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Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
E1. demonstrateanunderstandingofhealthandsafetyregulationsandpracticesspecific to woodworking;
E2. identifycareeropportunitiesincustomwoodworking,anddescribethetrainingrequiredfor these careers.
E1. HealthandSafety
E2. CareerOpportunities
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OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
E1.1 identify hazards related to the materials, processes, and equipment used for custom woodworking (e.g., flammable or toxic fumes from solvents, paints, and varnishes; risk of injury from cutting tools);
E1.2 outline the health and safety legislation, reg- ulations, and standards that apply to the custom woodworking industry (e.g., Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS], Workplace Safety and Insurance Board [WSIB] regulations, provincial labour legislation, local by-laws);
E1.3 describe the rights and responsibilities of employees (e.g., the right to know, the right to refuse, the right to participate, as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act);
E1.4 demonstrate safe practices related to materi- als, processes, tools, equipment, and facilities used in woodworking;
E1.5 demonstrate an understanding of when and how to use protective clothing, gear, and equipment (e.g., ensure proper ventilation and
use appropriate protective masks when sanding materials or applying finishes that give off hazardous vapours).
By the end of this course, students will:
E2.1 identify career opportunities in custom woodworking (e.g., tradesperson, artisan, techni- cian, technologist), and describe the education and training required for these careers;
E2.2 explain the importance of lifelong learning for someone choosing a career in the custom woodworking industry;
E2.3 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the custom woodworking industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, spe- cialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/ industry associations);
E2.4 demonstrate an understanding of and
apply the Essential Skills that are important for success in the custom woodworking industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, document use, measurement and calculation);
E2.5 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the custom woodworking industry, as identi- fied in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reliability, initiative, customer service);
E2.6 maintain an up-to-date portfolio that includes pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in custom woodworking (e.g., Passport to Safety certificate, technical drawings, reports, photographs, Ontario Skills Passport Work Plan), and explain why having a current portfolio is important for career development and advancement.
E. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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