WCDSB Course Calendar 2012-2013 - Wellington Catholic

and using tools and equipment such as enginelathes, milling machines, and welding machines. Inaddition, students may have the opportunity toacquire industry standard certification and training.Grade 12 ManufacturingEngineering Technology(University/College – TMJ 4M1)Prerequisite: TMJ 3M1This course enables students to further developknowledge and skills related to design, processplanning, control systems, project-management,quality assurance, and business operations.Students will use a broad range of tools andequipment, enhance their skills in computer-aideddesign, and collaborate in managing a project.Students will critically analyze and solve complexproblems involved in manufacturing products.Grade 12 ManufacturingTechnology(College Preparation – TMJ 4C1)Prerequisite: TMJ 3C1This course enables students to further developknowledge and skills related to machining,welding, print reading, computer numerical control,robotics and design. Students will developproficiency in using mechanical, pneumatic,electronic, and computer control systems in aproject-based learning environment and may haveopportunities to obtain industry-related trainingand certification.Grade 12 ManufacturingTechnology(Workplace Preparation – TMJ 4E1)Prerequisite: TMJ 3E1This project-driven, hands-on course builds onstudents’ experiences in manufacturingtechnology. Students will further developknowledge and skills related to the use of enginelathes, milling machines, welding machines, andother related tools and equipment as they designand fabricate solutions to a variety of technologicalchallenges in manufacturing. Students may haveopportunities to acquire industry-standard trainingand certification.TechnologicalDesignAll Technological Design coursesare offered at Bishop Macdonell.They may be part of theSpecialist High Skills Major butare open to all students.Grade 11 Technological Design(University/College – TDJ 3M1)This course examines how technological design isinfluenced by human, environmental, financial, andmaterial requirements and resources. Students willresearch, design, build, and assess solutions thatmeet specific human needs, using workingdrawings and other communication methods topresent their design ideas.Grade 12 Technological Design(University/College – TDJ 4M1)Prerequisite: TDJ 3M1)This course introduces students to thefundamentals of design advocacy and marketing,while building on their design skills and theirknowledge of professional design practices.Students will apply a systematic design process toresearch, design, build, and assess solutions thatmeet specific human needs, using illustrations,presentation drawings, and their communicationmethods to present their designs.TransportationtechnologyAll transportation courses areoffered at Lourdes and St. James.They may be part of theSpecialist High Skills Majorbut are open to all students.Grade 10 TransportationTechnology(Open – TTJ 201)This course introduces students to the service andmaintenance of vehicles, aircraft, and/orwatercraft. Students will develop knowledge andskills related to the construction and operation ofvehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance andrepair techniques. Student projects may includethe construction of a self-propelled vehicle or craft,engine service, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service, and proper body care. Studentswill develop an awareness of related environmentaland societal issues and will explore secondary andpost secondary pathways leading to careers in thetransportation industry.Grade 11 TransportationTechnology(College Preparation – TTJ 3C1)This course enables students to develop technicalknowledge and skills as they study, test, service,and repair engine, electrical, suspension, brake,and steering systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/orwatercraft. Students will develop communicationand teamwork skills through practical tasks, usinga variety of tools and equipment. Students willdevelop an awareness of environmental andsocietal issues related to transportation and willlearn about apprenticeship and college programsleading to careers in the transportation industry.Grade 11 TransportationTechnology: Vehicle Ownership(Open – TTJ 301)This general interest course for girls enablesstudents to become familiar with the optionsand features of various vehicles, issues ofregistration, and the legal requirements affectingvehicle owners. Students will also learn aboutvehicle financing and insurance, vehiclemaintenance, emergency procedures, and theresponsibilities of being a vehicle owner. Studentswill develop an awareness of environmental andsocietal issues related to vehicle ownershipand use, and will explore career opportunitiesin the transportation industry.Grade 12 TransportationTechnology(College Preparation – TTJ 4C1)Prerequisite: TTJ 3C1This course enables students to further developtechnical knowledge and skills as they study, test,service, and repair engine management systems;power trains; steering/control, suspension, brake,and body systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/orwatercraft; and/or small engine products. Studentswill refine communication and teamwork skillsthrough practical tasks, using a variety of tools andequipment. Students will expand their awarenessof environmental and societal issues related totransportation and their knowledge ofapprenticeship and college programs leading tocareers in the transportation industry.Grade 12 TransportationTechnology: Vehicle Maintenance(Workplace Preparation – TTJ 4E1)This course introduces students to the servicing,repair, and maintenance of vehicles throughpractical applications. The course is appropriate forall students as a general interest course to preparethem for future vehicle operation, care, andmaintenance or for entry into an apprenticeship inthe motive power trades. Students will develop anawareness of environmental and societal issuesrelated to transportation and will learn aboutcareers in the transportation industry and theskills and training required for them.35