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TAS2O
Grade 10
english
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Technology and the Skilled Trades

Enroll in Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS2O), a 10 Technological Education course designed for students pursuing their OSSD through our online high school. This self-paced program explores Technology. This online high school course helps you earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). It's ideal for students seeking an online high school experience to get their high school diploma online. You'll study Technology and more, aligned with the TAS2O curriculum.

18 weeks
1 Credit
18/25 enrolled
online

About This Course

Students will engage in hands-on learning by developing a variety of projects; design, create and refine products and/or services by using engineering theories and working with tools and technologies from a variety of industries; further develop and apply skills such as problem solving, project management and communications skills; learn to understand the importance of and follow safety procedures; explore the social, economic and environmental factors that drive technological advances; understand the impacts of technology globally and in everyday experiences; explore careers in a variety of technological fields, including the skilled trades, the pathways for entering these careers, and job skills programs available to high school students through their school board.

Learning Outcomes

Apply fundamental technological concepts and STEM principles to initiate and plan projects; integrate design considerations and evaluate their significance; investigate accessibility requirements; communicate design ideas for various audiences using industry terminology; establish qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria; research project‑management approaches; and gather information from diverse sources, including Indigenous voices.
Use project‑management skills to develop and carry out processes for creating products or services; identify factors that could impact development and apply strategies to increase positive outcomes; select sustainable materials and justify their use; select, use and maintain tools and equipment; use a variety of industry‑related documents; create products or deliver services while documenting development; and perform accurate measurements using metric and imperial systems.
Identify challenges in project development and apply critical‑thinking skills to address them; identify performance standards and quality control methods used in industry; analyze the performance of products or services using quality control methods; refine designs based on data collected throughout development; and communicate project‑related challenges, performance analyses and refinements to a specific audience using appropriate formats and terminology.
Describe relevant health and safety regulations and mandated roles; identify hazards in the environment and apply strategies to minimize risks; use tools and equipment safely, including appropriate personal protective equipment; follow practices that support physical and mental health; handle, store and dispose of materials and waste products safely; and demonstrate industry‑specific safety procedures at all times.
Assess interrelationships between user needs and technological solutions; analyze how legal, ethical, social, economic and environmental considerations impact the development and application of technologies; investigate contributions to technological innovations by Canadians and diverse communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit; and describe how diverse communities use knowledge systems to solve technological problems.
Evaluate the short‑ and long‑term impacts of various technological innovations on individuals, society, the environment and the economy; assess local and global impacts on the labour market; and evaluate how positive and negative impacts influence technological evolution, including emerging technologies.

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Design processes and related skills
5 weeks

Comprehensive study of design processes and related skills concepts and applications

Unit 2: Technological development
5 weeks

Comprehensive study of technological development concepts and applications

Unit 3: impacts
5 weeks

Comprehensive study of impacts concepts and applications

Unit 4: and careers
5 weeks

Comprehensive study of and careers concepts and applications

Assessment & Evaluation

Essays and written assignments (40%)
Tests and quizzes (25%)
Oral presentations (20%)
Participation and engagement (15%)

Prerequisites

To enroll in this course, you must have successfully completed:

TAS1O
Course Details
$595 CAD
Starting price
Duration18 weeks
Credits1
Deliveryonline
Difficulty
beginner
Enrollment72% full
Available Semesters
fall
winter
spring
summer
Your Instructor

Sarah Mitchell

English Department Head

Sarah specializes in contemporary literature and academic writing, with expertise in helping students develop strong communication skills.

M.A. English Literature
B.Ed. Secondary Education
15+ years teaching experience
Accreditation
Recognized by:
Ontario Ministry of Education
Universities across Canada