Skills Exploration 10 – 12
Argyle Secondary
Introduction
Skills Exploration 10-12 (STX) is a new course created by the BC Ministry of Education
for the 2014/2015 school year. Argyle has been chosen to run this course as a Pilot
program for the NVSD. This course will allow students to explore various career options
in the Trades Industry. Although all Trades will be discussed/presented at some level,
this course will primarily, and more specifically, focus on:
1. Carpentry
2. Electrical
3. Plumbing
4. Welding
STX is a course designed to introduce students to different Trades and provide them
with a basic skillset and knowledge base. By no means is this course designed to
provide students with a mastery level of knowledge and skills for any given trade.
Rather, students will gain a general understanding so that they can:
1. be better informed about specific trades and make a more informed decision
about their post-secondary aspirations
2. be “Trade Ready”; not “Trade Certified”
This course will combine both theoretical and practical skills as students will be required
to apply their new skills and knowledge to develop or manufacture projects. Skills
developed and learned in this course will transcend to other courses/subjects such as
Mathematics, Physics, Science, Chemistry and other Applied Skills disciplines. This
course follows the Integrated Resource Package set forth by the BC Ministry of
Education for Skills Exploration 10 –12 and will consist of five main areas:
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Core
Carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
Welding
The delivery of the course (the order in which the modules will be presented) will vary. A
rough timeline will have the delivery of the course as follows:
Core (Part 1): .................. 4 weeks
Carpentry: ....................... 8 weeks
Electrical: ........................ 8 weeks
Plumbing: ........................ 8 weeks
Welding (Wildcard): ........ 6 weeks
Core (Part 2): .................. 3 weeks
Expected Learning Outcomes
See handout on PLO’s for specific ELO’s.
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Course Outline
Skills Exploration 10 – 12
Argyle Secondary
Course Content
Students enrolled in STX 10 -12 can expect to study a variety of topics which may
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Carpentry (both Practical and Theory)
Electrical (both Practical and Theory)
Plumbing (both Practical and Theory)
Welding (both Practical and Theory)
WHMIS
Safe Work Practices (ie: WorkSafe BC)
Entrepreneurship
Career Planning
Secondary Schools Apprenticeship
Trades Discovery
Drafting/Design and Theory
Electrical Design and Theory
Wood Manufacturing Processes
Metal Manufacturing Processes
Material Science
Resources
All resources will be provided to students throughout the duration of the course.
Student Learning Activities
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Theoretical lessons of processes, concepts, and ideas
Research and design related to self, society, and environment
Production and manufacturing of projects on your own and in groups
Assessment & Evaluation
Student progress will be evaluated in the following three areas:
1. Class-work (projects, labs, and daily class activities) ................................. 70%
2. Theory (exams, tests, and quizzes) ........................................................... 20%
3. Social Responsibility (accountability, attitude, and behaviour) ................... 10%
Theory and class-work marks:
A
86-100%
Exceptional level of achievement attained
B
73-85%
Above average level of achievement attained
C+
67-72%
Satisfactory level of achievement attained
C
60-66%
Unsatisfactory level of achievement attained
C50-59%
Minimal level of achievement attained
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Skills Exploration 10 – 12
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A grade of “incomplete” is assigned if assignments and/or projects are
incomplete. Failure will result if such work is left uncompleted.
Policies
Safety ------------------------The Technology Department has a zero tolerance policy on
violations of safety regulations
Power Tools ---------------Before using power tools students must:
a. Witness a demonstration
b. Pass all safety tests before operating a power tool
c. Ask the permission of the teacher
Attendance -----------------Being a Technology course, ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
Dress Code ----------------Students MUST adhere to the dress code discussed with your
teacher
Project Completion ------Open shop times are a PRIVILEGE. It is expected that
students who are behind in their work will attend open shop
times
Clean-up ---------------------ALL students are expected to actively participate in clean-up
Notebook -------------------Notebooks and the appropriate supplies must be brought to
EVERY class
Teacher Expectations
Students are expected to arrive to class on time and with the necessary binders,
textbooks, and supplies. Students are expected to respect his/her classmates,
teacher, and classroom – failure to do so will lead to further disciplinary action that may
result in expulsion from the course! They may be opportunities to go on field trips to
active worksites and training facilities. Those students that do not demonstrate a “proper
attitude” may not be invited to participate. Also, students may be presented with an
opportunity to participate in a work experience with community partners that are
sacrificing their time and productivity in order to give our students a “real-life”
experience. Again, those that cannot demonstrate a proper attitude will not be permitted
to participate (further explanation will be provided). Students will be expected to cleanup
during the last 5-10 minutes of every period. Last and perhaps most importantly,
students are expected to work safely at all times and observe proper “safe work habits”.
Student Expectations
Students can expect to work in a clean, positive, and safe environment – one that is free
of racism, sexism, and all others forms of harassment! He/she can also expect to be
treated in a fair and respectful manner by both teacher and fellow students. If, at any
time, you feel that these expectations are not being met feel free to approach me (the
teacher). My “door” is always open and I will always treat you fairly and respectfully (as
long as this respect is mutual).
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