Technology Education

This entry-level exploratory course will introduce students to a variety of drafting, design, animation and graphic communication techniques. Areas that will be covered include sketching, instrument drawing, 2D CAD, 3D modeling, 2D and 3D animation, computer graphics and architectural design, using both instruments and a variety of available up-to-date computer software. Students will acquire a useful set of skills that can be applied to many career and life choices.

Foundation: None

The skills learned in this course will be invaluable to those who intend to pursue design, drafting, digital animation, and engineering related careers. This project-based course covers basic sketching techniques, 2D CAD, 3D modeling, design for 3D Printing, architectural design, and the design and problem-solving process. Students will become proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Chief Architect software. 

Foundation: None 

Whether your interests are in architecture, product design or engineering, this senior level computer drafting & design course will help you explore a wide range of techniques and processes that will build on skills already learned in the grade 11 course. Students have the opportunity to work individually and in small groups on a variety of projects, using several up-to-date design software packages. Project work provides a practical look at such areas as residential, interior, furniture, automotive, and consumer product design, and can help prepare students for rewarding careers in related fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, urban design and engineering.  

Foundation: Drafting and Design 11 

Electronics – Students enrolled in this course will learn about electronics for one half of a semester and power and energy technology for the other half. The electronics section introduces the fundamentals of electricity and the tools, parts, and processes used to design and fabricate basic electronics projects. Technology – In the power and energy section, students will investigate many different physics principles in fun and interesting ways. A variety of wood, metal, and plastic fabrication skills will be utilized to produce individual and group projects, which will be tested and competed.

Foundation: None

The Electronics 10 course at Centennial is divided into three sections. Those are Solid State theory, Home Wiring and Arduino Programming. Under this format students will follow a sequential path that exposes them to all parts of Electronics and Electricity in our current day society. The topics covered are set out to help students safely use specialized tools and machinery, study the characteristics and uses of materials, and learn to manage systems to control products. Importance will be put on hands-on experimentation and project work as an effective means to focus attention on foundational theory, practical skills used for either career or personal goals.

Foundation: None

The Electronics 11 course at Centennial is continuation of the skill learned in the grade 10 course. It also follows the same subject areas of Solid State theory, Home Wiring and Arduino Programming but to a higher level of understanding.  Students continue on the sequential path that exposes them to all parts of Electronics and Electricity in our current day society. The topics covered are set out to help students safely use specialized tools and machinery, study the characteristics and uses of materials, and learn to manage systems to control products.  Importance will be put on hands-on experimentation and project work as an effective means to focus attention on foundational theory, practical skills used for either career or personal goals.  

Foundation:  ADST 9: Electronics and Technology or Electronics 10 

The Electronics 12 course at Centennial is the final installment along the electronics path. Once again it follows the same topics of Solid State theory, Home Wiring and Arduino Programming with the intent of achieving a mastery level of understanding in the Highschool settting.  Students continue on the sequential path that exposes them to all parts of Electronics and Electricity in our current day society. The topics covered are set out to help students safely use specialized tools and machinery, study the characteristics and uses of materials, and learn to manage systems to control products.  Importance will be put on hands-on experimentation and project work as an effective means to focus attention on foundational theory, practical skills used for either career or personal goals.  

Foundation:  Electronics 11 

Students enrolled in this course will learn about metalworking for one half of the semester and woodworking for the other half. The Metal section of the course (9 weeks) will introduce students to various cutting, forming, and welding techniques. Students will develop their designing and creative abilities in a fun, hands-on environment with two mini-competitions. The woodworking section of the course will allow students to gain experience with many of the tools and techniques used by a woodworker. A strong emphasis is placed on safe work habits as students learn to use power tools to saw, plane, shape, and assemble projects made of wood. As a project based course students can expect to build two wood projects while working hands-on in an environment that is safe, productive, and encouraging.

Foundation: None

This course will introduce students to a variety of cutting, forming, machining and welding processes. Through individual and team project work, students will gain the skills and experience necessary for our senior metalwork courses. Skill-development is the focus of this course. In addition to machining and welding techniques, students will be introduced to metal art and jewellery casting processes. Safe work habits and strong employability skills are stressed and practiced throughout the course.

Foundation: None

This course is a continuation of the metalwork 10 skill-development course. Students will add to their skills, knowledge, and experience with emphasise on hands-on skill-building. Students will be assigned design and construction problems, which will require them to explore solutions using the skills and knowledge previously learned. Skills and knowledge learned from Metalwork 11 will prepare students for a successful entry into Metalwork 12 and Welding 12. Safe work habits and strong employability skills are stressed and practiced throughout the course.  

