CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY, GRADE 12 : TCJ 4C1

This course focuses on advanced residential construction, more complex construction systems, and introduces heavy construction related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreational construction. Students will learn about: tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in the light and heavy construction industries; structural analysis and design; presentation and work drawings; and auxiliary systems. They will also estimate materials and labour costs, study industry standards and building codes, consider health and safety issues and energy conservation, and explore careers and the impact of construction technology on society and the environment.

Pre-Requisite or Co-Requisite: Construction Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation

Policy Document Reference: Pg. 52 – 57 in the Ministry Document, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, Technology.

Textbook(s): Carpentry and Building Construction, by Feirer and Feirer

Unit Titles

Unit 1: Tools, Materials, Processes, and Equipment (30 hours)

Unit 2: Work Drawings, Analysis and Design (20 hours)

Unit 3: Advanced Residential and Light Construction (25 hours)

Unit 4: Estimating Materials and Labour (15 hours)

Unit 5: Industry Standards, Building Codes, Health and Safety (10 hours)

Unit 6: Careers, Employment Skills, Apprenticeships and Training (10 hours)

Assessment and Evaluation  

According to Ministry policy, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. It will be based upon the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement levels outlined in the secondary curriculum policy documents.

Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources such as assignments, demonstrations, projects, learning skills, etc.

Evaluation is the process of judging the value of the student’s work on the basis of established criteria and assigning a value to represent that quality. The course evaluation is based on the DSBN Subject Council Consistency in Assessment and Evaluation Agreement, 2003-2004.

Learning Skills 

These skills are supportive of student learning, marks serve another purpose. A student’s ability to work with others, to attend class regularly, to be punctual, and to keep up with the work and maintain an accurate and complete notebook is very important and has an impact on how well a student performs. The report card allows these skills to be recorded for the public record. Therefore, teachers will continue to record information on these skills and assign a value to them for the report card.

Types of Assessment, Evaluation and Activities

●quizzes

●unit tests

●written reports/assignments/in class and homework assignments

●practical in class project work

          Term Work Assessment   70%

          Summative Assessment  30%

Practical Exam/Culminating Activity 15%

Final Written Exam 15%

Specific Course Expectations:

Safety is a major concern in all of the technology programs therefore all students and their parents must sign a safety contract before than participate in this program. Failure to sign the safety contract and/or the inability to follow all safety rules will result in the elimination of the student from the technology program.

Students should have with them on a daily basis and are responsible for:

▪ Obeying all safety rules related to the school and this course.

▪ Keeping the shop clean and providing a safe work environment.

▪ Being present and on time. (see attendance policy).

▪ Handing in assignments and projects on time. (see late policy)

▪ Finding out about and making up missed tests and/or assignments.

▪ A 3 ring binder containing lined paper.

▪ A pen, pencil, and eraser.

▪ A ruler with both metric and imperial systems of measurement.