Applied Design, skills & technology 

Enhancement Fee: $50

This course is a continuation of Art Metal 9/10. Students will be expected to take an even bigger step into the design process and create multi-step works of art using skills in blacksmithing, welding, jewelry making, casting, and fabrication.

This course satisfies the ADST graduation and grade 12 elective requirements.

Are you aspiring to become more savvy with your financial resources or to understand the financial aspects of operating a business?

Comm12 equips students with practical knowledge to help inform their future financial choices (investing, real estate) as well as business finance (legal structure, human resources, profitability). The course is primarily project-based with opportunities for students to tailor projects to meet personal interests. This course is open to gr 11 and 12 students who have completed either Foundations 11 or PreCalc 11 or who are taking one of these courses concurrently.

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee: $40.00

This course focuses on the safe and competent work practices related to the maintenance and repair of automobiles. It will include servicing the various components and systems of internal combustion engines. Students should have a basic knowledge of fuel, ignition and electrical systems, engine construction, brake system, power train, and drivelines. Students will gain hands-on skills and knowledge in automotive mechanics: chassis and body, engine diagnostic support systems, emerging and alternative energy, fundamentals of engine operation, vehicle systems, and vehicle safety.

This course offers students the opportunity for perform engine overhauls. In all activities, students focus on problem solving skills and the ability to access and use technical information to service and repair automotive systems.

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee $45

In addition to the skills learned in Woodwork 11, students will be more involved in the maintenance and upkeep of a wood shop. New topics explored are advanced techniques in joinery and experimentation with different finishing techniques. This course will also allow for personal choice in the different areas of woodwork: creative wood, musical instrument making, lathe work, furniture making, and cabinetry.

Possible course work could include traditional decorative techniques and the reclamation of used materials. Basic wood costs are included.

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee: $35

Students will learn specialized techniques related to furniture and cabinetry construction, components specific to cabinet construction, the incorporation of non-wood materials as well as hardware selection for specific purposes. Possible course work could include traditional decorative techniques and the reclamation of used materials. Course work will allow for project individualization and creativity. Basic wood costs are included.

Applied Skill - Enhancement Fee: $50.00

This is a project-oriented course in advanced metalwork. The student continues from Metal Fabrication and Machining 11 into more sophisticated and multi-step machining, welding, and foundry projects. Metalwork trades are explored to facilitate student vocational choices. Students will develop core competencies through various means. The communication competency will be developed in industrial language. As well, critical thinking skills will be developed through problem solving. Lastly, students will explore and learn about the different vocations in this field of study.