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Career and Technology Studies
Back to Courses General Information Are you deciding what courses you will take next year? Consider Career and Technology Studies (CTS). CTS allows you to take courses that you find personally interesting and practical, helps you investigate one or more career areas, and prepares you for your workplace or for further study in a related program at a technical institute, college or university. CTS courses are designed to help you succeed, now and in the future. Your future is very important to you, your family, your school, and your community. That’s why experts in the community, business, industry, and government have worked together to make CTS courses as realistic as possible and to help you prepare for your future. That’s also the reason why you will have more opportunities to learn in labs, in work sites, and in the community. You’ll find CTS courses challenging. What you know and can do will be recognized. Because you will work with a wide range of tools, resources, technologies, projects, and activities, you’ll become more confident and able to solve problems and build your future. Career and Technology Studies will give you: CTS encompasses all the courses that were formerly called Business Education, Home Economics, Industrial Education, and Vocational Education. Philosophy In an information society, characterized by rapid change in the social and economic environment, students must use information and technology effectively and efficiently. Within the context of a student’s personal life and work life, Career and Technology Studies provides the opportunity for students to link the concrete and psychomotor to the abstract, cognitive elements of learning. By developing basic and transferable skills, knowledge and attitudes, students will have the flexibility to adapt to a variety of situations, be confident in their ability to respond to change and be more able to meet the challenges in their personal and work lives. Rationale Career and Technology Studies will help students manage technology efficiently and effectively and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet, with confidence, the challenges of daily living and the world of work. Awarding of Credits in CTS Courses Although most courses in Career & Technology Studies indicate a certain credit value, more credits may be obtained by those students who show strong skills in self-directed learning. Each course is composed of a minimum of 3 (one credit) modules. Some courses require prerequisite modules before going on to more advanced study. Holy Trinity's Career and Technology Studies Strands
In the CTS Area students gain hands-on experience using Pentium class computers running Windows 2000 and current software including Microsoft Office XP, Coreldraw 8.0, Adobe Pagemaker, Microsoft Publisher and Microstation SE. Work Experience (Off Campus Education) Students Recieve the following: To enter the course the student must: Insurance and Worker’s Compensation coverage is provided for students participating in the Off-Campus Education program at Edmonton Catholic Schools. In conclusion: Explore different occupations and gain valuable hands-on experience. Discover what you have to offer by applying the knowledge and skills you have acquired in and out of school. Take the road that leads you to where you want to go. Communication Technology In an information society, characterized by rapid change in the social, economic and technological environments, students must be prepared to use information and technology effectively and efficiently. Communication Technology provides students with a broad awareness of the impact that presentation and communication, print, photography, and media design and application make in every aspect of their lives. The knowledge and skills acquired from studying communication technology are transferable throughout the core and complementary curricula, giving students an edge in presenting their views and ideas, in understanding others and in completing projects. As the communications industry becomes more and more sophisticated, as the merging of the different communication technologies continue to evolve, it is imperative that students improve their level of “media and technological literacy” in order to cope with their daily chores. Students need to broaden their horizons to include the latest digital technology as it applies to print, photography, animation, audio and video production, whether or not they intend to apply these skills professionally or for their personal use. Communication skills are necessary for the pursuit of a successful career in any field, and communicating effectively using a variety of media gives students an advantage as they enter the information age of the 21st century. Students are offered the following modules:
C.T.S. Technologies Education This strand is made up of modules from many strands. Students can choose from a long list of modules in the following strands: Construction Technologies 
The products of construction are a reflection of the needs and wants of society. For centuries people have built structures and made objects to provide protection from the elements and to make work easier.
In recent years dramatic changes have occurred in the way building and other products are designed and built. With the aid of computers, architects and engineers are able to simulate and evaluate designs with extreme accuracy. This precision translates into stronger structures, smaller tolerances, less waste and the need for a highly trained and flexible work force. The Construction Technologies strand has been developed within Career and Technology Studies (CTS) to help meet this educational need. Students selecting modules from this strand have the opportunity to investigate and develop important knowledge, skills and attitudes relative to the design, construction and maintenance of buildings and other products. Students in the Construction area are offered the following modules:
Electro-Technologies 
The Electro-Technologies strand focuses on an understanding of electrical/electronic systems and subsystems. Students are motivated by studying electrical/electronic systems in an activity oriented environment. The strand will provide an excellent vehicle for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to adapt to a rapidly changing and expanding technological world.