Foundation: Metalwork 10. 

The Metalwork 12 course is designed to take the skills and knowledge learned from Metalwork 10 and 11 and implement them through individual and team projects.  The first term of the course is designated for student-team projects, with the goal to design and construct industry quality related projects.  The rest of the course will have students demonstrate the necessary skills to undertake major projects of their own choice to further their skill-development in machining, welding, and fabrication.  Upon successful completion of this course, students will be well prepared with the skills necessary for further post secondary training in areas of sheet metal, machining, millwright, welding, and fabrication training.  Practical superior employability skills are critical components to this course.

Foundation:  Metalwork 11 

Next step: Welding 12, Metal Art/Jewellery 12, Peer Tutoring 11/12, Independent Studies 11/12, Post-Secondary Metal Fabrication Ace-It Program – BCIT

This course introduces and builds upon a variety of welding and machining processes and related safety.  Basic skills and techniques in oxy-acetylene torch work, MIG, TIG, and Arc welding are introduced and developed, as well as metallurgy pertaining to machining.  This is a valuable course for any student exploring a trade within the metalwork related industry.  The course focus is directed towards skill-building and knowledge rather than project-based instruction and experience.  With successful completion of the course, students are well prepared for successful entry into the Metal Fabrication Ae-It Program at BCIT if accepted.  This is a popular course and attracts motivated students interested in welding and fabricating careers.

Foundation:  Metalwork 10 

Next step: Metalwork 11, Metalwork 12, Metal Art/Jewellery 12, Peer Tutoring 11/12, Metal Fabrication Ace-It Program – BCIT

This course explores a series of creative metal sculpture and jewelry-making experiences.  Students design and construct works of art from a variety of metals through forming, welding, and casting processes. This course is open to all grades 10,11,12, new metalwork students, as well as, experienced students. Students will gain and develop their skills throughout a variety of fun, skill-challenging projects. Strong employability skills and attention to safety is required for this course. 

Foundation:  None

Woodwork 10 builds on the knowledge and techniques taught in wood 9 while remaining accessible to students without prior experience. This class takes a project based approach to learning woodworking concepts such as sawing/planing wood to size and assembling parts to make a complex project. Students in this class can expect to build several projects that will demonstrate their understanding and mastery of many woodworking skills. This course is valuable for students wishing to proceed to the senior level woodworking classes and provides an opportunity to work in a shop that is well-equipped. The majority of class time will be spent working on and around power tools so a strong emphasis will be placed on safety and proper technique.

Foundation: None

Leads to: Woodwork 11, Woodwork 12, Furniture and Cabinetry 12

Woodwork 11 will provide students with the opportunity to continue developing their skills and to produce quality projects using a variety of woodworking processes.  Topics will include the use of hand, power and CNC tools and equipment in addition to an additional emphasis on methods of joining wood.  This course is valuable for students interested in continuing to higher-level Woodwork courses, as well as those seeking to gain some practical experience to enhance hobbyist or homeowner skills.  Students will select and plan project work which will challenge them and provide a rewarding experience. This course provides an excellent opportunity to work in a well-equipped woodshop. Safety and the proper use of tools and equipment will be emphasized.  As an intermediate level course Woodwork 9 or 10 are recommended. 

Foundation: Woodwork 10 

Leads to: Woodwork 12, Furniture and Cabinetry 12 

This senior level course will provide instruction and practical experience in furniture construction, cabinetmaking and residential construction.  Students enrolling in Woodwork 12 can expect to produce high quality work using up-to-date tools and equipment in an enjoyable shop environment.  Care has been taken to ensure that students who plan to continue on in a woodworking related trade will be well preparred for success at BCIT or another post secondary school.  Several possibilities exist for project choices at this level with stronger students having the option of choosing their own plans with permission from the teacher.  For students wishing to complete the popular electric guitar project, this is the class in which it can be done.  Students will be encouraged to develop employability skills in addition to woodwork specific skills. Safety and proper use of tools and equipment will continue to be emphasized. 

