Automotive / Drafting / Electronics / Metalworking / Woodworking / Drag Racing
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 8
Technology Education 8 is a half year course designed to introduce our youngest students to a wide variety of technical skills, techniques and processes. Class work is completed using a combination of individual and group work, and ranges from basic word processing skills to wood and metal fabrication. Included in the curriculum are units on technical drawing and electronics.
JUNIOR MECHANICS 9/10
This course is an introduction to the basic mechanical principles behind modern power generation and transformation systems, specfically applied to transportation systems. The projects are designed to teach these principles through hands on application of these principles. Students explore various types of power sources by building:
· Electric motors
· Bridges - Earthquake tested.
· Flying model aircraft with gas or electric power.
· Complete disassembly and reassembly of a Briggs and Stratton 4 cycle engine.
MECHANICS 11/12
Students will be exposed to all aspects of automotive mechanical repair and maintenance. This involves work on engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, steering and electrical. Students learn by:
· performing preventative maintenance on vehicles.
· Repairing customer or student cars.
· Building or rebuilding the Cariboo Hill Charger drag race car.
Participating in the drag race program by:
· driving
· maintenance of the car
· prepping for a race.
DRAFTING 9/10
These courses introduce the students to the basics of technical drawing. The activities vary between formal technical drawing and less formal artistic rendering using perspective and other pictorial drawing styles. Almost all of the work can be done by hand or by the use of the computer using AutoCAD software depending on the students interest. Many drawings involve the building of models to test out the design work done by students.
DRAFTING 11
This course covers the standards and conventions of technical drawing by hand and with the use of computer aided design (CAD). Students will be encouraged to work with the same attitudes and ethics required by industry. Much of the drawing done will be used to build models of the design object.
DRAFTING 12
This course covers more of the standards and conventions of technical drawing by hand and with the use of computer aided design (CAD). The design activities will be more involved than the Drf. 11 course and will require more self direction. Students will be encouraged to work with the same attitudes and ethics required by industry. Emphasis will be placed on 3D modeling, both with computers and scale model building techniques. Students will also learn of employment opportunities in this field.
DRAFTING 12 - ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL DESIGNS
This course will emphasize engineering standards and conventions. Project work will involve model building and design of typical engineering components using hand drawing as well as CAD.
DRAFTING 12 - ADVANCE DESIGN
This course will focus on the use of computers and modeling to plan and test designs. Emphasis will be placed on completing work to a professional standard and understanding industrial design conventions and opportunities for employment.
DRAFTING 12 - TECHNICAL VISUALIZATION
This course will encourage students to develop the skills necessary to convey design information in the form of pictorial sketches, 3D animation, and models.
DRAFTING 12 - ARCHITECTURE & HABITAT DESIGN
Students will develop designs relating to architecture, study the standards and conventions required, use reference material to design for loads and ergonomics and be informed of employment potential in this field. Perspective and rendering will also be presented.
Electronics students from grade 9 to 12 learn to build and design electronic circuits by making:
· Burglar alarms
· Flashing LED displays
· Robot controllers
· Digital clocks
· Audio amplifiers
Many other project may be built depending on the student interest.
ELECTRONICS 11
This course covers basic electronic concepts in both analog and digital circuits. Students will construct a variety of project designs and will be encouraged to apply circuit design to a chosen application. An introduction to programming micro-controllers using BASIC and assembly language is included.
ELECTRONICS 12
This course builds on concepts covered in Electronics 11. In addition, students will learn the standards and conventions of electronic engineering and learn acceptable attitudes and ethics required in industry. Emphasis will be placed on employment opportunities available in this field.
ELECTRONICS 12 - ANALOG SYSTEMS
This course will focus on the design and function of analog circuits and their application in projects such as amplifiers, power supplies, and frequency filters. Projects will be designed and built using this technology. Employment opportunities in this field will be presented as well as post secondary options.
