Construction

“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” - Archimedes

The construction and applied woodworking studies we explore the often humbling study of the trades from a safety-first mindset. We recognize that often the academic studies are far more monotonous, repetitive, safe, and less intellectually-engaging than the challenges presented by environments of problem solving with genuine potential for hazard - the trades. So we adopt a lifelong student mentality with a deference for our projects, materials and tools. Here are some of the materials I teach with.

SAFETY AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Worker Rights and Safety - THE 3 RIGHTS OF EVERY WORKER AND THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Students learn the fundamentals of their rights as a worker to know, participate, and refuse. This page not only explores the hazards with video interviews of those impacted by negligence, but offers links to organizations and bodies of knowledge to support their safety on the workplace.

Ministry Resources and Standards

Here we explore not only the rights of workers, but also a number of standards which students can expect to encounter in many of the construction tech fields.

TOOLS AND CONCEPTS

SLIDING COMPOUND MITRE SAW

Here are the lesson materials on one of our most versatile tools: the sliding compound mitre saw. Here we explore the basics of safe operations, roles of the tool, and accessories.

SCROLL SAW

Lesson materials on the basic operations, safety considerations, purposes, and accessories of one of our shop’s safest tools: the scroll saw.

DRILL PRESS

Here’s another one of our shop’s favourite tools for students to use, the drill press.

BAND SAW

One of our best cutting tools in that it offers incredible power and speed with nearly no chance of kickback. Here we explore a staple of our shop: the band saw.

TABLE SAW

One of the most powerful and useful tools in our shop, the table saw enables operators to do so much more than simply rip wood. Here’s where we explore both its use and how to be safe.

DRYWALL

Definitely one of the most frequently used materials in the construction industry, here we explore its history, composition, handling, and associated tools.

PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGN

THE DESIGN PROCESS, ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND APPLIED MEASUREMENT STANDARDS

Here are the lesson materials on the engineering design process, architectural drawing standards, and applied measurement.

CONSERVATION OF MATERIAL

It’s not only important to consider the impacts on our operating budget within the trades, but also the impacts on our environment. Here are some lesson materials on being effective in project planning and minimizing waste.

HUMAN RIGHTS AND REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS

ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CAREERS

Career Research Assignment

An assignment on career research for students to participate in.