In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment.
Courses Type: Open Preparation
Prerequisite: None
Course Description For TAS1O Grade 9 Technology and the Skilled Trades Online Course
The grade 9 Technology and the Skilled Trades Course is a hands-on course designed to provide students with opportunities to further explore the engineering design process and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades.
TAS1O Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the TAS1O course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | The Engineering Design Cycle | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Construction Technology | 20 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER. POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Transportation Technology | 21 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Hospitality and Tourism | 22 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Communications Technology | 20 Hours |
| FINAL | Applying Entrepreneurial Skills in Real-World Contexts | 10 Hours |
| Total | 113 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 9 Information & Communication Technology Online Course
TAS1O invites students to explore the exciting world of technological education through hands-on projects and creative problem-solving. In this course, students will engage with the engineering design cycle, develop foundational skills in a variety of skilled trades, and apply their learning through practical activities in construction, automotive, hospitality and tourism, and communications technology. Students will problem-solve, create, and reflect as they discover how technology shapes our world and their own potential in it.