TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Notre Dame Secondary School
Course Code: TWJ3E1
Course Name: GRADE 11 CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Level: WORKPLACE
Instructor: P GRIFFIN
Period:
Room Number: 107
Course Overview:
This course focuses on custom woodworking systems related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreational
furniture making and construction. Students learn about the tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in the
industry; structural analysis and design; presentation and working drawings. They also estimate materials and
labour costs; study industry standards; consider health and safety issues and energy conservation and explore
careers and the impact of woodworking and construction technology on society and the environment.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
-describe appropriate woodworking and construction techniques ; construction systems and the building materials,
tools, and equipment used in the construction industry.
-describe the processes used to prepare natural and manufactured wood products for the construction industry;
– describe the various finishes and preservatives applied to wood products used in construction projects;
– identify a variety of building materials, construction techniques, architectural styles and details, and engineering
features used in different construction projects;
– describe the characteristics of a quality product in terms of good design, choice and finish of materials, and
workmanship;
– prepare a materials list for a woodworking project;
- describe, and apply where appropriate, health and safety legislation; general shop and site safety rules; and rules
specific to the safe use of materials, tools, and equipment;
- identify careers in technology and the skills, education, and training each requires.
– identify hazards related to the materials, processes, and equipment used in a construction work environment;
– describe the basic health and safety needs of workers on construction sites;
– identify safety codes, regulations, and standards applicable to construction projects and the workplace;
– identify career opportunities in the various sectors of the construction industry;
– describe the education and training required for employment in construction-related careers;
- describe different architectural styles and features of a construction project;
Every effort will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in
order
to ensure these expectations are being met.
Course Breakdown
Unit: Titles and Times
Unit
1
Unit
2
Unit
3
Unit
4
Unit
5
Custom Woodworking Fundamentals
Technology, the Environment and
Society
Environmental Concerns and
Community Responsibilities
Design, Layout & Planning
Skills
Custom furniture making
Fabrication, Assembly and Finishing
Skills
Machine Use and Procedures
Safety Concerns and Procedures
Professional Practice, Career
Opportunities and Entrepreneurship
Resources:
5 hours
40
hours
40
hours
15
hours
10
hours
The course will use a variety of resources
including video, CD-ROM, Internet Applications
and a variety of print sources. The textbook
Wood Technology and Processes will be used by
students during the duration of the course. The
text and all other resources assigned to students
are the responsibility of the student. Any
damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement. Replacement cost for the text is
$80.00.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
20%
20%
25%
35%
The above is reflected both in the term work (worth
70% of the final mark) and the summative work
(worth 30% of the final mark). Summative work
consists of a Culminating Performance Task (30%).
* These units are fully developed in this Course Profile.
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing
feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning
activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the
chart below for specific skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories.
Level
Category
Knowledge/Understanding
Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
Thinking/Inquiry
Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
Communication
Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
Level 1:
50-59%
Level 2:
60-69%
Level 3:
70-79%
Level 4:
80-100%
-Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
-Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of concepts
-Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to apply
concepts
-Thorough
understanding
of concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization,
work habits and homework, and initiative are assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted
through the use of a rubric indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
Other Evaluation Issues
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


G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
LATE ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date established by the teacher will be accepted with a
penalty of 5% off for the first day late, 3% for the second day late, and 2% for the third day late. This three day Penalty Zone
is the maximum time allowed for submissions. The third day after the assignment is due is considered the Closure Date upon
which no further assignments will be accepted. If the teacher returns the marked assignments within the three day penalty
zone, the date of return is considered the closure date. Repeated lateness in submissions indicates poor organization skills and
will result in parental contact and will be reflected in the learning skills section of the report card.
INCOMPLETE ASSSIGNMENTS Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria
established in the rubric or evaluation structure.
MISSED TESTS Tests missed with a legitimate reason will be written within a few days of the student returning from the
absence. Student eligibility to write the test and the date of writing will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with
the department head.
CULMINATING ACTIVITIES These activities will be due toward the end of the course. They are valued at 30 per cent of