Page 355 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Technological Education, 2009 (revised)

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D1. describe and apply appropriate health, safety, and environmental practices and standards throughout the design process;
D2. investigate and describe a variety of careers related to technological design, and describe the training and education required for them.
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 describe health and safety laws, regulations, standards, and agencies that relate to techno- logical design (e.g., Ontario Building Code, Canadian Standards Association [CSA], Ministry of Labour);
D1.2 adhere to personal and environmental health and safety standards and procedures with respect to processes, materials, tools, equipment, and facilities throughout the design process and related activities (e.g., use protective equipment; set tool and equipment guards properly; ensure adequate ventilation and ergonomic seating and other workplace arrangements; follow safe operating procedures; keep work areas clean and organized; store materials and dispose of wastes properly);
D1.3 use protective clothing, gear, and equipment appropriately (e.g., dust mask, safety glasses);
D1.4 describe the rights and responsibilities of employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (e.g., right to know, right to refuse, right to participate).
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 describe a variety of career and business opportunities related to technological design (e.g., engineering, architecture, industrial design, control systems, apparel/textile design);
D2.2 identify and compare the educational and training requirements (e.g., degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship) for specific careers in technological design and related trades and services;
D2.3 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the technological design industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
D2.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for suc- cess in the technological design industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, writing, document use, computer use, oral communication, numeracy, thinking skills);
D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the technological design industry, as identi- fied in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability, organization, working independently, initiative, self-advocacy);
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 technological design (e.g., work logs, skills check- list, sketches, drawings, photographs of models and prototypes, virtual models), and explain why hav- ing a current portfolio is important for career development and advancement.
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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