Electro-Technologies enables students to problem solve system applications by working from electro systems to electro fundamentals. Once the concepts are established, the ideas are integrated into specialized forms to satisfy and create real applications. The Electro-Technologies strand provides students with a demonstrative experience related to the electrical/electronics industry. Students in the Electro-Technologies area are offered the following modules:
Fabrication Studies 
Metal products and structures have shaped world history. For thousands of years, metals have been shaped, joined and cast into items that have both utilitarian and artistic value. Even today, the search goes on to develop new metals, processes and products to take us into the 21st century.
To compete in the North American and global markets, the fabricated materials sector is investing in leading edge technology and is hiring highly trained and talented people to manage and operate this technology effectively and efficiently. The Fabrication Studies strand has been developed within Career and Technology Studies (CTS) to help meet this educational need. Students selecting modules from the Fabrication Studies strand have the opportunity to investigate and develop important knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the properties of materials and the design and fabrication of useful products. In this strand, students are provided with a broad base of relevant theory and practice that builds daily living and career-specific skills. Successful completion of advanced level modules gives students the skills and experience required for entry-level employment or for post-secondary education. Students in the Fabrication area are offered the following modules:
Mechanics 
The movement of people and goods from one place to another has always been important to human existence. Significant advancements have occurred in the development of transportation modes over the last century which have dramatically altered the way we live and make our living. However, the quick and convenient movement of people and goods is not risk free. The ever-increasing use of motor vehicles throughout the world and their reliance on fossil fuels has created major personal safety and environmental concerns. Be cause the transportation industry is very large and diverse, there are many opportunities for a rewarding career, whether it is to design and build safer and more efficient vehicles or to service the ones that are already in use.
In the Mechanics strand of Career and Technology Studies (CTS), students, through hands-on experiences, have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills related to the design and maintenance of transportation vehicles, and the impact they have on the environment and on our economic and social well-being. Whether a student plans to prepare for a work-related role in the industry or wants to simply be an informed owner/operator of a vehicle, the Mechanics strand should be viewed as an educational opportunity for all secondary students. Students in the Mechanics area are offered the following modules:
Design Studies 
Holy Trinity’s Design Studies lab is a state of the art facility that supports the latest computers and plotting systems. The program deals specifically with solving problems in a variety of contexts. In Design Studies, students use both traditional and the most up to date drafting equipment and techniques. The program covers a wide range of topics that relate to construction, architecture, and engineering. At the introductory level, students are introduced to traditional drafting methods as well as CADD systems. The CADD software that is used in the program is Bentley Systems’ Microstation SE. This is a fully functioning 3D modeling software package.
At the intermediate level, students are introduced to a variety of construction and engineering design problems. Engineering and architecture are studied in depth, and students have the opportunity to shape the direction of their experience in the lab according to their personal preference. At the senior level the discipline of industrial design is introduced. In addition to this, advanced design problem solving techniques are practiced. Students are also given the opportunity to work with three-dimensional ,graphics in order to solve design problems. The program is designed to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of abilities. Students who are interested in basic blue print reading and construction will gain a wealth of knowledge. In the same way, students who are interested in solving engineering problems as they relate to industry will find a variety of challenges that will simulate an industrial experience in the student’s area of interest. Design Studies challenges every student’s problem solving abilities. A wide variety of transferable skills enhance the importance of academic objectives. Design Studies illustrates a wide variety of related career opportunities. Experience in this area affords the student an excellent opportunity to focus future career goals based on experience rather than speculation. Students in the Design Studies area are offered the following modules:
Information Processing 
Information Processing represents the study of electronic technologies as they apply to personal use and the business environment. Information Processing at the introductory level is a mandatory course for all new students to Holy Trinity. This course introduces the students to basic computer operations, keyboarding and software. Detailed instruction is given on the operation of the Novell network system. This is the network that links all of the computers and printers in the building. Students are also instructed on research techniques using the Inter Net and a variety of peripheral software packages. Students will learn how to utilize e-mail as a tool for connecting with their teachers as well as project submissions. The course is designed to meet the students at their own technological level.
