Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Upper Grand District School Board
Course Outline
Department: Technology
Course Title: Construction Engineering Technology
Course Type: College Preparation
Grade: 11
Course Code: TCJ3C, TCJ3C1-3C2
Credit Value: 1- 3 credits
Department Head: W.V. Harcourt
Teachers: D. Sernasie
Teacher email: (not mandatory)
Date of Development: 2015
Curriculum Document: (copy subject-specific
document from secondary curriculum
website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum
/secondary/)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/s
econdary/2009teched1112curr.pdf
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites:
None. TCJ2O highly recommended
Course Description:
This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills related to residential
construction. Students will gain hands on experience using a variety of construction
materials, processes, tools, and equipment; learn about building design and planning
construction projects; create and interpret working drawings and sections; and learn how the
Ontario Building Code and other regulations and standards apply to construction projects.
Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to
construction technology, and explore career opportunities in the field.
TWO SEMESTER COURSE OPTION- TCJ3C1/3C2
The two semester Gr.11 course is intended to allow additional time for students to learn particular aspects of the
course in more depth and to afford students the time to refine their skills. Two credits will be earned upon successful
completion. One credit per semester. If a student is not successful in the first semester, their eligibility to attend the
second semester will be in jeopardy and subject to the discretion of the teacher. The student may be required to
retake the first semester course the following year before being allowed to continue to the second semester course.
Term Work (70% of the final mark)
Unit Title
Big Ideas
Unit Culminating Tasks
Stationary & Portable Power Tools: Safety and Applications
Machines can make specific jobs more accurate, faster and much easier to accompli
Demonstration of safe and appropriate use throughout the course
Dream Cottage Designing Assignment
There are many aspects to good design common to all well thought out floor plans
Incorporate sound design components in a cottage floor plan
Footings and Foundations
Floor and Wall Framing Techniques
Roof Systems
Proper distribution of loads in a structure is fundamental and critical to all sound construction
Buildprojects.
solid and
accurate forms, and pour concrete for the model house
Building codes dictate much of how residential homes and all structures are constructed Frame
in Canada.
the model cottage in accordance with local and national building codes
Function and aesthetics both contribute to a well built roof.
Execute a well designed and constructed truss roof for the model project.
Culminating Tasks/Exams (30% or the final mark)
Course Culminating Task/Exams
Description
Model Cottage Project
A model building will be designed and framed using building code approved techniques
A written final exam
A written reflection of several aspects of the course
Based on the range of students’ learning needs, a selection from the strategies listed below may be
utilized. Refer to list of teaching and assessment strategies.
Teaching Strategies:
Selections from the following may be considered for use.
• cooperative learning • field trips
• lectures • guest speakers
• simulations • experiments
• media presentations • case studies
• surveys • seminars
• home assignments • independent research assignments
• demonstrations • debates
• interviews • mind mapping
• journal writing • problem solving
• learning centres
Assessment and evaluation strategies:
Selections from the following list may be considered for use
• tests • quizzes
• demonstrations • technical reports
• presentations • group work
• oral reports • research
• rubrics • data searches
• chart completion • self assessment
• portfolios • peer assessment
• report summations • mind maps
• media review • creation of products (poster, pamphlet,...)
• response journals • conferencing
• equipment performance • summative work
• safety performance
Textbooks/Learning Resource Materials (align with Policy 603)
WEB RESOURCES
The URLs for the websites were verified by the writers prior to publication.
Given the frequency with which these designations change, the teacher will always verify the websites prior to assigning them for student use.
General Resources: Google.ca
How Things Work – http://howthingswork.com
Intel’s “The Journey Inside” – http://www.intel.com/education/k12/resources/index.htm
An online training and education system whereby you can create an online virtual classroom with your students to learn about computers
Marshall Brain’s How Stuff Works – http://www.howstuffworks.com/
IT Careers – http://www.itcareers.com
Microsoft Educational Resources – http://www.microsoft.com/education/instruction/default.asp
Operation of Computer and Components – http://www.karbosguide.com/index2.htm
Fees for Learning Materials/Activities
Learning Materials/Activities
Extra activities or expanded assignments at the students request
Cost
As per materials needed
Please refer to the GCVI Student Handbook for our school policies on:
● academic integrity
● late and missed assignments