S.A.L.T Workshop

Workshop activity
Trainers demonstrate processes and techniques and assist participants to construct
their project.
Skills learnt include measuring and marking and numeracy, cutting, drilling, screwing
and nailing, shaping and sanding, construction and finishing.
11 different hand and power tools are introduced and safe techniques for using them
are taught.
Safety is always a priority. All SALT trainers adhere to a Risk Management Plan and
Safe Operating Procedures and participants are instructed according to these. Under
Work Health and Safety Legislation any person unwilling to comply with these
procedures or acting in a hazardous manner will be required to leave the workshop
area.
All SALT trainers are experienced in dealing with a diverse range of behaviours and
students who may be disengaged in classroom activities generally thrive in these
practical workshops. If a student needs to be cautioned the Trainer and Team Leader
will consult with the attending teacher.
At the end of the workshop
At the end of the workshop participants are asked to provide feedback about their
experiences and thoughts about future careers. These are anonymous and aggregated
data is provided to funding bodies.
Participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion that they can use in their
portfolios as evidence that they have had (non-accredited) training in basic hand and
power tools.