TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20496, 12 May 1938, Page 11

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NEW BRANCH PROPOSED CLASSEB FOR MOTOR MECHANICS HAMILTON BOARD'S MOVE "I have been looking further Into the matter of motor engineering classes for motor mechanics' assistants and I would suggest that, if sufficient students offer themselves and, if a suitable part-time instructor can be obtained, an attempt should be made next term to commence theory classes based on the syllabus for the New Zealand technological examination for motor mechanics’ work, without waiting for the workshop," said Mr W. Fraser, principal of the Hamilton Technical College, in his report at a meeting of the College Board of Managers last evening. “I had no fewer than three Inquiries during last week for this type of work," he added. General approval of Mr Fraser's suggestion was expressed by board members who agreed that a course for the training of apprentice mechanics was very necessary considering the important position Lhe trade held in New Zealand to-day. Asked how soon classes could be started, Mr Fraser replied that it would depend on whether a suitable instructor could be secured and whether sufficient pupils were offering. He suggested that the proposed course should be open to only those connected with the trade, members voicing agreement. On the matter of providing facilities for the teaching of the course, Mr Fraser considered that, for a start at least, only the technical aspect would need to be dealt with and no equipment would, therefore, be required. It was decided to advertise for an instructor and to request intending pupils to forward their names, in an effort to have the class started at the commencement of the second term.