Welcome to the NPSS Technology Department. At NPSS, our technology staff strive to provide the best possible opportunities for students to develop and enhance their knowledge, problem-solving skills, and to provide hands-on experiences needed to succeed in the technological workplace, as well as prepare them to enter into university/college programs and apprenticeships.
Careers in the trades are currently in demand, and according to Stats Canada, the top 5 skilled trades that are suffering from lack of enrollment include: carpentry, general contractor, plumber, electrician, and HVAC technician. "Notwithstanding economists" claim employer groups continue to persevere with their opinion that there is, indeed, a skills shortage. At a general level, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB, 2000), an association of small and medium-sized businesses, found in a recent survey that "about 1 in every 20 jobs remain unfilled. Respondents cited the inability to find suitable skilled labour as a major barrier" (The Conference Board of Canada).
We invite you to explore the various technology disciplines that are currently offered at NPSS. The tech programs are informative, activity-based and project-driven.
Grade 9 Exploring Technologies:
Nottawasaga Pines is excited to offer two "Exploring Technologies" courses. These courses enable students to further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary science and technology program. Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products and/or provide services related to the various technological areas or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related fields. These courses are each completed in two different technology shops. Students will spend half of the semester (9 weeks) learning one discipline, and half of the semester (9 weeks) studying the other discipline.
TIJ1OH: Exploring Hospitality & Communications Technologies
TIJ1OA: Exploring Transportation & Manufacturing Technologies
Communications Technology:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills in communications technology, which encompasses television/video, movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography and interactive new media, and animation. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TIJ1OH: Exploring Hospitality & Communications Technologies (Grade 9 Open / 9 weeks of each discipline)
TGJ2O: Communications Technology (Grade 10 Open)
TGJ3M: Communications Technology (Grade 11 University/College Preparation)
TGJ4M: Communications Technology (Grade 12 University/College Preparation)
Construction Technology:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills in construction technology, which encompasses plumbing, electrical, masonry, heating and cooling, carpentry, and woodworking. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TCJ1O: Exploring Construction Technology (Grade 9 Open)
TCJ2O: Construction Technology (Grade 10 Open)
TCJ3E: Construction Technology, Household Maintenance (Grade 11 Workplace Preparation)
TWJ3E: Custom Woodworking (Grade 11 Workplace Preparation)
TCJ4E: Construction Technology (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)
TWJ4E: Custom Woodworking (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)
Design Technology:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills that relate to technological design, which involves the development of solutions to various design challenges, and the fabrication of models or prototypes of those solutions. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TDJ2O: Technological Design (Grade 10 Open)
TDJ3M: Technological Design and the Environment (Grade 11 University/College Preparation)
TDJ4M: Technological Design (Grade 12 University/College Preparation)
Hairstyling and Aesthetics:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills that relate to hairstyling and aesthetics, including hair, nail and skin care applications. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TXJ1O: Exploring Hairstyling & Aesthetics (Grade 9 Open)
TXJ2O: Hairstyling & Aesthetics (Grade 10 Open)
TXJ3E: Hairstyling & Aesthetics (Grade 11 Workplace Preparation)
TXH3E: Barbering Course (Grade 11 Workplace Preparation)
TXJ4E: Hairstyling & Aesthetics (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)
TXH4E: Barbering Course (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)
Hospitality and Tourism:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills that relate to hospitality and tourism, focusing on the areas of food handling, food preparation, the origins of food, event planning, and local tourism. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TIJ1OH: Exploring Hospitality & Communications Technologies (Grade 9 Open / 9 weeks of each discipline)
TFJ2O: Hospitality & Tourism (Grade 10 Open)
TFJ3E: Hospitality & Tourism (Grade 11 Workplace Preparation)
TFJ3C: Hospitality & Tourism (Grade 11 College Preparation)
TFJ4E: Hospitality & Tourism (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)
TFJ4C: Hospitality & Tourism (Grade 12 College Preparation)
Manufacturing Technology:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills in manufacturing technology, which encompasses technical drawings, properties and preparation of materials, manufacturing techniques and control systems. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TIJ1OA: Exploring Transportation & Manufacturing Technologies (Grade 9 Open / 9 weeks of each discipline)
TMJ2O: Manufacturing Technology (Grade 10 Open)
TMJ3E: Manufacturing Technology (Grade 11 Workplace Preparation)
TMJ3M: Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Grade 11 University/College Preparation)
TMJ4E: Manufacturing Technology (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)
TMJ4M: Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Grade 12 University/College Preparation)
Transportation:
This course introduces students to concepts and skills which relate to transportation technology, focusing on the maintenance, service and repairs of various types of vehicles, aircraft and water craft. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in this field.
TIJ1OA: Exploring Transportation & Manufacturing Technologies (Grade 9 Open / 9 weeks of each discipline)
TTJ2O: Transportation Technology (Grade 10 Open)
TTJ3O: Transportation Technology, Vehicle Ownership (Grade 11 Open)
TTJ4E: Transportation Technology, Vehicle Maintenance (Grade 12 Workplace Preparation)