TCJ3C Outline

Course Description

This course focuses on residential and light construction. Students will learn to safely use tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in the industry. Students will interpret drawings, design construction components in 3d modeling tools, use math to solve problems and be building construction components outside, sometimes for months at a time. This course will also give you a basic knowledge of building science, the Ontario Building Code, residential electrical work and the structural engineering of a residential home. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to construction-based careers and get hands on experience using current industry tools and technology.

Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to be willing and active participants in all course activities. This includes completing all assignments both on time and with sufficient effort, and honoring all of their commitments. If there is a reason you are unable to complete work, please communicate this in advance of the deadline.

Students will contribute to a positive learning environment by: • practicing safe work habits at all times • being respectful to others and respecting their property • coming to class on time and be prepared and willing to actively participate in every lesson. • treating others with respect and courtesy. • asking the teacher for extra help if needed. • Taking initiative, by being a team player, co-operating with peers, completing homework, and giving your best effort. • reporting unsafe or hazardous situations to the instructor • reporting software or equipment problems to the instructor • cleaning up their workspace and putting everything away before they leave the class* Electronic storage devices, headphones and open toed shoes cannot be used in the shop areas * No food or drink is permitted in any of the equipment areas. There will be a focus on student projects, sometimes cdriven teams, learning and innovating to solve challenging problems and come up with working solutions, while gaining new knowledge, skills, experiences, and understanding of this field area. treating all equipment with care and ensuring proper knowledge of its operation •

ATTENDANCE MISSED TESTS AND EVALUATIONS • Bring a note from parents the day after an absence to explain the absence. • attend the missed test room on either the next Wednesday or Friday to complete the evaluation at 7:30am - be certain to confirm time and test are in missed test room before attending. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements, ahead of time, for any evaluations that are missed. If a student misses an evaluation for an unforeseen reason such as illness or family emergency, the student must bring a note signed by a parent or guardian and be prepared to write/make-up the evaluation immediately upon return to school. In the case of a missed assignment, the student will have one week to complete an alternative assignment of a similar workload. If the alternative assignment is incomplete a mark of zero will be assigned.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY • Plagiarism and/or copying will result in a mark of zero for everyone involved. Further action may be taken including suspension from school. Teachers will clearly define and discuss consequences of plagiarism with students at the beginning of each semester. LATE ASSIGNMENTS • All assignments must be handed in to the teacher on the due date. Late marks will be deducted from assignments handed in past the due date but prior to the cut off date. •

Assessment and Evaluation

70% Formative Evaluation Student evaluation is based on the overall expectations found in the Ontario Curriculum using various forms, such as, but, not limited to, projects, safe work practice, observations of student work, conversations and conferencing, quizzes, tests, assignments & presentations,

*Should a test or quiz be missed in class, students may make up this test by heading to the missed test room at 7:30am on Wednesday or Friday. The student must confirm with the teacher 24 hours in advance on attending the missed test room as to ensure the materials are there.

30% Summative Evaluation Each student will complete two summative projects representing 30% of their mark. Certain forms of these summative evaluations (exams, final tests, performance based tasks, etc.) are time sensitive. This means they must be completed at and within a specific time. Students must be present for these summative evaluations. Any absence will result in a mark of zero, unless validated by an official certificate. (ex. Medical Certificate). Students and parents will be informed well in advance of summative evaluation dates.

Material to be covered in the course (see curriculum below for further info)

1. Measurement and math for trades

2. Safety & Safe tool use

3. Residential building codes & standards

4. Into to residential building, Floor systems, Wall systems & Roof systems

5. Building science, including insulation, vapour barrier, air barrier, cladding,

6. Architectural drafting and blueprint reading

7. Electricity

8. Careers in construction

Overall Curriculum Expectations

Construction technology fundamentals

A1. demonstrate an understanding of construction materials, processes, and components;

A2. describe the building codes, regulations, and standards that govern construction projects;

A3. demonstrate an understanding of the systems in a residential building;

A4. demonstrate an understanding of design considerations for residential buildings;

A5. use construction terminology correctly.

Design, Layout, and Planning Skills

B1. apply a design process and other problem solving processes and techniques as appropriate to develop solutions for construction problems or challenges;

B2. create and use working drawings for a variety of residential construction projects;

B3. determine, use, and communicate accurate technical data in the design of construction projects;

B4. use the mathematical skills required in designing, laying out, and preparing estimates for construction projects.

Fabrication, Assembly, and Finishing Skills

C1. use tools, equipment, and techniques correctly and safely when preparing materials for a project;

C2. use fabrication and assembly techniques safely, accurately, and in the correct sequence;

C3. prepare surfaces and apply finishing products, trim, and hardware correctly and safely.

Technology, the Environment, and Society

D1. demonstrate an understanding of the environmental effects of construction projects, and ways of reducing harmful effects;

D2. demonstrate an understanding of how society and the construction industry affect each other

Professional Practice & Careers

E1. demonstrate an understanding of and comply with health and safety regulations and practices specific to the construction industry; E2. describe career opportunities in the construction industry, and explain the importance of lifelong learning in this field.