Rosny College VET Construction students have returned to tackle a new and exciting project of not so tiny proportions.  The project will see the students build a modern, 4.8m x 3.6m, timber framed building with a variety of possible uses.

Teacher Tim Johns explained that the project was created through the impact of Covid-19 closing off site learning experiences for students.

“We needed a major project we could do at the college, which had enough complexity and scope to challenge the students and let them experience real construction work, allowing them to build their skills and knowledge” Johns says. 

The students will be involved in every aspect of the project from quoting materials and planning time schedules right through to dealing with a client post sale, carrying out ground work and installation. Throughout the build they will use a wide range of hand and power tools as well as a variety of modern building materials.

Tim said that “there is a great deal of enthusiasm from the students around this project and if it rolls out successfully this year then the possibilities going forward are quite exciting”.

After the project is complete, the building will be sold and able to go into just about any backyard without council approval or sign off due to its ‘tiny’ size.  Watch this space!