Technology Education 10: Woodwork
The junior Woodwork program introduces students to various aspects of the cabinet making trade. We begin by studying, designing and constructing a project within specific design guidelines. Emphasis will be given to: awareness and application of wood design; working knowledge of wood (wood species, products, structures, fastenings, and finishing application); safe and correct use of all power equipment and hand tools; a responsible attitude towards fellow students; and maintenance and responsible care of equipment.
Technology Education 10: Metalwork
This is a course for grade 10 students interested in learning metal shop skills, through using materials and machines to make useful projects. Shop practice, safety and cleanup and service of tools and equipment are emphasized. Operations and procedures in all metal practices such as: arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, lathe work, drilling, forging, grinding sheet metal work and scroll work are introduced. This is a comprehensive basic metal course. Skill and craftsmanship, with safety, is stressed.
Woodwork 11 & 12
This senior Woodwork program includes: exploring aspects of past and present examples of good industrial design and relating this in the design, planning and construction of wood products to a high standard of craftsmanship; using wood and other related materials as they are used in the industry; using various methods of wood surface protection and finishing; discussing difficulties as related to the mass production of wood products in our industrial world. It also includes the refining of design and cabinet making techniques. Students design, plan and craft their own projects.
Metalwork 11 & 12
The Metal Fabrication & Machining program is a general metalwork program which emphasizes the development and mastery of skills associated with bench work, hand tools, and machine work. Later, emphasis is on the extensive use of machines such as lathe, milling machine and arc welder. The set of courses provides valuable experience for those going on in the machine, sheet metal or automotive trades.