Page 132 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Technological Education, 2009 (revised)

B4. BuildingSystems
By the end of this course, students will:
B4.1 develop plans for a foundation suitable for the site conditions and building design (e.g., site conditions: hydrostatic pressure, drainage, soils, frost penetration; design: type of framing and exterior wall finishes);
B4.2 plan the installation of the systems used in typical residential and/or light commercial buildings (e.g., foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air-conditioning);
B4.3 identify and compare modifications (e.g., upgraded ventilation, insulation, or air barriers) that would improve the quality and value of a building project (e.g., resale value, cost recovery).
B5. MathematicalSkills
By the end of this course, students will:
B5.1 calculate dimensions and lay out construc- tion projects using relevant mathematical prin- ciples and formulas (e.g., Pythagorean theorem, volume and area formulas);
B5.2 convert between fractions and decimals and between metric and imperial units, using appropriate tables, charts, software, and/or online conversion tools;
B5.3 use the tables in Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code to determine the required sizes, spacing, and number of structural components for con- struction projects (e.g., footings, floor joists, wall studs, rafters, beams, columns);
B5.4 prepare detailed, accurate estimates of the quantities and costs of materials required for construction projects (e.g., concrete, aggregate, reinforcing steel, asphalt, lumber, roofing, interior and exterior finishes).
DESIGN, LAYOUT, AND PLANNING SKILLS
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Construction Engineering Technology
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