GRADE 8 COURSE

TE: APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY 8 - HOME ECONOMICS / TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 

No Prerequisite

This course includes content for both Technology Education and Home Economics. It serves two major purposes. Firstly, as an exploratory course, it gives the students an introduction to the Home Economics and Technology Education shops where they will learn the safe operation of both hand and power machinery.  Focus is on experimentation and the development of simple skills (measuring, marking, cutting) and the familiarity of the Tech Ed shops and Home Economics environments.  Problem solving, creativity, and fine motor skills are developed.  Secondly, it introduces the student to various areas of Technology Education and Home Economics so that the student may make informed choices of electives in subsequent years.

METALWORK COURSES – GRADE 9-12

TE:  METALWORK Grade 9 / Level 1

No Prerequisite

This is a hands-on project-based course that introduces students to the concepts of engineering and provides an understanding of technology topics. Students will learn to employ the engineering design process to research, design, and build their projects. They will be encouraged to bring forward their design ideas, prototype and execute their own projects.  Students will learn how to work in teams, solve real-world problems and manage projects. Skills that will be explored are construction and design, metal fabrication, and various metal joining processes.

TE:  Youth Explore Welding, Sheet Metal & Design Trades Skills Grade 10, 11, & 12 (An Industry Training Authority sponsored & Ministry of Education course)

No Prerequisite

Recommended:  Completion of Metalwork, Woodwork or Drafting 9

Course Credit:  Students will receive a Grade 12 Credit towards graduation.

Youth Explore Trades Skills is an engaging program in which grades 10-12 students use hands-on learning to acquire skills and knowledge related to a variety of workplace sectors.  In this course, students will take three modules, exploring three areas:  Welding, Sheet Metal, and Design/Drafting.  The fourth “Core” module covers employability skills, safe use of tools /materials, workplace culture and careers in the trades.  This program is a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Industry Training Authority, and gives students 100 hours of practical experience.  By taking this course, students will be in a position to better make informed future career choice options.​

TE: METALWORK LEVEL 3

Prerequisite: Youth Explore Metal Trades Skills

Course Credit: Grade 11

This course builds on the skills and fundamentals learned in Youth Explore Metalwork Trade Skills. This course immerses students in realistic career exploration experiences where they learn the technical skills needed for a wide range of careers related to engineering & metal fabrication.  Students will learn to problem solve and manage a project while utilizing the engineering design process.  As an extension of Youth Explore Metalwork Trade Skills, students will continue, through exploration, to design their own projects. They will be encouraged to examine the physical world and the technologies it contains.  

Project work:  May include a boat to take home, and/or approved projects of the students’ design.

TE: METALWORK LEVEL 4

Prerequisite:  Metalwork Level 3

Course Credit: Grade 12

This advanced course is for highly self-motivated students who would like to further develop their skills in Technology in order to pursue a career in a related field. This course is customized with individual projects and content is keyed to specific technical knowledge to match career interests and abilities of the students.  Learning experience includes: review of past theories and hand tool practices, aspects of good design, advanced joining process, hand tool and machine safety, finishing procedures, machine tool maintenance & Metal shop leadership.   

Project work:  May include rebuilding an outboard motor, if the student made a boat in Youth Explore Metalwork Trade Skills &/or approved projects of the students’ design.

WOODWORK COURSES – GRADE 9-12

TE: WOODWORK Grade 9 / Level 1

This course is an introduction to basic cabinet making with emphasis on procedures and safety practices. It employs power tools such as the planer, drill press, table saw, and compound miter saw as well as power hand tools such as the router, drill, and sanders. Three projects are made during the year: a small project using the scroll saw, a cutting board and a table.

TE:  Youth Explore Residential Trades Skills Grade 10, 11 & 12 (An Industry Training Authority sponsored & Ministry of Education course)

No Prerequisite

Recommended: Completion of Metalwork, Woodwork or Drafting Grade 9

Course Credit:  Students will receive a Grade 12 Credit towards graduation.

Youth Explore Trades Skills is an engaging program in which grades 10-12 students use hands-on learning to acquire skills and knowledge related to a variety of workplace sectors.  In this course, students will take three modules, exploring three areas:  Carpenter, Electrician, and Plumber.  The fourth “Core” module covers employability skills, safe use of tools /materials, workplace culture and careers in the trades.  This program is a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Industry Training Authority, and gives students 100 hours of practical experience.  By taking this course, students will be in a position to better make informed future career choice options.​  Project work may include a garden shed sized structure with electrical & plumbing.  Great skills for being handy around the home.

