Ministry Curriculum

Construction Technology

Whether residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational, construction has always played a central role in human life.Through construction courses that incorporate learning opportunities outside school, students will learn about the tools, equipment, and processes required to design, construct, and maintain a variety of buildings and structures.They will also learn about the construction industry’s health and safety standards, building codes and regulations, and employment opportunities and careers in the various sectors of the industry. Note that a construction project may result in a product, system, process, or service. It may also involve production, repair, or maintenance. The Grade 11 construction courses focus on residential and light construction systems related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreational buildings and structures. The Grade 12 courses focus on advanced residential and more complex construction, as well as the introduction of heavy construction systems, related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreational buildings and structures. Links and partnerships with construction associations, home builders associations, and local business and industry should be established to provide students with opportunities to learn about careers in the construction industry. For essential information on policy regarding multiple-credit courses and courses with particular areas of emphasis, see pages 6 -7 of this document. Note:Working with wood as a material, other than in building construction, is included under manufacturing technology or technological design.