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Welcome to the G.S.S. Technology Department

Construction Technology

Grade 10-TCJ2O
This course requires students to design, build, and evaluate projects using design instruments and machine and hand tools. students will solve technological problems through a variety of media; identify and describe building materials and other resources needed to construct , maintain, and service buildings; identify support systems and components; apply safety rules related to materials, processes, and equipment; identify common architectural styles; identify careers related to construction technology.

Grade 11-TCJ3C
This course focuses on residential and light construction systems related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreational construction. Students will learn about the tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in the light construction industry; structural analysis and design; presentation and working drawings; and auxiliary systems. They will also estimate materials and labour costs; study industry standards and building codes; consider health and safety issues and energy conservation; and explore careers and the impact of construction technology on society and the environment.

Grade 12-TCJ4C
This course focuses on residential construction, more complex construction systems, and the introduction of heavy construction related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreational construction. Students learn about tools, materials, equipment and methods used in light and heavy construction industries; structural analysis and design; presentation in working drawings; and auxilary systems. They also estimate materials and labour costs; study industry standards and building codes; consider health and safety issues; explore energy conservation; careers and the impact and the impactof construction technology on society and the enviroment.

This Week at GSS

MONDAY, Sept 6th
Labour Day


TUESDAY, Sept 7th
First Day of School

WEDNESDAY, Sept 8th
Grade Meetings
Period 1: Gr 9 and 10
Period 2: Gr 11 and 12


THURSDAY, Sept 9th

FRIDAY, Sept 10th



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