TE:  WOODWORK LEVEL 3

Prerequisite: Youth Explore Residential Trades Skills

Course Credit: Grade 11

This is an advanced course in cabinet making in which students are encouraged to build upon the skills they learned in their past two years of woodwork by designing and constructing their own designs. Learning experiences include: a review of past theories and hand tool practices, aspects of good design, advanced joinery details, design processes, hand tool and machine safety, finishing procedures and machine tool maintenance. A set project will be completed to update students on joinery techniques. As well, a major plan of the students own choosing will be drawn up, costed out and constructed.

TE:  WOODWORK LEVEL 4

Prerequisite: Woodwork Level 3

Course Credit: Grade 12

This is an advanced course in cabinet making in which students are encouraged to build upon the skills they learned in their past three years of woodwork by designing and constructing their own project. Learning experiences include: a review of past theories and hand tool practices, aspects of good design, advanced joinery details, design processes, hand tool and machine safety, finishing procedures, machine tool maintenance & Wood Shop leadership. A set project will be completed to update students on joinery techniques. As well, a major plan of the students own choosing will be drawn up, costed out and constructed.

DRAFTING COURSES – GRADE 9-12

TE: DRAFTING AND DESIGN GRADE 9 or LEVEL 1

No Prerequisite – Students in Grade 10, 11 or 12 take Level 1

Course Credit: Students in Grade 9 receive a Grade 9 Credit; Students in Grade 10, 11 or 12 receive a Grade 10 Credit

This hands-on course is an introduction to computer-aided drafting, 3D modeling, animation, photo manipulation, video production and coding that provides students the opportunity to explore the world of applied graphics. Students will learn and practice a variety of techniques and styles exploring the diverse capabilities of the computer as required in the industry. This course is strongly recommended for all students interested in the trades, technology, engineering, architecture, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, advertising, web development, film and animated production. The course is divided into different areas of study where the students will create projects such as: architectural floor plans, 3D animations, photograph manipulations and website coding and graphics. Programs used in this course may include: AutoCAD, Inventor, Sketch Up, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.

TE: DRAFTING AND DESIGN LEVEL 2

Prerequisite: Drafting and Design Grade 9 Level 1

Course Credit: Grade 11

This course builds on the skills and fundamentals learned in Drafting and Design Grade 9 or Level 1. This hands-on course provides the opportunity to further discover and use the diverse capabilities of the computer in applied graphics. For a portion of the school year, students will be given the option of a more in-depth coverage of any aspect(s) of computer-aided design that most interests them.  Programs used in this course may include: AutoCAD, Inventor, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Java.

TE: DRAFTING AND DESIGN LEVEL 3

Prerequisite:  Drafting and Design Level 2

Course Credit: Students will receive a Grade 12 Credit towards graduation.

This course allows the self-motivated student the opportunity to further investigate the specific areas of engineering, architecture, mechanical design, animation, photoshop, video production and/or coding as possible career choices. The focus of this course can be on the design and manufacturing process as used in industry with specific 3D printed practical projects in mechanical engineering, civil/structural engineering and/or architecture with optional choices in interior design and landscape architecture. Or it may include animation or video production and 3D modeling, animation, photo manipulation and video production.  As this course deals with real-world technical projects, students will be introduced to industry standards to better prepare them for future study in post-secondary institutes. An emphasis will be placed on career alternatives in the areas of engineering and architecture and/or visual arts, and abilities required for post-secondary education. Students will continue developing skills in programs such as:  AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 3D Studio Max and Maya, and Java programming in the development of their portfolios.

TE: DRAFTING AND DESIGN LEVEL 4

Prerequisite:  Drafting and Design Level 3

Course Credit: Grade 12

This course is a continuation of Computer Assisted Design for the student who is highly self-motivated and wishes to learn as much as possible in order to pursue a career in a related field. Students have the opportunity to choose their own projects in the area(s) that most interest them with an emphasis on career preparation and investigation. This project-based course offers intensive study in programs such as: AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Premiere.  Due to the diverse scope of this course, only highly self-motivated students with an interest in Computer Assisted Design should enroll.