Construction Technology
The Construction courses are targeted to introduce students to building materials and processes through opportunities to design and build various construction projects. Students will learn to create and read working drawings, become familiar with common construction materials, components, and processes; and perform a variety fabrication, assembly, and finishing operations. Students will learn proper measurement with metric and imperial systems. The two-college level construction courses focus more on developing knowledge and skills related to residential construction and to explore light commercial construction. They will learn how the Ontario Building Code and other regulations and standards apply to construction projects. They will also focus on environmental and societal issues related to construction engineering technology, and explore career opportunities in the field.
Technological Design
The technological Design courses are targeted to provide students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs (using the software AutoCad), 3-D images, build models and prototypes, and assess products bad/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Some projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges robotic arms, and clothing. Or other products. The Two University/College courses are more real world situations. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings, presentations, and other communication methods to present their design ideas.
Communications Technology
The Communications Technology courses are targeted to introduce students to communication technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and move production, radio, and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and animation. Projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. The University/College courses are more targeted to expand their knowledge and learn to interact with digital imaging, broadcast journalism, and interactive new media. The students will explore College and University programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields, and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.
Manufacturing Technology – Machine Shop
The Manufacturing courses are targeted to introduce students to the manufacturing industry by giving them an opportunity to design and fabricate products using a variety of processes, tools, and equipment. Students learn about technical dewing, properties and preparation of materials, and manufacturing techniques. Projects may include robotic challenge, a design challenge, or a fabrication project involving processes such as machining, wielding, vacuum forming, or injection molding. The college courses are more for students to further develop their knowledge with hands on experience. They will use equipment such as lathes, mills, wielders, computer-aided machines, robots, control systems, computer numerical control, and print reading. They will have opportunities to obtain industry-standard training and certifications. They will expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues and career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.
Transportation Technology
The Transportation courses are targeted to introduce students to the service and maintenance of vehicles, aircrafts, and/or watercrafts. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of vehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance and repair techniques. Projects may include the construction of a self-propelled vehicle/craft, engine service, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service. The college level courses are more targeted to enable students to further develop technical 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/or watercrafts; and/or small engine products. Students will refine communication and teamwork skills through practical tasks, using a variety of tools and equipment. Students will expand on their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to transportation and their knowledge of apprenticeship and college programs leading into careers in the transportation industry.
Manufacturing Technology - Welding
This hands-on, project based course is designed for students planning to enter an occupation or apprenticeship in manufacturing directly after graduation. Students will work on a variety of manufacturing projects, developing knowledge and skills in design, fabrication, and problem solving and using tools and equipment. They will develop their knowledge and skills related to the use of engine lathes, milling machines, welding machines, and other related tools and equipment as they design ad fabricate solutions to a variety f technological challenges in manufacturing. Students may have opportunities to acquire industry-standard training and certification. Students will expand on their awareness of environmental and societal issues and of career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.
Grade 9 Exploring Technologies
The grade 9 Exploring Technologies course is to introduce the grade nine students to the technology courses we have here at Lasalle. The students will be in a rotation that may include all the technology courses depending on the amount of students that choose the course. The courses that are selected depend on the number of students are chosen by the Guidance Office. For example if there were around 80 students there would be four classes in the rotation. It could be Animation, Transportation, Construction Technology and Technological design. The next semester they could have around 60 students so the courses in the rotation could be Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology – Machine shop, and transportation.
Mr. Nicholls Technology Courses
Course Codes: BTT10, TGJ20, TGJ30, TGj40
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