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Grade 11, University/College Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe work practices when performing communications technology tasks;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to legal requirements and ethical standards relating to the communications technology industry;
D3. identify careers in communications technology for which postsecondary education is required or advantageous, and describe college and university programs that prepare students for entry into these occupations.
D1. Health and Safety D3. Career Opportunities
D2. Professional Standards and Ethics
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 describe industry hazards (e.g., ergonomic hazards, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards), identify sources of hazard information (e.g., Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS], Passport to Safety), and describe methods of preventing accidents (e.g., safety audits, regular retraining in safety procedures);
D1.2 demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe work practices when performing commu- nications technology tasks (e.g., use of safe proce- dures for lighting set-up, cable management, com- puter operation, and ladder use; use of ergonomic equipment and practices).
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 demonstrate an understanding of and adhere
to laws applicable to creative content (e.g., laws governing copyright and other creative property rights, domain names, privacy, defamation);
D2.2 describe privacy and security issues related to the use of communications media technology;
D2.3 demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to ethical standards relating to the creation of media products (e.g., restrictions on appropriation of content and image manipulation) and to their dissemination (e.g., honesty in advertising).
By the end of this course, students will:
D3.1 describe careers in communications technology for which postsecondary education is required or advantageous, and identify the qualifications required for entry into these occupations;
D3.2 describe university and college programs that prepare students for careers in communica- tions technology, and identify the qualifications required for entry into these programs;
D3.3 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the communications technology industry (e.g., men- toring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
D3.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for suc- cess in the communications technology indus- try, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, oral communication, job task planning and organizing, problem solving, finding information);
D3.5 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the communications technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability, initiative, customer service, entrepreneurship);
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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