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Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with health and safety legislation, standards, and practices, including methods to address deficiencies, as they relate to the manufacturing industry;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of the postsecondary pathways leading to careers in manufacturing and the training and certification required for these careers.
D1. Health and Safety D2. Career Opportunities
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OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the specific components of legislation and standards related to workplace safety in the manufacturing industry (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS]) and the specific responsibilities of the relevant oversight/regulatory organizations (e.g., Workplace Safety and Insurance Board [WSIB], Industrial Accident Prevention Association [IAPA], Construction Safety Association of Ontario [CSAO]);
D1.2 identify and list key ways to promote safe and productive work practices in the manufac- turing workplace (e.g., develop and use a safety checklist for work practices, tools, equipment, and operations; develop and conduct safety audits and inspections of the school manufacturing facility);
D1.3 use proper ventilation and/or filtration systems to control air quality (e.g., to minimize the effects of welding fumes, plastic off-gassing, cutting-fluid misting, and heat treating);
D1.4 handle materials safely and appropriately in
compliance with the information included in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS);
D1.5 describe how ergonomics affects productivity, product quality, cost savings/efficiencies, and employee needs and satisfaction, and identify ergonomic considerations related to workshop layout and set-up (e.g., material handling, ease of movement, lighting, workstation design);
D1.6 use and maintain protective clothing and equipment as required to ensure their own and others’ safety in the work environment.
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 evaluate the career opportunities available through apprenticeships, other training programs, and direct entry into the workforce, and assess their personal aptitude for such opportunities;
D2.2 research and report on opportunities available locally to obtain certifications and/or training that it would be beneficial to have if they are pursuing a career in manufacturing (e.g., cardio- pulmonary resuscitation [CPR], Standard First Aid, propane safety training, equipment lockout train- ing, confined space training, Canadian Welding Bureau certification, fall protection training);
D2.3 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for success in the manufacturing industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., decision making, job task planning and organizing, problem solving);
D2.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the manufacturing industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, initiative, working independently);
D2.5 maintain an up-to-date portfolio that includes pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in manufacturing technology (e.g., Passport to Safety certificate, Ontario Skills Passport Work Plan and Transition Plan, photographs of a project, technical drawings, reports, assignments), and explain why having a current portfolio is important for career development and advancement.
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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