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Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
D5. Career Opportunities
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Technological Education
By the end of this course, students will:
D5.1 describe various computer-related job opportunities in local business and industry (e.g., retail sales, apprenticeship, IT hardware technician, IT network technician, electronic service technician);
D5.2 identify opportunities for further training and certification (e.g., apprenticeship, college courses, trade certifications);
D5.3 describe lifelong learning methods used
in the computer technology industry (e.g., web- based learning, printed materials, college courses, on-the-job training);
D5.4 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested
in pursuing non-traditional career choices in computer technology (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
D5.5 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for suc- cess in the computer technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) (e.g., reading text, writing, document use, computer use, oral communication, numeracy, thinking skills);
D5.6 demonstrate an understanding of and
apply the work habits that are important for success in the computer technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability, organization, working independently, initiative, self-advocacy, customer service);
D5.7 maintain an up-to-date portfolio that includes pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in computer technology (e.g., Passport to Safety certificate, OSP Work Plan, OSP Transition Plan, work logs, photographs of projects), and explain why having a current portfolio is important
for career development and advancement.
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