The overall objective is to have all Trinity students attain a base level of knowledge as it relates to the systems in the school. Our main goal is to have our students make the best use of technology, thus aiding in their academic achievement. Students in the Infomration Processing area are offered the following modules:
Financial Management In our rapidly changing complex world, the ability to manage our financial affairs is a basic requirement. Financial management is required in all aspects of society and is an essential life skill. The Financial Management strand will provide an opportunity for students to learn about the development and use of financial information, and to apply this information within the context of business and personal life. The field of Financial Management offers many occupational opportunities. Students in the Financial Management area are offered the following modules:
Foods
Students in the Foods area are offered the following modules:
Outdoor Experiences This course is a 3 “plus” credit course involving a variety of on and off-campus conservation related experiences for grade 10, 11 and 12 coed students. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation and commitment that enables them to carry out safe and comfortable experiences in the outdoors and to work individually and collectively towards the conservation and responsible use of Alberta’s water, land, air, forests and wildlife. Some of the activities and topics covered are: a three day advanced overnight camp-out (one softcover - survival), Alberta wildlife identification and game management practices, ecology, first aid, compass, G.P.S. and map orientation, camping, hunting and fishing equipment, survival, outdoor cooking, archery, introduction to lake ice and water fishing. Guest speakers will include selected professional wildlife biologists, environmental ecologists, fish & wildlife officers, and selected sports experts. Upon completion of the following modules,
A student will qualify to receive certification in the: A) Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education Program (Revised) - requires WIN number to hunt in Alberta B) Alberta Fishing Education Program C) Standard First Aide and C.P.R. course D) Federal Firearms Safety Course (Revised) - required for a Federal Firearms License - optional: outside of school at A.H.E.I.A. of Alberta. Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) This is three year program in which students spend part of their time in school and part in industry as a registered apprentice. Participants are counted as full time high school students and registered apprentices. Students must complete all compulsory credits for a high school diploma. RAP requires local industry to commit to hire the students and register them as apprentices. After completing the program, students will earn a diploma and continue with their apprenticeship, having earned as much as one year in time credit towards an apprenticeship. This program offers the student a chance to attend high school and train as a registered apprentice at the same time. It allows students to complete their credits for a diploma and gain work experience toward journeyman qualification. The program will also require the establishment of linkages with local business, industry, and the school board, which may eventually lead to a community partnership committed to the goals of education for life. The program makes apprenticeship more accessible, adaptable, and appealing to young people while they are still in high school. Students must be at least sixteen (16), meet the grade entrance requirement for the apprenticeship they wish to enter, or pass an entrance exam. There are no restrictions but the program is targeted at students enrolled in a general or advanced diploma. Apprenticeship regulations require apprentices to be paid wages at a percentage of the journeyman rate. Technical training will be scheduled for high school apprentices after they have graduated from high school. (High school apprentices will be eligible for vocational education accreditation according to the existing accreditation system.) Technical training is scheduled by the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Branch of Career Development and Employment, and deli8vered by Alberta’s Institutes of Technology and Community Colleges. Click Here for a list of career choices. Alberta Apprenticeship Program The Alberta Apprenticeship Program is a combination of on-the-job and educational/ technical training leading to certification as a qualified journeyman. As with any other career choice, selecting the “right” trade is best based upon one’s interests, abilities and expectations. Once an individual has chosen a trade it is necessary to find an employer who is willing and able to provide the necessary on-the-job experience and guidance. Finding a suitable employer is not always easy; an individual may have to visit several shops before finding a position. Having found an employer, an individual must register with Alberta Apprenticeship and Trade Certification. If an individual thinks (s)he has related work experience and/ or training which could be credited towards an apprenticeship a request should be made on the application form. Once the application for apprenticeship is approved and school or entrance marks are recorded, final approval is given and an applicant begins his/her indenture as an apprentice. The indenture is a contract outlining the terms and conditions of employment. It is signed by the apprentice, the employer, and Alberta Apprenticeship and Trade Certification. Technical training is then arranged for indentured apprentices in the 48 apprenticeable trades. Depending on the trade, applicants may take anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks of technical training per period. No fees are charged for instruction. However, course supplies, including textbooks, are the responsibility of the apprentice. Technical training courses are developed by Apprenticeship and Trade Certification in consultation with industry and the institutions which offer training. Although the minimum educational requirements vary depending on the trade, it is advisable to obtain as much education as possible. Having a level of education above the minimum required, increases an applicant’s chances of being hired and succeeding in the trade. In fact, many employers prefer to hire high school graduates. In some trades, an applicant is required to write an entrance exam in addition to meeting the educational requirements. Some Career Choices
Note: Most employers prefer to hire individuals with Grade 12 Education. The more education you have the better your chances are of being hired and succeeding in your trade. In some trades, all applicants must write an Entrance Examination. |
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