TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
Our unique transportation technology course allows students the opportunity to train in the maintenance of automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, as well as small engines. Ready to move your education into the fast lane? If so, this is the course for you.
Transportation Technology and the Skilled Trades, Grade 10 - TTJ2O.
This course introduces students to the service and maintenance of vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of vehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance and repair techniques. Student projects may include the construction of a self-propelled vehicle or craft, engine service, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service, and proper body care. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the transportation industry.
Prerequisite: None
Transportation Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation - TTJ3C.
This course enables students to develop technical knowledge and skills as they study, test, service, and repair engine, electrical, suspension, brake, and steering systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft. Students will develop communication and teamwork skills through practical tasks, using a variety of tools and equipment. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to transportation, and will learn about apprenticeship and college programs leading to careers in the transportation industry.
Prerequisite: None
Transportation Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation - TTJ4C.
This course enables students to further develop technical knowledge and skills as they study, test, service, and repair engine management systems; powertrains; steering/control, suspension, brake, and body systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft; 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 their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to transportation and their knowledge of apprenticeship and college programs leading to careers in the transportation industry.
Prerequisite: TTJ3C
What it's about:
These courses (sometimes called "Auto Tech") allow students to service and maintain vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft.
What students learn:
Students develop knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of vehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance and repair techniques.
What students do:
Practical projects could include the construction of a self-propelled vehicle or craft, car engine servicing, tire/wheel servicing, electrical/battery servicing, and proper vehicle body care.