Page 55 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Technological Education, 2009 (revised)

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D1. demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe work practices in communications technology activities;
D2. identify career opportunities in communications technology and demonstrate an understanding of the skills, work habits, education, and training required for entry into postsecondary programs or employment in these fields.
D1. Health and Safety
D2. Career Opportunities
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9 AND 10 | Technological Education
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 describe industry hazards (e.g., ergonomic hazards, mechanical hazards, temperature hazards, electrical hazards) and accident prevention methods (e.g., health and safety audits), and identify sources of accident prevention informa- tion (e.g., the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS], Passport to Safety);
D1.2 apply safe work practices when performing communications technology tasks (e.g., use ergonomically designed equipment, keep work area tidy, avoid eye strain, use moderate volume levels).
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify career opportunities in communica- tions technology and describe the qualifications needed for entry into these positions (e.g., appren- ticeship training, college diploma, university degree, workplace experience);
D2.2 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);
D2.3 demonstrate an understanding of the Essential Skills that are important for success in the com- munications technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, writing, document use, computer use, oral commu- nication, numeracy, thinking skills);
D2.4 demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for success in the com- munications technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability, initiative, customer service, entrepreneurship);
D2.5 develop and/or select pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in communications technology, for inclusion in a portfolio (e.g., Passport to Safety certificate, skills checklist, photographs, digital media projects).
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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