TRADES & TECHNOLOGY ED 11 COURSES
Technology Education provides students with skills necessary to explore the realm of technological fields in our society. All trades & technology education courses are highly recommended for students wanting to have hands-on approach in their learning. Students are given the opportunity to design, create and construct using tools, machines and materials. Processes and problem solving will be emphasized at all levels of planning and fabrication. The technical courses also prepare students for the post-secondary vocational field and encourage them to become lifelong learners in a world of changing technology. Students may also pursue several areas in depth by taking the Career Preparation Program in carpentry-joinery, mechanics or drafting. We also offer the high school apprenticeship program in level 1 Carpentry-Joinery.
Automotive Technology 11
Course Code: MTAUT11
Strongly Recommended to be taken first: Power Technology 10.
This course is designed as an introduction to the basic repair and maintenance procedures of the modern automobile. Owning a vehicle is not required to participate the class. The Students leave this course with a basic understanding of the working systems of the automobile, the tools used, and the industry-wide standards of safety, maintenance and repairs.
Drafting 11
Course Code: MTDRF11
This course is designed for students interested in engineering, interior design, industrial design, architecture, carpentry, steel fabrication, and many other professions. The students will explore the elements and techniques used for sketching, designing, modeling and creating mechanical and basic architectural drawings. This course covers the basics of sketching then quickly moves on to 2-D Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD) software. Students will also have access to our 3-D printers, laser cutters and cricuts to bring their designs to life. Students will be given the opportunity to create artistic CADD designs which may then be produced as vinyl decals, T-Shirt heat transfers or machined on our CNC equipment. As a final product, students will create a digital Portfolio highlighting their work that could be useful for future careers and/or Post Secondary applications. No previous experience necessary. Students may take Drafting each year if they wish.
Metalwork 10, 11, 12
Course Code (10): MTMET10
Course Code (11): MTMET11
Course Code (12): MTMET12
This grade course involves general metalworking and the study of various branches of the metal working industry. The course involves theoretical and practical studies in the following areas: design, bench work, shop sketching, oxy-acetylene and mig welding, and machine operations. After completing the basic requirements of the course, students may study or complete projects in any area of metalwork under the guidance of the teacher. Basic supplies are provided, however, the student should expect to pay for project materials.
Robotics 11/12
Course Codes:
Robotics 11: MTROB11
Robotics 12: MTROB12
Robotics 11 students will learn robotic design and production with relation to subsystems, structure, power and motion. Using Microbits, Arduinos, Fidgets, Spheros, and Lego Mindstorms, students will use a wide range of sensors together with coding and logic to interact with the world through various actuators to create ‘smart’ devices. Keen students have the option of competing in the VEX Robotics World Competition along with 20,000 other teams from 50 countries. The course will run in Semester 1 for students who want to take Robotics 11 and CO-OP 11.
Vehicle Ownership & Maintenance 11
Course Code: YMR—1B
This course is designed to provide the future owner/driver with a basic working knowledge of the mechanical functions of the modern automobile. Owning a vehicle is not required to participate the class. The practical work and demonstrations will cover the basic routine maintenance, repair and safety checks required to keep your vehicle in proper running order. NOTE: This is a BASIC COURSE ONLY, it is consumer oriented, covering the operating, maintaining and purchasing of an automobile.
Woodwork 11
Course Code: MWWK-11
This course will introduce students to the fundamental skills that are common in the trades of carpentry and joinery. The curriculum is intended to build on the skills learned in wood work 10 so students that have not participated in that course will be placed at an entry level whilst students who have successfully completed the course will be working at an intermediate level. Students will have the opportunity to create and construct a variety of projects made with different species of wood. It is expected that students will produce two or three quality projects in this program that they will take home throughout the year. The projects will form the basis upon the students assessment. Basic costs are covered but it is expected that students will pay for the materials.