OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM
The technological education program at Catholic Central encompasses five subject areas. For Grade 9, one introductory broad-based technology course – Exploring Technologies (TIJ1O) – is a sample of all 5 areas designed to provide a student the opportunity to experience all areas before choosing further studies.
Grade 9 students may also select any specific broad-based technology by selecting any of the Grade 10 courses. All courses offered in Grades 9 and 10 are “open” courses. Open courses, which comprise a set of expectations that are appropriate for all students, are designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests, and to prepare them for active and rewarding participation in society. They are not designed with the specific requirements of universities, colleges, or the workplace in mind.
The technological education program in Grades 11 and 12 is designed to enable students to select courses that relate to their interests and that will prepare them for further study or work in the technological field of their choice. The Grade 11 and 12 curriculum offers university/college preparation, college preparation, workplace preparation, and open courses.
Although courses in technological education are optional, students should keep in mind that they can take any Grade 9–12 technological education course to fulfil the Group 3 additional compulsory credit requirement for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Some technological education courses are included in programs that lead to a diploma with a Specialist High Skills Major in Hospitality and Not-for-Profit sectors.
Grade 9 or 10 Course
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Focus at CCH
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TIJ 1O
Exploring Technology
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A sample of all technology programs at Catholic Central including:
·Communications – Basic Graphic Design
·Construction – Basic Woodworking
·Computer Engineering – Building and Operating Computers
·Hospitality and Tourism – Introduction to Cooking
·Technological Design – Introduction to Technical Drawing
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TCJ 2O
Construction Technology
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·Woodworking
·Operation of hand and power tools
·Basic electrical
·Basic plumbing
·General building construction
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TDJ 2O
Technological Design
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·The Design Process
·Principles of Design
·Hand drawn design techniques
·Digital Design using AutoCad
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TEJ 2O
Computer Engineering Technology
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·Computer Hardware
·Basic Networking
·Software installation and configuration
·Electronics Fundamentals
·Computer Troubleshooting
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TFJ 2O
Hospitality and Tourism
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·Kitchen Safety
·Food Handling
·Menu Planning
·Basic Cooking Techniques
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TGJ 2O
Communications Technology
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·Photo Editing and Layout
·2D Animation, digital and hand drawn
·Audio and Music editing
·Video production
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Grade 9 or 10 students interested in Technology are advised to take any of these courses before Grade 11 where no prerequisite course is required. Grade 11 students are advised to take any of the Grade 11 Tech courses without a prerequisite. All grade 12 courses require a prerequisite.