ELECTRONICS 12 - DIGITAL SYSTEMS
This course will focus on a variety of digital electronic concepts, such as logic gates, memory, and counters. Projects will be designed and built using this technology. Employment opportunities in this field will be presented, as well as post secondary options.
ELECTRONICS 12 - ROBOTICS
Project design and application will revolve around robotic systems and their control. Post secondary options and employment opportunities will be also be explored.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 9/10
Students will learn the basics of machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, jewellry making, and casting. Many projects are built in the course, a few of which are required. There is plenty of opportunity for students to work on projects of their own choosing. Emphasis is placed on safety and breadth of experience.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 11
Students will receive exposure to the various areas of metalwork, including machine work, sheet metal, welding and art metal (forging, jewelry making and stained glass). Emphasis will be placed on practical work.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 12
Students will build on skills learned in the grade 11 course with more advanced projects. Topics covered will include precision machining, arc welding, and product design. Students wishing to concentrate their efforts in a specific feild will be encouraged to do so. Emphasis will be placed on safe shop practices and career opportunities.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 12 - ART METAL & JEWELRY
Students will learn the fundamentals of art metal product design and manufacture. Topics covered will include, but not limited to, design, ring making, chain making, forging, and lost wax casting.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 12 - ADVANCE WELDING
This course extends the fundamentals taught in Metal Fabrication and Machining 11 and 12, with a focus on welding and associated fabrication skills. Gas welding & cutting, SMAW, TIG and MIG welding will all be covered. Students will improve their skills and knowledge through project based learning.
METAL FABRICATION AND MACHINING 12 - ADVANCE MACHINING
Students will build on the skills and knowledge taught in Metal Fabrication and machining 11 and 12, focusing on machine processes. Topics covered will include engineering drawing interpretation, screw threads, and milling machine set-up and use.
WOODWORKING 9/10
This is an introductory course that covers the basics of woodworking with powertools. The majority of class time is devoted to project construction. Topics include :
· Safety
· Properties of wood
· Basic joinery
· An introduction to furniture and cabinet making
The main projects will consist of a series of teacher lead activities. In addition, extra time is available for small student directed activities.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 11
By the end of this course, students will have been exposed to the fundamental principles of furniture and cabinet making. Safety, materials and power tool techniques are emphasized. Students new to woodworking will complete a selection of mandatory projects that will provide practice with the tools and materials. Time is also available to construct student selected projects. Those with woodworking experience will be given the opportunity to further their skills with projects of their choosing.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12
This course builds on previous learning through the construction of more challenging projects. Hand tool use and maintenance, project management and design will be emphasized in addition to more advanced machine operations. Most projects will be selected by the student and might range from toy making to complex cabnetry.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12 - CABINET CONSTRUCTION
This course will focus on the processes and techniques used in the design and fabrication of cabinets. Topics covered will include, but not be limited to, cabinet design, joinery, hardware selection and its installation, and employment opportunities.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12 - FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION
Students will continue to build on skills and knowledge taught in Carpentry and Joinery 11 and 12, focusing on furniture design and construction. Emphasis will be placed on practical work and employment opportunities.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12 - WOODCRAFT PRODUCTS
This course will focus on the design and production of craft products using carving, turning, cutting and drilling processes. Students will develop their skills through project based learning.
The British Columbia Secondary School Motorsport Association (BCSSMA) was incorporated under the Society Act in the spring of 1992, by a group of Greater Vancouver secondary school Technical Studies teachers, along with one Science teacher. The goals of the BCSSMA are to encourage high school completion and responsible living and character development by the students' involvement in motorsport competition. Through the activities of the Association, students are taught that auto racing can be done in a safe and responsible manner. The BCSSMA has experienced continual growth since its inception.
The BCSSMA's program is unique to high school drag racing since the secondary schools are directly involved. Although the real emphasis is on getting students out in their own cars, of the over 60 high schools currently holding membership in the Association, many have competing cars that are maintained and driven by their Automotive Program Students. B.C.'s "student" drivers have won the 1991, 92, 95, 96 and 99 Division Six High School Championships
