You’re Invited to the Australian Launch of Design Engineer Construct! (DEC)
Aptella, in collaboration with Class Of Your Own Australia, is delighted to invite you to the official launch of the award-winning Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) learning programme.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we introduce this globally acclaimed curriculum that bridges the gap between education and industry through real-world, sustainability-focused STEM learning.
Location: Aptella, 1075 Beaudesert Road, Archerfield QLD 4108
Agenda
Tuesday, 26 August
3:30pm – 4:00pm Registration and Welcome Drinks
- 4:00pm – 4:30pm Session Block 1
- 4:30pm – 5:00pm Session Block 2
- 5:00 – 5:30pm Session Block 3
- 5:30pm – 6:00pm Session Block 4
DEC Special Topic Session: DEC and Social Value
6:00pm – 6:30pm Food and Drinks Served
6:30pm – 6:45pm Official Launch and Speeches for Design Engineer Construct! Programme
7:00pm Event Concludes
Breakout Session Topics
The following topics will be run in 30-minute presentations with 4 topics per session block.
This format is to ensure you have the opportunity to attend all presentations.
Note: DEC will run a special topic session at 5:30pm as outlined on the right, otherwise all session presentations will be the same.
- What is the DEC Programme?
Gain insights into the DEC programme and how it’s educating the Future of Construction in schools. - Civil Construction
Discover the role of civil works in construction and the impact of smart technologies. - Geospatial & Building
Learn about advanced positioning systems and large data tools for site analysis, including building applications. - Design Software
Explore cutting-edge design software used in the built environment industry.
DEC Specific Sessions
4:00pm – 5:00pm
These sessions will be an overview of the Design Engineer Construct! Programme
You will discover how the DEC Programme:
- Empowers teachers to bring Surveying, Design, Engineering and Construction to life for children and young people
- Develops work-ready skills for a digital Built Environment
- Helps schools and employers deliver meaningful engagement and social impact
- Creates a pipeline of extraordinary built environment talent for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – and beyond!
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Special Topic Focus: DEC and Social Value – How organisations use the DEC programme to create lasting positive impacts on communities, the environment and the economy.