Technology Department

TCJ-4C1
Course Outline
Course Leader
Mr. Campbell

Course Description
Rational: This course enables students to further develop technical knowledge and skills related to
residential construction and to explore light commercial construction. Students will continue to gain
hands-on experience using a variety of materials, processes, tools, and equipment; create and interpret
construction drawings; and learn more about building design and project planning. They will expand their
knowledge of terminology, codes and regulations, and health and safety standards related to residential
and light commercial construction. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and
societal issues related to construction technology, and will explore entrepreneurship and career
opportunities in the industry that may be pursued directly after graduation.

Course Strands

Construction Technology Fundamentals

Materials, Processes, and Components
Design Considerations
Designing and Planning

Mathematical Skills
Fabrication, Assembly, and Finishing
Skills
Professional Practice and Career
Opportunities

Units of Study
Unit#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DescriptionofUnits
Health,ShopandMachineSafety
ToolsandEquipment
DesignandLayout
CabinetMaking(projects)
Framing
Plumbing
Electrical
Drywall
CareerResearch

Resources

Textbook:WoodTechnology&Processes
Magazines:WoodworkersJournal,Finewoodworking,CanadianHomeWorkshop
Websites:Woodsmithshop.comandmanymore

Evaluation
Seventy percent of a students final grade will be based on assessments and evaluations conducted
throughout the term. Thirty percent of the final grade will be based on a final evaluation administered
towards the end of the course.
Term Work (70%)

Knowledge /Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

20% of term work/14% of final mark

20% of term work/14% of final mark
10% of term work/7% of final mark
50% of term work/35% of final mark

Final Evaluation (30%)

Culminating Project
Examination

50% of final evaluation = 15% of final mark

50% of final evaluation = 15% of final mark

Method of Assessments

Assessment will be done using techniques such as, Tests, Work sheets, Drawings, Portfolios, Practical
Projects, Practical Demonstrations, Research and Presentations, Practical Tests, Rubrics
Final Evaluation (30%)

Work logs (A)

Handouts/ Work Sheets(T/I)
Examination (E)
Culminating (E)
Tests (K/U)
Final Project Report (C)
Careers Research Report (T/I)
Project 1 (A)
Framing Unit (K/U,A)

11% (of final mark)

9% (of final mark)
15% (of final mark)
15% (of final mark)
7% (of final mark)
10% (of final mark)
5% (of final mark)
14% (of final mark)
(K/U)7%(A)12% (of final mark)

Teaching and Learning Strategies

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be incorporated throughout the course.

Accommodations and Modifications

Teachers must use strategies and evaluation procedures that include accommodations and modifications to
meet the needs of exceptional students as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.)

Late Assignments, Absences, Missed Work

In all courses, students are expected to complete all course work assigned to them. If a student is absent
from class, it is the students responsibility to be informed about the work that he or she missed. Skipping
a class will result in a consequence. Some deadlines are negotiated, some are absolute. If a student
chooses not to submit/complete work either on a negotiated or absolute deadline then that work may not
be assessed or evaluated. In those cases the student may receive a mark of zero.

Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to help each other during day to day practices in the Construction shop. Bullying
and picking on will not be tolerated. Students are expected to bring a three ring binder and something to
write with every day to class. Personal listening device are NOT PERMITTED in room 255 at anytime.
If they are brought into the classroom they will be taken away for the remainder of the class. On second
offence they will be taken to the office and a parent will have to be called before they are released and
phone call home will be made. Students are expected to encourage and support each other while working
in the construction facility.

Material Fee:
Students have the option to pay the materials for their final projects that students can take home upon
completion. If students choose not to participate in the optional final project other work will be given so
that students are able to meet all curriculum expectations at no cost.

Shop Safety Agreement

All students and guardians must sign a shop safety agreement and pass the safety unit before entering into
the work area

Students:

I fully understand what has been written in this course outline and will comply with all of
the rules and structures in the course.

Student signature: _____________________________________

Parent(s)/Guardian:

Date: ___________________

We/I have reviewed this course outline with our/my child and understand the
rules and structures which my son/daughter is to abide by in this course.

Parent(s)/Guardian signature(s): __________________________

Date: ___________________

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Date: ___________________