The Automotive Technology 11 and 12 Curriculum

This Integrated Resource Package (IRP) sets out the provincially prescribed curriculum for the Technology Education 11 and 12: Automotive Technology curriculum. Additional Technology Education 11 and 12 courses include:

• Carpentry and Joinery (scheduled for 2001)
• Drafting and Design (scheduled for 2001)
• Electronics (scheduled for 2002)
• Industrial Design (released in 1997)
• Metalwork (scheduled for 2002)

The development of this IRP has been guided by the principles of learning:

• Learning requires the active participation of the student.
• People learn in a variety of ways and at different rates.
• Learning is both an individual and a group process.
  

Health and Safety

Safe work practices and procedures, and creating an understanding of what is required for a healthy work environment, are absolutely essential. As students begin to work with tools and equipment, safety and practice procedures must be introduced and reinforced throughout.

Correct safety practices must be established as soon as students begin their studies in technology education and must be maintained throughout the curriculum. Teachers must use good judgment when instructing students in safety practices, remembering that the main objective is student learning.

It is essential that teachers address the following questions before, during, and after an activity:

• Has the instruction been sequenced progressively to ensure safety?
• Have students been given specific instruction on how to use and handle equipment and tools correctly?
• Have students been given specific instruction on how to use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials?
• Are the tools and equipment in good repair, suitably arranged, and appropriately sized for students?
• Are students being properly supervised?
• Do the facilities provide adequate lighting and ventilation for the activity?
• Have students been made aware of hazards in the facility area?
• Have students been made aware of appropriate school-based and industrial safety standards and procedures?

Teachers should ensure that safety practices are implemented. The following is not an all-inclusive list, but a guide to help teachers establish a safe learning environment. Students should:

• wear appropriate attire and safety equipment
• follow established rules and routines
• select tasks that are within their abilities
• demonstrate safe work practices and attitudes
• show respect for the safety of themselves and others
• recognize hazards in work areas.