical and electronics technician of thefuture must be a versatile person with a keen mind for mathematics, science, electrical theory and practical applications.
G. Tranter
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