Foundations: Woodwork 10 or 11  

Leads to: Furniture and Cabinetry 12, further study at BCIT or other technical institute

This advanced course will provide instruction and practical experience focusing on cabinetmaking and furniture construction. A good foundation for students considering cabinetmaking or furniture construction as a career, this course would also appeal to students with a keen interest in woodworking as a hobby.  Project work will allow students to develop their skills in both design and construction processes. An emphasis on advanced woodworking techniques, quality and accuracy will complement continued instruction on safety and employability skills.  

Foundation:  Woodwork 11; Woodwork 12 recommended. 

Power Technology 9 will provide students with an introduction to energy, mechanical devices, and motion. An emphasis on practical hands-on experience will prepare students to move on to more advanced technical or mechanical courses. Students will be instructed on safe procedures to be employed in a shop situation and will gain valuable experience with a variety of tools and equipment. Power Tech students will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects involving working models, small engines, and transportation devices.

Foundation: None

A popular course for both female and male students, this hands-on project-based course is geared toward the mechanically inclined student looking for an introduction into bicycle, small engine, and automotive systems. Students who select this course will focus on bicycle maintenance and mechanics, the inner workings and rebuilding of small Over Head Valve single cylinder engines and an introduction to basic automobile systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of automobile braking systems, tire, wheel care, used vehicle inspection and basic maintenance with an emphasis put on the social, legal, and ethical responsibilities associated with vehicle operation A strong focus is put on shop safety and the proper use of tools, equipment, and shop procedures. This course is a precursor to Automotive Technology 11

Foundation: Power Technology 9

Leads to: Automotive Technology 11

This course is designed to provide a basic education in areas related to automotive service and repair. Students will develop skills that will serve them well in terms of either general interest or as a possible career path. This course is a mixture of theoretical and practical experience, with emphasis on basic concepts and theory as well as a focus on the safe use of tools and equipment used in the automotive service industry. This is a hands-on course where students will work in a modern and well-equipped shop. 

Foundation:  Power Technology 10 and all grade 11/12 students. 

This senior level course can be taken alone or in conjunction with Engine and Drivetrain 12. Automotive Technology 12 builds on the basic groundwork laid out in Automotive Technology 11. Theory is taught on an ongoing basis and complements the emphasis on practical experience, attitude, and employability skills. During the practical portion of the course, students will work on live jobs in a well-equipped, up-to-date shop.  

Foundation:  Automotive Technology 11 

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This post-secondary program is part of the ITA’s “Youth TRAIN in Trades” program and is open to grade 12 students intending to pursue a career as a Red Seal Certified AST. Students completing this full semester, dual credit, four course program, will receive 16 credits toward graduation and could qualify to write the Standardized Level I assessment exam. A 70% grade on this exam will allow the student to progress to Level II training, when requirements for Apprenticeship training hours are met. This program is designed for motivated students with a career focus and provides excellent Apprenticeship placement advantages for successful students.  Enrollment in this program will be limited to 18 students per year, and admission will be granted through an application process which includes an interview and a review of attendance records and will require a recommendation from the student’s Automotive Technology 12 instructor. Applicants will need to have been programmed in such a way as to have completed all foundation requirements by the end of the first semester of their grade 12 year. Foundation: Completion of both Auto Technology 11 and 12 with a minimum C+; English 12 (taken no later than first semester of grade 12); Workplace Math 11 with a minimum B or completion of Foundations OR Pre-Calculus Math 11; Physics 11 recommended. Students should have a working knowledge of computers and an “L” driver’s license.  

Foundation:  Completion of both Auto Technology 11 and 12 with a minimum C+; English Studies 12  (taken no later than first semester of grade 12); Workplace Math 11 with a minimum B or completion of  Foundations OR Pre-Calculus Math 11 

This course is to be taken in conjunction with Automotive Technology 12 as a double block. Students will have the opportunity to further their practical skills and will enjoy the emphasis on daily shop experience. Safety, participation and attitude are stressed in this industrial setting.  

Foundation: This course is open to any student enrolled in Automotive Technology 12.

This course blends computer design with industrial manufacture.  Students can expect to be introduced to a range of modern manufacturing methods in a shop setting using processes such as: vinyl cutting, laser cutting, and CNC (computer controlled) machining.  As part of the course we will explore the underlying principles of computer numerical control and learn to use machine language (gcode) to control machine motion.  Moving on, we will learn to use software to create part files in 2D and 3D that can be used to generate complex machining of physical projects.  As a large portion of this class is centered around “making” you can expect to be in a shop environment and introduced to some of the peripheral tools that will facilitate the build process. 

Foundation: n/a